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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Portland, OR
Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Portland, OR
Addiction support in Portland connects you with 446 licensed providers experienced in recovery, relapse prevention, and evidence-based modalities like motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy. Virtual and in-person sessions offer flexibility while working with your insurance to minimize costs.
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Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worried about your child or family? I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20+ years of experience helping children, parents, and caregivers through big feelings and life changes. As a former elementary school counselor and certified K–12 art teacher, I understand the school, social, and family pressures kids and teens face.
I'm an LCSW with expertise in brain and behavior and additional specialty in addiction
I am a doctorally educated, board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. I have additional training and experience in perinatal mental health and addiction medicine. I have worked in the psychiatric field for eight years and have been practicing as a nurse practitioner for three.
I do not candy coat, fluff or any of that; I'm a direct and assertive communicator. I am passionate and professional.
At Prosody Mental Health, my goal is to support individuals to build skills to prosper in their neurodivergent identity. As someone who received my autism diagnosis later in life, I spent a good portion of my life believing that there was something intrinsically wrong with me. In learning about my own neurodivergence, I've learned to love the way my brain works and have built skills to unmask so I can be my authentic self.
I believe that your neurodivergence is not the problem, rather having to learn how to adapt to a world that was not built for you has added undue stress and caused you to create maladaptive coping mechanisms to survive.
I believe every person deserves to be treated with kindness, respect, and genuine compassion. My goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you feel heard, validated, and comfortable discussing your concerns. I have been a registered nurse since 1995 and have cared for patients in a wide variety of healthcare settings, including emergency medicine, intensive care, pediatrics, obstetrics, orthopedics, and surgery. After nearly two decades of bedside nursing, I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Graceland University and became a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Later, I completed a second Master of Science in Nursing at Gonzaga University and became a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Portland, OR
- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 99%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 87%PTSD
- 86%Stress management
- 98%Aetna
- 95%Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
- 94%Cigna
- 92%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 54%Providence Health Plan
- 98%English
- 5%Spanish
- 2%Swahili
- 1%French
- 1%Igbo
- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online
- 67%Woman
- 32%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 33%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner
- 28%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 28%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 9%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 1%Psychologist
- 99%Individual therapy
- 32%Family therapy
- 23%Couples therapy
- 11%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right addiction counselor for you
Headway makes it easier to find support for overcoming addiction — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing an Addiction Therapist in Portland
Finding addiction therapists in Portland starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Addiction care can include support for alcohol use, drug use, substance use concerns, compulsive behaviors, and recovery maintenance. As you compare therapists, look for training that matches what you want to work on, such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy for substance use, harm reduction, relapse prevention, or coordination with medication-assisted care. Some people also work with a prescriber as part of their care team.
Portland has many addiction counselors across neighborhoods like Northwest Portland, Southeast Portland, and the Pearl District, which can make it useful to narrow your search by format, schedule, and approach. In-person sessions may fit well if you prefer a local office near work, home, or transit. Virtual sessions can expand access when schedule, commute, or provider availability matters. Read therapist bios before booking to see how they describe their work with addiction, whether they mention harm reduction or recovery experience, and whether their communication style feels like a fit.
Therapy in Portland can be a significant cost without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway makes that process simpler by showing therapists who are accepting new patients, offering upfront cost estimates after insurance verification, and letting you book directly when you’re ready. This makes it easier to compare addiction therapists in Portland by specialty, availability, location, and insurance fit.
If you or someone you know is experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms — especially from alcohol or benzodiazepines — talk to a medical provider or seek emergency care before starting outpatient therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance use and is in a crisis, immediately reach out to:
* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 * SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357), free, confidential, 24/7 * Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741
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