Play Therapy Therapists in Oregon
22 providers found
Play therapy uses the natural language of children — play — to help them express feelings, process experiences, and develop coping skills. Oregon play therapists work with children ages 3-12 facing anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues, and family changes.
Kerstin Minton / Limitless Growth Therapy, LLC
LPC · Portland, OR
When you’re feeling stuck like the only thing you can do is put your kid in therapy, let me be a different starting point. After working for years with kids, I learned the…
Steven Ponec
Professional Counselor Associate · Tigard, OR
Hello! I’m Steven, a Professional Counselor Associate passionate about helping kids, teens, and adults feel calmer, more confident, and truly understood. I especially enjoy…
Briar Weinstein
Registered Counselor Associate/LPC · Bend, OR
The relationship between client and counselor is the most important factor in successful therapy. This has been proven true across all approaches, theories and techniques. I aim…
Mackenzie Phelps
Professional Counselor Associate; Marriage & Family Associate · Milwaukie, OR
Accepting NEW Clients in person and via telehealth! Supporting adolescents, adults, families, and LGBTQIA+ clients navigating anxiety, identity exploration, communication…
Linzy Moore
MA, LPC associate · Portland, OR
I’m a neurodiversity-affirming therapist who works with children, teens, and adults navigating autism, ADHD, and the emotional challenges that often come with it. I also…
Bright Beginnings, LLC
Erin McCall, M.Ed., M.S., LPC · Portland, OR
Every child deserves to feel seen, safe and supported. I work with children, adolescents, and families facing anxiety, emotional challenges, life transitions, peer relationships,…
Central Oregon Family Therapy
LPC, LMFT · Redmond, OR
I enjoy working with children, teens, and their families to achieve their goals. I enjoy working with families to support healthier and happier relationships. I believe in finding…
William Schmahl
LPC · eugene, OR
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As of April 2026, Oregon Counselor Directory lists 20 therapists in Oregon who specialize in play therapy, a developmentally sensitive approach that can be particularly effective for children and adolescents. These providers offer a range of modalities, with 15 offering telehealth and 19 providing in-person sessions, ensuring that Oregonians across the state can access this therapy. Seven of these therapists accept Oregon Health Plan (OHP), while 13 offer sliding scale fees, making play therapy more accessible to a broader range of individuals. All 20 providers are currently accepting new clients, and they utilize various evidence-based approaches to address specific concerns through play therapy.