Referral list for people experiencing grief
CONTENTS
(1) Featured local psychotherapists
(2) Other local psychotherapists
(3) Local agencies providing psychotherapy
(4) Local support groups and classes
(5) Regional psychotherapists (available via telehealth)
(1) Featured local psychotherapists
The following psychotherapists have indicated a specific interest in providing services related to grief and loss.
Amy Ruth Crevola, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: https://gardenofcompassion.org; [PTD]; Specializes in issues related to grief, loss, aging, caregiving, dementia education, long term care planning, and death/dying. She also offers a Family Caregiver Support Group
Fiona Standen, LCSW, MAW, C-ASWCM [Social Worker; Albany]: Phone: 971-312-8692. [PTD]. Age: Children (6-10), Adolescents (14-19), Adults, Elders (65+). "I have had over 20years experience working as a clinical social worker in hospital, hospice, public mental health and private practice settings. I treat children, adolescents, adults and the very elderly.... my specialties include the effects of chronic/acute physical and mental illness on the individual/family, intergenerational issues, carers/parenting issues, depression, grief and loss [including divorce], anxiety, PTSD, managing challenging behaviors including anger and communication techniques."
(2) Other local psychotherapists
The following therapists have indicated that grief is among their areas of particular interest. [PTD] Indicates that the therapist has a listing with more information on the Psychology Today Find a Therapist database (see www.psychologytoday.com).
Colleen Adarhormazd, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-293-0152. Website: https://pathoflifecounseling.godaddysites.com. [PTD]. Age: Toddlers/Preschoolers, Children, Preteens/Tweens, Adolescents/Teenagers, Adults, Elders. Note: Can provide a Christian perspective.
Tina Amorok, PsyD [Psychologist; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-971-3452. Age: Adults
Sarah Anderson-Wilk, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-908-6121. Website: www.corvalliscounseling.com. Age: Adults
Kate Aronoff, LPC: [Counselor; Albany]: Phone: (541) 704-7254. Website: www.aronoffcounseling.com. [PTD]. Age: Adults
Thomas Ayala, PhD, LPC [counselor; Lebanon]: Phone: 541-588-1035. Website: https://people-solutions.us. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19); Adults: Elders (65+)
Michelle "Micki" Bachand, LPC, CADC-I [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 503-936-6163. [PTD]. Age: Preteens/Tweens (11-13); Adolscents/Teenagers (14-19); Adults
John Bacon, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-752-0834. Age: Adults
Gary Barnes, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]
Emily Barry, LPC, CADCI [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-231-2193. [PTD]. Age: Adults
Patricia Berman, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-754-1209. Website: https://patriciabermanlcsw.wordpress.com. Age: Adolescents; Adults
Lisa Bettis, LCSW [Social Worker; Albany]: Phone: 541-210-8271. [PTD]. Age: Toddlers / Preschoolers (0 to 6); Children (6 to 10); Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13); Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19); Adults; Elders (65+)
Lonny Bevill, LMFT [Marriage and Family Therapist; Albany]: Phone: 541-526-5248. [PTD]. Age: Preteens/Tweens (11-13); Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19); Adults; Elders (65+)
Eric Blickenstaff, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-516-6220. Website: www.therapyoregon.com. Age: Children; Adults
Michael Boucher, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-897-7151. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19); Adults; Elders (65+)
Debra Carriere, PhD [Psychologist; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-394-0894; Website: http://debracarriere.com. [PTD]. Age: Adults
James Clay, PsyD [Psychologist; Albany]: Phone: 541-760-2197. Website: https://northalbanywellnesscenter.com. [PTD]. Age: Children, Preteens/Tweens, Adolescents/Teenagers, Adults
