Autistic Centered Therapy. Sex Positive Therapy. Therapists in Oregon
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Shayla Wittenberg
MS, PC-A, CCPT · Bend, OR
Hi, I’m Shayla! I’m a PC-A and Certified Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) Specialist. My work is rooted in the belief that every person—no matter their age—has an innate…
Demetria Bales
LCSW · Eugene, OR
Welcome! It is my goal to make the client feel their voice is heard. All walks of life are welcome in this non-judgmental, confidential, and healing space. I use an open, down to…
Zoza Oberle
CSWA · Portland, OR
Pretending is tiring but vulnerability can be terrifying. I work with clients carrying the weight of relentless expectations, systemic pressures, and painful experiences,…
Franklin Co
MA, Professional Counselor Associate · Tigard, OR
Hi, I’m Franklin! My practice is welcome to adolescents and adults from all backgrounds, with a particular focus on serving the multiracial, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ communities. I aim…
Marlando Lewis
LPC · Eugene, OR
With a profound dedication to empowering individuals within challenging populations, I am committed to providing transformative care through my expertise in DBT, CBT,…
Courtney Watson
LPC, LPCC, LMHC · Portland, OR
Supervision with me is relational at its core: a space where your clinical growth and your humanity are both welcome. As a Board Approved Supervisor licensed in OR, CA, and WA, I…
Broken Top Counseling
LPC, LCSW · Bend, OR
At Broken Top Counseling, we welcome teens and adolesents, adults, couples, and families. Many of our clients are healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship…
Ginger Davidson
MA · Hillsboro, OR
I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, OCD, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is grounded, structured, and clinically informed. With…
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