LGBTQ+ Therapists in Oregon
3,272 providers found
LGBTQ+ affirming therapy provides a safe, supportive environment where your identity is validated. Oregon LGBTQ+ therapists address the unique mental health challenges facing queer and transgender individuals, including minority stress, coming out, and gender-related issues.
Alison Jones
LCSW, CADC I
We are all born with the innate capacity to be connected to our feelings and needs, without judgement or shame. Experiences in life, and sociocultural messages, all inform and…
Krista Diane Ryan
MA, LPC
We are all inherently wired to seek connection, love, belonging, and understanding. Yet, the messages we receive—from within and from the larger culture—can make us believe we’re…
Stephen Arnold
MSW, LCSW
From the outside, your life looks fine. Inside, you’re exhausted, anxious, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change. Maybe you’re a guy who was never really taught how to…
Susan Metcalfe
LCSW
In this ever changing world it has become increasingly difficult to manage our emotional responses to the uncertainties that continue to present themselves. There is never one…
Emily Ross-Johnson
LPC · Portland, OR
Are you wondering why the same issues come up in your relationships over and over? Would you like to understand your neurodivergent brain better and build skills to support your…
Dr. Liz McConnell
PhD
You might be feeling stuck: disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or the kind of life you want to be living. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed from high expectations or…
Optimize Wellness Counseling LLC
LCSW, MSW
She is a certified EMDR therapist who also utilizes a variety of modalities to engage individuals in healing. Here at Optimize Wellness Counseling, our goal is to support you…
Mary Wells Pope
MA, LPC · Portland, OR
For most people, strong relationships are an important indicator of health and well-being. When we feel stuck in old patterns that no longer serve us, our connection to others…
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As of April 2026, 18 Oregon therapists listed on Oregon Counselor Directory specialize in LGBTQ+ concerns. These providers use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to support the unique mental health needs of the LGBTQ+ community. 17 therapists offer telehealth sessions, broadening access across Oregon, and 4 accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), providing low-cost or no-cost care to eligible individuals. 4 therapists offer sliding scale fees, making therapy more accessible to those with limited income. Currently, 13 providers are accepting new clients, and 11 offer in-person sessions.