Brenda Cochran, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-231-2998. Website: www.brendacochrancounseling.com. Age: Teenagers (16+), Adults
Franzi Corman, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-362-8813. Website: www.franzicorman.com. [PTD]. Age: Adults; Elders (65+)
Erica Crimp, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-236-9194. [PTD]. Age: Toddlers/Preschoolers (0-6); Children (6-10); Preteens/Tweens (11-13); Adolscents/Teenagers (14-19); Adults; Elders (65+)
Farrah Dalal, LMFT [Marriage & Family Therapist; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-373-8242. Website: www.farrahdalal.com. [PTD]. Age: Toddlers/Preschoolers (0-6); Children (6-10); Preteens/Tweens (11-13); Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19); Adults
Katharine Doel, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: Corvallis: 541-752-7042; Portland: 503-967-8117. Website: www.katharinedoel.com. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19); Adults
Theresa Dudley, LCSW, CADC [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 503-743-6208. Website: https://apeacefulplacecounseling.com. [PTD]. Age: Toddlers/Preschooler (0-6); Children (6-10); Preteens/Tweens (11-13); Adolecents/Teenagers (14-19); Adults; Elders (65+)
Katherine Eastlake, LPC, RPT [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-224-7538. Website: www.katherineeastlake.com. [PTD]. Age: Toddlers/Preschoolers (0-6); Children (6-10); Preteens/Tweens (11-13); Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)
Christopher Elgin, LPC, CADCI [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-246-9190. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19); Adults
Laurie Forbes, LCSW [Social Worker; Albany]: Phone: 541-327-8099; (541) 928-2710. Website: www.forbes-breakingfree.com. Age: Adults
Sarah Forrester, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-231-3145. [PTD]. Age: Adults; Elders (65+)
Barbara Garretson, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-752-3604. Age: Adolescents; Adults
Barbara Grant, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-758-5227. Age: Adults; Elders
Melissa Grossman, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 503-487-0157. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19); Adults; Elders (65+)
Karen Haag, LPC; [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-435-7467. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents (14-19), Adults
Kristy Hammer, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-230-1630. Websites: www.integratedyouthcare.com and www.kristyhammer.com. Age: Children and Teens
Margaret Hansen, LCSW [Social Worker; Albany]: Phone: 541-238-2139. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19), Adults, Elders (65+)
Michelle Hayes, LCSW, CADC I [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-207-7795; 541-361-5160. Website: https://michellehayeslcsw.com. [PTD]. Age: Adults, Elders (65+)
Janice Imel, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-516-7632. [PTD]. Age: Preteens/Tweens, Adolescents/Teenagers, Adults, Elders (65+)
Tracy Iserhott, LCSW [Social Worker; Albany]: Phone: 541-570-9234. Age: Children, Adolescent
David Jackson, LMFT [Marriage & Family Therapist; Corvallis & Albany]: Phone: 541-757-1761. Website: www.fofm.org. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19), Adults, Elders (65+). Note: Can provide a Christian perspective.
Leresa Jones, LCSW [Social Worker; Albany]: Phone: 541-238-2058. [PTD]. Age: Adults, Elders (65+)
Diana Joy, LPC [Counselor; Albany]: Phone: 541-204-2160. [PTD]. Age: Adults, Elders (65+)
Thomas Kirkland, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-397-0932. [PTD]. Age: Preteens/Tweens (11 to 13), Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults
Angela Koning, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-272-6132. Website: www.natureofpeople.com. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults, Elders (65+)
Becky Loving, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-366-4603. [PTD]. Age: Adults, Elders (65+).
