As of April 2026, 35 of the 86 LGBTQ+-affirming therapists listed in Salem on Oregon Counselor Directory accept Oregon Health Plan (OHP) or Medicaid. Patients should verify their specific CCO is accepted before scheduling an appointment.

Does OHP cover therapy with an LGBTQ+-affirming provider in Salem?

OHP covers outpatient mental health services in Salem through coordinated care organizations such as PacificSource Community Solutions and Willamette Valley Community Health. Coverage applies when the provider is contracted with your specific CCO. Contact your CCO or the provider directly to confirm coverage before your first appointment.

Can I see an LGBTQ+ therapist in Salem via telehealth using OHP?

72 of the 86 LGBTQ+-affirming therapists listed in Salem offer telehealth. Whether OHP covers telehealth sessions depends on your CCO and the provider's contract. Ask the provider directly whether they accept OHP for telehealth appointments specifically, as billing arrangements can vary.

Are there sliding scale options for LGBTQ+ therapy in Salem?

No providers in this Salem listing currently advertise sliding scale fees. Patients who are uninsured or underinsured and do not qualify for OHP should contact providers directly to ask about reduced-fee arrangements, as some therapists may offer them without listing them publicly.

How do I find an OHP-accepting LGBTQ+ therapist in Salem who is taking new patients?

All 86 LGBTQ+-affirming therapists listed in Salem on Oregon Counselor Directory are currently accepting new patients as of April 2026. Use the insurance filter to display only OHP-accepting providers, then contact your chosen therapist to confirm they are contracted with your specific OHP coordinated care organization.

35 of 86 LGBTQ+ therapists listed in Salem accept Oregon Health Plan (OHP) or Medicaid as of April 2026. All 86 providers currently listed on Oregon Counselor Directory are accepting new patients, which means people seeking affirming care have a range of options regardless of insurance status. Of the 86 providers, 72 offer telehealth appointments, allowing Salem residents to connect with an LGBTQ+-affirming therapist without requiring in-person travel. No providers in this listing currently advertise sliding scale fees, so patients without OHP who are uninsured or underinsured should ask individual providers directly about payment options before scheduling. OHP covers mental health services through coordinated care organizations (CCOs) in the Salem area, including PacificSource Community Solutions and Willamette Valley Community Health. Patients using OHP should confirm that a provider is contracted with their specific CCO before booking. Specialties among listed providers vary and may include gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship concerns, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Use the filters on Oregon Counselor Directory to narrow results by insurance, session format, or specialty.

LGBTQ+ Therapists in Salem, Oregon

Kelly Haider

Adrienne Wiens

Al Bowling

Anita Ethell

Joshua Hartley

Melissa Herndon

Patricia Schuetz

Sarah Hansen

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