1.Lauren Smith, Professional Counselor AssociateVerified
(503) 991-5091
4400 Salem Dallas Highway Northwest, Salem, OR 97304
Anxiety · Depression · Dual Diagnosis
inspirationandassociates.com · orcounselors.com/provider/lauren-smith
Therapy approaches
Psychodynamic Therapists in Oregon
Psychodynamic therapy explores how unconscious patterns and past experiences shape your current thoughts and behaviors. Oregon psychodynamic therapists help you gain deeper self-awareness and make lasting changes.
This approach, rooted in understanding unconscious processes, is offered by a diverse set of providers.
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- providers listed
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- Telehealth
- options
- OHP & insurance
- accepted
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Psychodynamic also matches related specialties: Contemporary Relational Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, psychodynamic. Results below include all of them.
Lauren Smith
PsychodynamicBari Michele Langbaum
PsychodynamicColleen Quigley Supervisor
PsychodynamicLadan Alexandra Radafshar
PsychodynamicSara Lytle, LCSW, MDiv
PsychodynamicTaylor Alderson
PsychodynamicAccepting Verified
- Fee
- $150–$185 per session
- In-network
- OHP, Medicaid, Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
"Aloe" Sarah Michelson
PsychodynamicRowen Beaudoin-Colegrove
Psychodynamic- Fee
- Up to $175 per session
- Payment
- Private Pay
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Psychodynamic — key facts & evidence
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APA's Clinical Practice Guideline lists psychodynamic therapy among recommended psychotherapies, stating it is recommended for the treatment of depression in adults.
Source: American Psychological Association - Clinical Practice Guideline for Depression in AdultsU.S.
Reviewing the evidence, APA reports psychodynamic therapy's benefits are at least as large as those of other psychotherapies and that they last, with effect sizes trending larger at follow-up after therapy ends.
Source: American Psychological Association (news release on Shedler 2010, American Psychologist) (2010)U.S.
A Cochrane review found short-term psychodynamic psychotherapies produce modest to large gains for a wide variety of people, with significantly greater improvement than control groups in the short and medium term.
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Abbass et al.) (2014)U.S.
In that Cochrane review, treatment effect sizes were generally larger at long-term follow-up than at short-term across depression, anxiety, somatic, social and interpersonal measures (some not reaching significance).
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Abbass et al.) (2014)U.S.
In trials Cochrane analyzed, short-term psychodynamic therapy was defined as 40 or fewer sessions, with a typical within-study mean of 12 to 24 weekly sessions (range four to 40).
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Abbass et al.) (2014)U.S.
Per StatPearls, traditional psychodynamic therapy typically requires years of treatment while short-term forms use fewer sessions; it is used for depression, anxiety, and some personality disorders.
Source: StatPearls (NCBI Bookshelf) - Psychodynamic TherapyFrequently asked questions
Common questions about this coverage in Oregon.
Do Oregon Psychodynamic therapists accept OHP / Oregon Health Plan?
This can significantly reduce the cost of therapy for eligible individuals, making this specialized approach more accessible.
Is telehealth available for Psychodynamic therapy in Oregon?
Yes, telehealth is available for Psychodynamic therapy in Oregon.
Do Oregon Psychodynamic therapists offer sliding scale fees?
This can help make therapy more affordable for clients whose income does not allow for full fee payment, broadening access to this specialized therapy approach.