Play Therapy Therapists in Oregon
20 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.
Higher Ground Counseling
LPC, LMFT, LCSW · Beaverton, OR
Higher Ground Counseling is a specialized behavioral health practice dedicated to helping youth, adults, and families heal from trauma, sexual abuse, and problematic sexual…
Jenna Paulsen, Lacamas Counseling
LMHC, MA · Camas, WA, OR
Do you feel like you can't get away from spiraling thoughts and never ending emotional turmoil? You may feel confused, anxious, tired and disappointed with life. Whether you are a…
Lea Lawrence
Professional Counselor Associate · Portland, OR
As a queer East Asian-American woman with ADHD in Portland, I understand firsthand the importance of affirming representation. I work from a trauma-informed lens and have…
Rachel Klein, LPC
MA, LPC · Eugene, OR
I have extensive experience working with individuals, families, and children (ages 4 and up) engaging in art therapy, play therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Person…
Madison Heuertz McFall/Emerald Behavioral Health
LPC · Eugene, OR
I beleive that everyone can reach an optimum state of health. My counseling work has primarily focused on those ages 5 and up with concerns related to anxiety, depression, PTSD,…
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…
Jennifer Wells
PhD, LPC · Eugene, OR
I am trained in EMDR and am currently in the EMDR certification process. Whatever issues or concerns bring you to counseling, I appreciate and respect that you are the EXPERT on…
Kira Mogue
LMHC, LPC · Portland, OR
My practice is relational, experiential, and feminist. I believe that meaningful change happens through experience. Therapy with me is an active, collaborative process shaped by…
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Resources & Guides
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When Talk Therapy and Medication Aren’t Quite Enough: Another Way to Support Your Mental Health
If you’ve tried talk therapy, medication—or both—and still feel like something isn’t quite clicking, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point where they understand their patterns, have tools to cope, and are doing “all the right things”… yet still feel stuck. Maybe your mind knows what to do, but your body doesn’t seem to follow. O
Where Neurofeedback Fits in Mental Health Care: A Complement, Not a Replacement
Mental health care is evolving. Today, more providers are recognizing that lasting change often requires supporting not just thoughts and behaviors—but the underlying patterns of the nervous system itself. This is where neurofeedback can play a valuable role. What Is Neurofeedback? Neurofeedback is a non-invasive form of brain training that helps the brain become more flexible, regulated,
Left on Read by Therapy: Coping With the Silence
Maybe you've had it happen before. You spend what feels like forever debating whether it's time to reach out for help. Then the day comes where you're finally feeling ready so you look around, you find a few people, you draft the email (and edit it a thousand times because you're worried it doesn't sound right), you send it, then…. Nothing. Radio silence. You spent all that time working up
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.