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Existential Therapists in Oregon

Existential therapy explores life's big questions, meaning, freedom, isolation, and mortality. Oregon existential therapists help you confront anxiety and uncertainty by building a more authentic, purposeful life.

As of April 2026, Oregon Counselor Directory lists many therapists listed on Oregon Counselors specializing in existential therapy across Oregon. These providers can address a range of existential concerns and conditions, with many offering telehealth sessions, making care accessible to residents in both rural and urban areas. Several therapists accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), which may offer low-cost or no-cost therapy sessions to eligible individuals. Additionally, many existential therapists offer sliding scale fees, which can accommodate clients with varying financial circumstances. These therapists often use existential approaches to address life's fundamental questions and promote personal growth.

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Existential also matches related terms: Existential Humanistic. Results below include all of them.

  1. Joanna Poague

    LCSWAshland, ORIn-person & Telehealth

    ExistentialRelated: SpiritualityFaith-Integrated

    Maybe you're stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, losing yourself in taking care of others, or numbing out just to get through the day? You might be carrying trauma, battling old shame, or trying to…

    Not accepting Verified

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    From $185 per session
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    OHP: AllCare, CareOregon, Jackson Care Connect and 1 more, Aetna, Anthem +8 more
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Peter H Addy PhD, LPC, LMHC · Portland, OR
Mackenzie Phelps LPC · Milwaukie, OR
Kate McNulty LCSW · Portland, OR
Beth Purcell BlueArtt LPC, LMHC, ATR-BC · Portland, OR
Matthew Lovett Tallman (He/Him) Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW · Portland, OR
Sovann Pen LPC · Lake Oswego, OR

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Common questions about this coverage in Oregon.

How many Oregon therapists specialize in existential therapy?
As of April 2026, there are many therapists listed on Oregon Counselors who specialize in existential therapy, providing services to address existential concerns and conditions.
Do Oregon existential therapists accept OHP / Oregon Health Plan?
Yes, several existential therapists listed on Oregon Counselors accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), which may cover therapy sessions at little or no cost depending on the client's specific managed care plan.
Is telehealth available for existential therapy in Oregon?
Yes, as of April 2026, many existential therapists listed on Oregon Counselors offer telehealth sessions, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes and enhancing accessibility for residents across the state.
Do Oregon existential therapists offer sliding scale fees?
Many existential therapists listed on Oregon Counselors offer sliding scale fees, which can help clients with varying financial circumstances access therapy services that might otherwise be unaffordable.

Oregon Counselors Directory lists many therapists specializing in existential therapy across Oregon. These providers can address a range of existential concerns and conditions, with many offering telehealth sessions, making care accessible to residents in both rural and urban areas. Several therapists listed on Oregon Counselors accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), which may offer low-cost or no-cost therapy sessions to eligible individuals. Additionally, many existential therapists offer sliding scale fees, which can accommodate clients with varying financial circumstances. These therapists often use existential approaches to address life's fundamental questions and promote personal growth.