1.Kate Mordarski, LPCVerified
916 SW King Avenue Suite 202, Portland, OR 97205
Anxiety · Body Image · Codependency
katemordarskicounseling.com · orcounselors.com/provider/kate-mordarski-portland
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Transgender Therapists in Oregon
Transgender-affirming therapy provides support for gender exploration, transition, and the unique mental health challenges facing trans and nonbinary individuals. Oregon trans-affirming therapists offer a validating, knowledgeable space.
The directory's trans specialists provide identity exploration, transition navigation, WPATH-aligned letters for hormones and surgery when clinically appropriate, support for family members, and treatment of co-occurring concerns (anxiety, depression, trauma, gender dysphoria). The standard of care has moved firmly toward an informed-consent and affirming model rather than gatekeeping.
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Transgender also matches related terms: Transgender affirming care. Results below include all of them.
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- $125–$200 per session
- In-network
- Aetna, First Choice Health / FCH, Lyra +4 more
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- $105–$125 per session
Franklin Co
Transgender- Fee
- $40–$160 per session
- In-network
- Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield +4 more
Jade Rice Supervisor
TransgenderCourtney Watson Supervisor
Transgender- Fee
- From $150 per session
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- Self-Pay for Associates
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- Private Pay
Jessica Lea
Transgender- In-network
- OHP: CareOregon, Columbia Pacific, Health Share and 1 more, Moda Health, Healthcare Management Administrators +11 more
Tenaya Meaux
Transgender- Fee
- $100–$200 per session
Lucy Zhang
Transgender- Fee
- $225–$350 per session
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- Out of Network, Self-Pay, Sliding Scale +1 more
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this coverage in Oregon.
Do Oregon transgender therapists accept OHP/Oregon Health Plan?
This can provide Medicaid-eligible transgender individuals with access to therapy at little or no cost, depending on their specific plan.
Is telehealth available for transgender therapy in Oregon?
This allows for greater accessibility to care, particularly for those in rural areas or with mobility constraints.
Do Oregon transgender therapists offer sliding scale fees?
This can help make therapy more affordable for those who may not qualify for insurance coverage or have limited financial resources.
What does "WPATH-aligned" mean and why does it matter for finding a therapist?
WPATH (the World Professional Association for Transgender Health) publishes the international Standards of Care for trans and gender-diverse people. The current edition (SOC-8, published 2022) establishes the affirming, informed-consent model as best practice. A WPATH-aligned Oregon therapist will follow these standards: not gatekeeping, recognizing that distress is usually about external factors (rejection, discrimination, dysphoria) rather than the gender itself, and writing letters for medical interventions when clinically appropriate without lengthy required "real-life experience" delays. Asking directly "do you practice WPATH SOC-8?" is a useful screening question.
Do I need a letter from a therapist to start hormones in Oregon?
It depends on the prescriber. Many Oregon clinics now operate on an informed-consent model that doesn't require a therapy letter — Planned Parenthood, Outside In, and several private practices among them. The role of the letter is documentation, not gatekeeping.
Is therapy required in Oregon for kids and teens exploring gender?
Therapy is not legally required for minors exploring gender, but is strongly recommended for the family system as a whole — it's one of the strongest protective factors in mental-health outcomes for trans and gender-diverse youth. Family therapy with a knowledgeable provider (often involving the parents primarily, with the youth checking in periodically) is more useful than putting all the burden on the young person. Oregon has explicit legal protections for gender-affirming care for minors and bans conversion therapy.
These therapists utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gender Affirming Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care to support transgender clients.