Grief and Loss Therapy in Oregon
3,767 providers found
Oregon therapists specializing in grief, bereavement, prolonged grief disorder, traumatic loss, pregnancy loss, suicide loss, ambiguous loss, and end-of-life work.
As of April 2026, 3,767 Oregon therapists on this directory specialize in grief and loss — including death of a partner, parent, child, sibling, or friend; pregnancy loss and infertility grief; grief after suicide or sudden / violent death; ambiguous loss (a loved one with dementia or addiction); pet loss; and the layered grief of major life transitions. 78 offer telehealth, 27 accept Oregon Health Plan, 49 offer sliding-scale fees, and 102 are currently accepting new clients. Effective treatments include Complicated Grief Therapy (the gold-standard for prolonged grief disorder), Meaning-Centered Grief Therapy, narrative therapy, EMDR for the specific traumatic moments that often anchor grief, and grief-specific group therapy where appropriate. Modern grief work has moved past the "five stages" model — most therapists now use the dual-process model (oscillating between loss-orientation and restoration-orientation) and continuing-bonds frameworks that don't require you to "let go."
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,…
Peggy Hickey
MA, LPC · Portland, OR
Hello and welcome. My name is Peggy and I'm a seasoned clinician who has been in the field for 25 yrs. I have experience in various settings including hospital, psychiatric…
Viviana Durflinger, LPC
LPC, LMHC · Tigard, OR
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a space to slow down, feel understood, and begin making meaningful change.…
Samantha Tracy
LPC · Portland, OR
You don't have to struggle alone to find relief with daily life stressors that activate emotional & behavioral responses. Experiencing excessive worry & uncertainty without…
Sonja Towner
LPC · Springfield, OR
I help clients create meaningful, lasting change through mental health counseling and dog training. My work is practical, relational, and focused on helping people better…
jack rossing
Professional Counselor Associate · Beaverton, OR
Therapy is a meaningful chance to step into a life aligned with who you want to be—free from patterns of the past and moving toward a better version of yourself. Over my career,…
Haley Hudson/ Hudson Psychiatry and Wellness
MSN, PMHNP · Portland, OR
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience dedicated to healthcare. I am licensed in both California and Oregon. Are you feeling stuck in…
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