Declan McCarron, LMFT [Marriage and Family Therapist; Corvallis]: Phone: 510-808-6078. Website: www.declanmccarron.com. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults, Elders (65+)
Laura McCoy, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis & Salem]: Phone: 541-595-3310. Website: www.pacificnorthwestcounseling.com/laura-mccoy-ma-lpc.html. [PTD]. Age: Adults, Elders (65+)
Ronda McLean, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-230-9269. Website: https://mcleanlcsw.com. [PTD]. Age: Adults, Elders (65+)
Joy McMahon, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-526-0529. [PTD]. Age: Children (6 to 10), Preteens/Tweens (11 to 13), Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults, Elders (65+)
Candace Morago, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-990-1898. Website: www.candacemoragolcsw.com. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers (Girls 14 to 19), Adults (Women)
Kristi Muro-Dougherty, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-210-9502. [PTD]. Age: Toddlers/Preschoolers (0-6), Children (6-10), Preteens/Tweens (11-13)
Michael Neiman, LCSW [Therapist, Albany]: Phone: 541-833-0221. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19), Adults, Elders (65+)
Jeanne Nelson (Gregg), LCSW, CCTP [Social Worker; Philomath]: Phone: 541-435-0703. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19), Adults
Nancy Olsen, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-392-0640. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19); Adults
Matt Orbell, PhD [Psychologist; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-255-2102 or 714-5620. Website: https://pacificvalleycounseling.com or www.oregoncounseling.com. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents, Adults, Elders (65+)
Ildiko Overbay, LPC, CADI [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-690-8953. [PTD]. Age: Adults
Catherine Polan Orzech, LMFT [Marriage & Family Therapist; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-612-3413. Website: www.corvallismindfulnesstherapy.org. [PTD]. Age: Children (6 to 10), Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults, Elders (65+)
Amanda Orton, LMFT [Marriage and Family Therapist; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-393-9008. Website: www.amandaortonlmft.com. [PTD]. Age: Adults
Erika Patterson, PhD [Psychologist; Eugene]: Phone: 573-356-5536. Website: www.epattersontherapy.com. [PTD]. Age: Adults
Holly Pomme, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-368-4380. Website: www.hollypommelcsw.com. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults
Phillip Prewette, LMFT [Social Worker; Albany & Salem]: Phone: (541) 248-3893. Website: www.salempastoralcounseling.org/philip-prewette-ma-lmft. [PTD]. Ages: Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13); Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19); Adults; Elders (65+)
John Reiman, PhD, LPC [Counselor, Corvallis]: Phone: 541-368-5188. [PTD]. Age: Adults, Elders(65+)
Kevin Riley, LCSW, CADC, III [Therapist, Corvallis]: Phone: 541-246-7020. Website: www.cedartreewellness.com. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents, Teenagers, Adults
Julia Riutzel, LPC [Counselor, Corvallis]: Phone: 5541-249-2515. [PTD]. Age: Toddlers/Preschoolers, Children, Preteens/Tweens, Adolescents/Teenagers, Adults, Elders
Aaron Paul Rousseau, LPC [Counselor, Albany]: Phone: 541-612-3107. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers, Adults
Leanne Schamp, PhD, LMFT [Marriage & Family Therapist; Corvallis]. Phone: 541-299-9017. Website: http://drleanneschamp.weebly.com/aboutme.html. [PTD]. Age: Adults
Audrey Schwartz, PhD [Psychologist; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-372-6047. Website: www.audreyschwartzphd.com. [PTD]. Age: Adults, Elders (65+)
Stephanie Shippen, PsyD [Psychologist; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-207-1316. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/ Teenagers, Adults, Elders
Carol (Fox) Sillars, PhD [Psychologist, Corvallis]: Phone: 541-738-8089. Age: Adults
Susan South, PsyD [Psychologist; Salem & Albany]: Phone: 541-205-4181. [PTD]. Age: Adults, Elders (65+)
Shoshana Spergel Rappaport, LCSW, CADCIII [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 503-407-9256. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents, Teenagers, Adults, Elders
Jeremy Springer, LCSW [Therapist; Lebanon & Philomath]: Phone: 541-394-0140. [PTD]. Age: Adults, Elders
Fiona Standen, LCSW, MAW, C-ASWCM [Social Worker; Albany]: Phone: 971-312-8692. [PTD]. Age: Children (6-10), Adolescents (14-19), Adults, Elders (65+). "I have had over 20years experience working as a clinical social worker in hospital, hospice, public mental health and private practice settings. I treat children, adolescents, adults and the very elderly.... my specialties include the effects of chronic/acute physical and mental illness on the individual/family, intergenerational issues, carers/parenting issues, depression, grief and loss [including divorce], anxiety, PTSD, managing challenging behaviors including anger and communication techniques."
Dawn Sutro, LMFT [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-241-7317. [PTD]. Age: Children (6-10), Adolescents (14-19), Adults
Jana Svoboda, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-224-5025. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers(14-19), Adults
Cynthia Tucker, LCSW [Social Worker, Corvallis]: Phone: 541-526-7732. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers, Adults
Raina Wickham, LCSW, CADC, CCTP [Counseling, Philomath]: Phone: 541-201-8636. [PTD]. Age: Adults
Tracy Wikander, LMFT [Marriage & Family Therapist; Corvallis]: Phone: 831-245-3502 or 831-227-6031. Website: www.therapybytracy.com. [PTD]. Age: Adults
Erica Yerkey, LPC [Counselor, Corvallis]: Phone: 541-234-8084. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19), Adults
(4) Local support groups and classes
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Support Groups: https://afsp.org/find-support/ive-lost-someone/find-a-support-group
Support After Suicide - Corvallis: 541-905-9787
Lumina Hospice: www.luminahospice.org
Grief Support: www.luminahospice.org/grief-loss; 541.757.9616; "Lumina offers a variety of grief support programs so that everyone in the community has a safe place to explore and share their grief reactions. Our grief support is offered free-of-charge to anyone in the community grieving the loss of a loved one, regardless of when, where, or how the death occurred, or connection to hospice. To participate or learn more about what type of support may be right for you, contact our Bereavement Coordinator. Lumina offers 4 types of grief support resources: (1) Individual Support: "Our team offers individual consults and can provide access to grief support materials and resources, giving you the support that’s right for you." (2) Drop-In Grief Support Group: "Join a network of fellow grievers and explore a different topic each session guided by a grief support counselor. There is no commitment, just join us when you need support. Examples of topics: what is helpful and unhelpful in grief, listening to your instincts, how to outwardly express grief, and coping with grief during the holidays."; (3) Family & Child Grief Support: "Lumina creates a safe place where all family members can explore, express, and learn about their grief by utilizing art, play, movement, and other tools to help children and parents find common ground in their loss, and to support each other." (4) Grief Education & Support Group Series: "Grief Education and Support Group is a structured group where participants commit to an eight-week series. Participants are with the same cohort for the eight weeks. Each session includes a presentation on a topic such as changes experienced in bereavement and practical tips on coping with grief, followed by group discussion and sharing of experiences."
Family Grief Support Group: support for families with children and teens ages 4–18 who are grieving
Samaritan Health Services - Support Groups & Skills Classes
Grief Support Group
(5) Regional psychotherapists (available via telehealth)
Laurie Burke, PhD [Portland]: burkepsychological.com. "Burke has published extensively on grief and its complications, with a special focus on violent death loss and spiritual struggle in bereavement.... She also co-edited the book The Restorative Nature of Ongoing Connections with the Deceased: Exploring Presence within Absence. Dr. Burke’s therapeutic work engages her with a wide range of losses, with a particular concentration on the experience of traumatic and violent death loss."
Elizabeth Smith, LCSW [Portland]: https://www.elizabethdsmithphd.com/portland-grief-psychotherapist; “Elizabeth D. Smith, PhD works with patients who have suffered the loss of a loved one. She offers grief counseling and bereavement therapy in SE Portland for those grieving a spouse, partner, child, parent, other family member, friend, or pet.”
Amy B. Berman, PhD: Portland; Sequoia Psychological Services; "Dr. Berman offers individual psychotherapy for those healing from trauma, grief and loss." She is a Certified Grief Educator.
Grounded Grief Therapy [Portland}: https://www.groundedgrief.com: A group practice of 7 providers, including director Katherine Hatch, LCSW.
Sarah Kaufman, LMFT [Eugene]: https://www.sarahkaufman.org/grief
Good Grief Guidance [Bend]: https://goodgriefguidance.com/; A group practice
Oregon Counseling: https://oregoncounseling.com/services/grief-and-loss
Joshua Hartley, LPC: https://jhartleycounseling.com/grief-and-loss
Grief.com
Training for professionals
Portland Institute for Loss & Transition: https://www.portlandinstitute.org/faculty