1.Kate Bentley, LCSW, LICSW, CADC3Verified
Online Only, Portland, OR 97206
Addiction · Codependency · Grief
btspdx.com · orcounselors.com/provider/kate-bentley-portland
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Women's Issues Therapists in Oregon
Women's issues therapy addresses the unique challenges women face, including reproductive health, gender-based trauma, caregiving stress, and societal pressures. Oregon therapists provide empowering, gender-informed care.
Women's Issues also matches related terms: Autism in women. Results below include all of them.
Oregon Counselor Directory lists hundreds of therapists listed on Oregon Counselors specializing in women's issues as of April 2026 — including reproductive mental health (PMDD, fertility struggles, perinatal depression and anxiety, postpartum, pregnancy loss), perimenopause and menopause, gender-based trauma and harassment, body image, mother wounds, caregiving burnout, and the specific pressures women face navigating work, partnership, and family. Many offer telehealth, many accept Oregon Health Plan, many offer sliding-scale fees. Approaches range from CBT and ACT for thought patterns and behavior change, to EMDR for trauma-rooted issues, to somatic and IFS work for body-based and parts-based experiences. Many of these therapists also have specialty training in PSI (Postpartum Support International) certification, sex therapy (AASECT), or perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this coverage in Oregon.
How many Oregon therapists specialize in women's issues?
As of April 2026, hundreds of therapists listed on Oregon Counselors specialize in women's issues. These therapists are equipped to address a range of concerns specific to women, including reproductive health and maternal mental health.
Do Oregon therapists specializing in women's issues accept OHP?
Yes, many therapists listed on Oregon Counselors specializing in women's issues accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), Oregon's Medicaid program. This allows eligible women to access therapy services at low or no cost.
Is telehealth available for women's issues in Oregon?
Yes, as of April 2026, many therapists listed on Oregon Counselors specializing in women's issues offer telehealth sessions. This enables women across Oregon to access therapy from the comfort of their homes.
Do Oregon therapists specializing in women's issues offer sliding scale fees?
Yes, many therapists listed on Oregon Counselors specializing in women's issues offer sliding scale fees. This makes therapy more accessible for women who may not have insurance or whose income falls outside typical insurance coverage.
What is PMDD, and how is it different from regular PMS?
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is the severe, disabling form of premenstrual symptoms — affecting roughly 3–8% of menstruating people. It's distinct from PMS in intensity (severe depression, irritability, anxiety, or rage) and impact (significant disruption to work, relationships, or self-care). Symptoms cluster in the luteal phase (the week or two before menstruation) and resolve within a few days of bleeding starting. Treatment can include cycle-tracking-informed therapy, SSRIs (which work much faster for PMDD than for major depression — often within days), and lifestyle interventions. A few Oregon therapists specifically specialize in PMDD.
I'm in perimenopause and feel like a different person. Is therapy helpful or do I just need hormones?
Often both. Perimenopausal hormonal shifts can unmask or amplify anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma symptoms — and hormone therapy (HRT/MHT) can dramatically help when prescribed appropriately by a knowledgeable provider. Therapy adds the layer that hormones can't reach: the identity questions that surface in midlife, the renegotiation of relationships and roles, grief about life chapters ending. Many Oregon therapists work in collaboration with menopause-trained MDs/NPs.
Are postpartum mood issues different from regular depression or anxiety?
Yes, and the differences matter for treatment. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) include postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD (often involving intrusive thoughts about the baby that are terrifying but not dangerous), and postpartum PTSD (often after a traumatic birth). They respond best to specialized treatment — Postpartum Support International (PSI) certified therapists are trained specifically in this. Standard depression therapy often misses the nuances. The directory's women's-issues filter surfaces PSI-certified providers.
Why do women's-issues therapists often cost more?
They often don't — but specialty certifications (PSI, AASECT, perinatal trauma training) and longer time-to-train mean some therapists in this niche are out-of-network only or set rates accordingly. Filter by insurance and sliding scale to see in-network options.
Hundreds of therapists listed on Oregon Counselors specialize in women's issues. These providers offer a variety of services, including addressing reproductive health, maternal mental health, and gender-specific stressors. Many therapists offer telehealth sessions, allowing women across Oregon to access care from home. Many therapists accept Oregon Health Plan (OHP), Oregon's Medicaid program, which can provide low-cost or no-cost therapy sessions. Many providers offer sliding scale fees for women whose circumstances fall outside insurance coverage. Evidence-based approaches commonly used include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).