Grief and Loss Therapy in Oregon
52 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, 52 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,…
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 age—has an innate…
Franklin Co
MA, Professional Counselor Associate · Tigard, OR
Hi, I’m Franklin! My practice is welcome to adolescents and adults from all backgrounds, with a particular focus on serving the multiracial, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ communities. I aim…
Courtney Watson
LPC, LPCC, LMHC · Portland, OR
Supervision with me is relational at its core: a space where your clinical growth and your humanity are both welcome. As a Board Approved Supervisor licensed in OR, CA, and WA, I…
Robyn Gibbs, LCSW
LCSW · Eugene, OR
I specialize in supporting women navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles of overthinking, even as you try…
Payam Ghassemlou
MFT, SEP, Ph.D. · Portland, OR
I began my practice over 30 years ago, driven by a deep commitment to supporting the gay and queer community through the AIDS crisis, homophobia, and the challenges of coming out.…
Ashley Scott
PsyD · Salem, OR
I offer in-person psychotherapy sessions in Salem, OR, and can offer telehealth appointments in the state of Oregon. My guiding belief is that symptoms have meaning, and that the…
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