Find a Therapist near Portland, OR

Find a Therapist in Portland with GoodTherapy

It’s normal to experience mental health issues and relationship problems. Talking to a licensed therapist can help. Therapy can teach you more about yourself and your mental health concerns in a healing way. Many therapies are evidence-based and have been proven effective.

Since 2007, GoodTherapy has helped people like you connect with ethical, compassionate counselors and therapists. The therapists listed above, who practice therapy in Portland, are trained to protect client confidentiality and privacy. In keeping with our high membership standards, these mental health professionals are also committed to eliminating the stigma that keeps many people from seeking help.

If you are looking for a specific type of therapist, you can search for marriage or couples counseling in Portland or find a child psychologist or family therapist in Portland. You can also connect with Portland-area therapists who specialize in treating anxiety or depression. In addition, some therapists provide group therapy, which is typically a therapist-led session with multiple people.

Beliefs about how much therapy costs may deter some people from finding a therapist. It’s a good idea to contact therapists you’re interested in and ask about insurance, sliding-scale fees, payment plans, and other options to stay within your budget.

Rest assured there are qualified therapists in Portland who can treat a variety of concerns, including family conflict, relationship issues, anxiety, or depression. With our directory, the right therapist is easy to find.

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Mental Health Statistics for Portland

Ranking just outside the top 25 most populous U.S. cities at No. 26, Portland is known for its liberal views, recreation, and high housing costs. It’s also the jewel of a state that, according to a study by Mental Health America, has the highest prevalence of mental illness in the country.

Substance abuse is among Portland’s most pressing behavioral health issues. Addiction rates in the Portland area are higher than state and national averages. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 20.7% of Portland-area adults used illicit drugs between 2005 and 2010, and nearly 8% used prescription pain pills for nonmedical purposes. Substance abuse issues were reported by 11.2% of adults and depression in 7.1% of adults.

Suicide is also an issue of concern in Portland. The city's Behavioral Health Unit reports that 202 area residents took their own lives between April 2011 and June 2013. This represents a rate of nearly 35 people per 100,000 and an average of more than seven suicides per month. Suicide is the leading cause of death among Portland-area veterans under age 45.

References:

1. Dotterrer, S., & Kirshnan, U. (2011). 2010 Census Briefing for Planning and Sustainability Commission. Retrieved from http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/article/353502
2. Portland Mental Health: A Silent Predator. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.lifelineconnections.org/portland-mentalhealth/
3. QuickFacts: Portland, Oregon. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/portlandcityoregon/PST045217
4. Ranking the States. (2018). Retrieved from http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/issues/ranking-states
5. Silva, F. (2013). Behavioral Health Unit: An Analysis of Completed Suicides, April 2011-June 2013. Retrieved from https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/465339
6. The NSDUH Report: Substance Use and Mental Disorders in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro MSA [PDF]. (2012). Retrieved from https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/NSDUHMetroBriefReports/NSDUHMetroBriefReports/NSDUH-Metro-Portland.pdf