Narrative Therapists in Oregon
2,032 providers found
Narrative therapy helps you rewrite the stories you tell about yourself and your life. Oregon narrative therapists use externalization and re-authoring techniques to help you separate from problems and discover your strengths.
Little Light Counseling
LPC, NCC, MS, CYMHS · Medford, OR
Little Light Counseling is dedicated to helping children and their families live better lives. We incorporate parent education with individual and family counseling in a…
Jodie Westing
MA · Wilsonville, OR
Everyday life can be difficult for many of us. We might feel stress, anxiety, or depression due to events that are out of our control. Each of us has a unique story. It is easy…
Hans Rasmussen
MAC · Salem, OR
Everyone has seasons of difficulty, confusion, or moments where forward progress in life and relationships seem to come to a stop. These experiences, while deeply painful, can be…
Judy Schmidt
MA · Portland, OR
Are you feeling unseen or misunderstood in your relationship? Navigating a separation or reeling from an affair? Feeling stuck or emotionally unsafe in a relationship that once…
Melinda E Johnson
LMFT · Bend, OR
On this journey we call life we are all seeking connection and clarity amid chaos. We all want to be seen, heard, and validated. At times it is difficult to communicate the…
Joe Puentes
MA, LPC, NCC · Redmond, OR
Joe offers affordable counseling services for couples, individuals, families, adolescents. His counseling services seek to meet a full range of needs, including but not limited…
Felt Sense Nature Therapy Stephanie McLain
MA, LPC-A · Silverton, OR
Creating a life while simultaneously healing the fragmented parts of our early experiences is raw and scared work. Often, we are nurturing our children while managing emotional…
Lisa Sloan Strom
MA, LPC, CADC-I · Portland, OR
Life has given you more than you can handle. And although you have let go of the toxic relationship, addictive behavior, and self defeating patterns, you want to remain empowered,…
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As of April 2026, Oregon Counselor Directory lists 55 therapists in Oregon who specialize in Narrative therapy, an approach that emphasizes the power of personal stories in shaping our lives. These providers offer various session formats, with 41 offering telehealth services, allowing for greater flexibility and accessibility across the state. 13 of these Narrative therapists accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), making therapy more accessible to those with Medicaid coverage. Furthermore, 24 therapists provide sliding scale fees, catering to clients with varying financial circumstances. Currently, 52 Narrative therapists are accepting new clients, and 43 offer in-person sessions, ensuring a range of options to meet individual preferences and needs.