Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Portland, Oregon OR
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Benné Gulick, MA LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor
I love to help other Asian and LGBTQ+ people explore their identity, break down stigmas, and find deeper acceptance of who they are.
7 Years Experience
Online in Portland, OR Oregon (Online Only)
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Meghan Hanes
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Specializing in trauma, EMDR therapy, anxiety, and substance use, I help high-functioning women who feel successful on the outside but overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck on the inside. You don't have to keep pushing through on your own. Together, we'll explore the deeper "why" behind what you're experiencing and identify the patterns keeping you in survival mode. Using evidence-based approaches in a supportive, nonjudgmental space, I help clients move beyond insight alone and create meaningful, lasting change. If you're ready to feel more grounded, connected, and in control of your life, I'd be honored to support you.
9 Years Experience
Online in Portland, OR Oregon (Online Only)
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Mary Mayfield
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
My practice is built on the belief that meaningful change happens through a strong therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported while also providing practical tools and evidence-based treatment. Whether you're processing past experiences or navigating present challenges, we'll work together at a pace that feels right for you.
8 Years Experience
Online in Portland, OR Oregon (Online Only)
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Ben Mosebach
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Hey there, I'm Ben Mosebach and I'm not your typical therapist. I'm not here to offer you clichés or empty promises. What I offer is authenticity and the potential to profoundly impact your life. My approach to therapy is straightforward and down-to-earth. Theoretically I am rooted in the humanistic perspectives encompassing aspects of existentialism, gestalt and person centered therapy. But I'm not interested in wasting your time with superficial chatter or jargon-filled language. I'm here to roll up my sleeves and get to work with you, tackling whatever challenges you're facing head-on.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Portland, OR 97214
Online in Portland, OR Oregon
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OneYou Psychology
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
What makes our practice different is the combination of deep understanding and practical support. We help clients feel seen while also building the skills and structure needed to create real change. For parents, that means guidance you can actually use at home. For teens and adults, it means less overwhelm and more confidence in how to move forward.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Portland, OR 97239
Online in Portland, OR Oregon
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Malama Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
I am certified Eating Disorders therapist. I have worked as a mental health therapist for 10 years, working with a wide variety of people including those with severe and persistent mental health challenges.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portland, OR
Online in Portland, OR Oregon
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Mensch Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LPC
I’m an individual therapist working with adults online across Oregon. Many of my clients arrive feeling stuck, overthinking, and quietly exhausted; carrying trauma, anxiety, or grief while still being the one everyone relies on. Sometimes it’s the fallout of growing up as the responsible one, perfectionism that won’t shut off, or a nervous system that lives on high alert. Even after yoga, exercise, and stacks of books have taken you as far as they can, tings still linger. My style is collaborative, curious, and authentic. I don’t pile on pressure. I bring clarity, warmth, and a shame-free lane forward. Together we’ll uncover the patterns beneath the overwhelmed feeling: people-pleasing, pushing through burnout, and the ways your body keeps the score. I specialize in helping adults build steadier days, clearer boundaries, and kinder self-talk. You don’t have to keep performing “I’m fine” to deserve help. If you’re ready to move past surface fixes and feel like yourself again, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
5 Years Experience
Online in Portland, OR Oregon (Online Only)
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Maddy Engelfried
Pre-Licensed Professional
I have a background in art therapy as well as counseling, and I take a warm, compassionate approach to therapy. I’m deeply interested in people, and I like to lead with my curiosity, both in getting to know clients and in helping to understand what they’re going through. Research has shown that what makes therapy work is the therapeutic relationship, so I focus on cultivating that with every client I work with. I think every behavior has a reason behind it. We don’t make ourselves miserable because we want to! However, the coping mechanisms that fit one circumstance don’t always transfer well to the rest of our lives. By figuring out why we do the things we do and what we can do instead, we can start to shift our way of being in the world. A large part of my work is helping clients learn how to process difficult feelings about these changes. Therapy is hard work, but with creativity and humor, we can make real, lasting changes to our lives and relationships.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portland, OR
Online in Portland, OR Oregon
Portland has a strong therapy culture deeply intertwined with its progressive values, with high demand for therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ identity, non-traditional relationship structures, trauma, and social-justice-informed approaches to mental health. The city's visible homelessness crisis and political tensions have contributed to significant community-level anxiety, and therapists here frequently address activist burnout, moral injury, and eco-anxiety alongside more traditional presenting concerns. Oregon Health & Science University provides major institutional mental health resources, complemented by a dense network of independent practitioners across the inner eastside, Hawthorne, and Northwest Portland. Oregon's relatively permissive telehealth laws make it particularly easy to access care from across the state.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Portland, Oregon Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Portland, Oregon average 8 years of experience and charge around $157 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (71%), Trauma and PTSD (65%), and Stress (59%).
Average years in practice
8 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$157
Accept insurance
59%
Offer sliding scale
65%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 14% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 14% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 65% |
Online Only |
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| 35% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 71% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Stress |
| 53% | Self Esteem |
| 53% | Loss or Grief |
| 47% | Social Anxiety |
| 47% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 35% | Senior |
| 35% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Black / African American |
| 41% | Men |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |