Transgender Resource & Referral List
CONTENTS
(1) Psychotherapists who have stated they are affirming
(2) Local medical professionals
(3) Local advocacy and support groups
(4) Other resources
(1) Psychotherapists who have stated they are affirming
The following therapists have indicated that they are affirming of people who identify as transgender. It is recommended that you inquire about therapist's competence in working with transgender clients by asking them directly about this prior to initiating therapy. Note: [PTD] Indicates that the therapist has a listing with more information on the Psychology Today Find a Therapist database (see www.psychologytoday.com)
Kate Aronoff, LPC: [Counselor; Albany]: Phone: (541) 704-7254. Website: www.aronoffcounseling.com. [PTD]. Age: Adults
Michelle "Micki" Bachand, LPC, CADC-I [Counselor; Corvallis] Phone: 503-936-6163. [PTD]. Age: Adolecents (11+) and adults.
Brenda Cochran, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis] Phone: 541-231-2998. Website: www.brendacochrancounseling.com. Age: Teenagers (16+), Adults
Farrah Dalal, LMFT [Marriage & Family Therapist; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-373-8242. Website: www.farrahdalal.com. [PTD]. Age: All ages
Katherine Eastlake, LPC, RPT [Counselor; Corvallis] Phone: 541-224-7538. Website: www.katherineeastlake.com. [PTD]. Ages 0-19 (toddlers, children, and adolescents). This therapist has offered a therapy group for transgender/gender expansive teens starting in November. Ages 16-19 (accepts insurance).
Christopher Elgin, LPC, CADCI [Counselor; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-246-9190. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents (14+); Adults
Melissa Grossman, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis] Phone: 503-487-0157. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19); Adults
Michelle Hayes, LCSW, CADC I [Social Worker; Corvallis] Phone: 541-207-7795; 541-361-5160. Website: https://michellehayeslcsw.com. [PTD]. This therapist has been active in organizing the local Gender Health and Community Network committee. She has a particular interest in serving transgender clients, including gender-affirming letters for medical care, safety letters, advocating and resources.
Janice Imel, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis] Phone: 541-516-7632. [PTD].Age: Preteens/Tweens, Adolescents, Adults
Tracy Iserhott, LCSW [Social Worker; Albany] Phone: 541-570-9234
Diana Joy, LPC [Counselor; Albany] Phone: 541-204-2160. [PTD]. Age: Adults
Angela Koning, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis] Phone: 541-272-6132. Website: www.natureofpeople.com. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents (14 to 19), Adults
Cindy Knapp, LMFT [Marriage and Family Therapist; Corvallis] Phone: 541-752-7844. Website: www.therapywithcindy.com. [PTD].
Declan McCarron, LMFT [Marriage and Family Therapist; Corvallis] Phone: 510-808-6078. Website: www.declanmccarron.com. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents (14 to 19), Adults
Joy McMahon, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis] Phone: 541-526-0529. [PTD]. Age: Children (6 to 10), Preteens/Tweens (11 to 13), Adolescents (14 to 19), Adults
Michael Neiman, LCSW [Social Worker; Albany] Phone: 541-833-0221. Age: Adolescents (14-19), 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
Catherine Polan Orzech, LMFT [Marriage and Family Therapist; Corvallis] Phone: 541-612-3413. Website: www.corvallismindfulnesstherapy.org. [PTD]. Age: Children (6 to 10), Adolescents(14 to 19), Adults
Erika Patterson, PhD [Psychologist; Eugene]: Phone: 573-356-5536. Website: www.epattersontherapy.com. [PTD]. Age: Adults
Madeline Rubin, LCSW [Counselor, Corvallis]. Phone: 541-752-4803. Age: Adults.
Sam Sappington, PhD [Psychologist; Corvallis] Phone: 541-507-0203. [PTD]. Age: Adults
Audrey Schwartz, PhD [Psychologist; Corvallis] Phone: 541-372-6047. Website: www.audreyschwartzphd.com. [PTD]. Age: Adults
Stephanie Shippen, PsyD [Psychologist; Corvallis] Phone: 541-207-1316. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents, Adults
Shoshana Spergel Rappaport, LCSW, CADCIII [Social Worker; Corvallis] Phone: 503-407-9256. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents, Adults
Jana Svoboda, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis] Phone: 541-224-5025. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents (14-19), Adults
Rachel Taylor, LPC [Counselor, Corvallis] Phone: 541-526-7478. Website: www.nw-wellnessworks.com. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents and adults. This therapist has stated that she has experience with working with transgender clients, and is interested in working with them.
Abby Terris, LPC [Counselor; Corvallis] Phone: 541-205-0929. [PTD]. Age: Adults
Cynthia Tucker, LCSW [Social Worker, Corvallis] Phone: 541-526-7732. [PTD]. Age: Adolescents, Adults
Traci Wendell, LCSW [Social Worker; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-766-6171
Emmy Woessner, PsyD: (541) 378-3042 or (541) 230-3969 [PTD]
Evaluations only: Jessica Ellen Wilson, PsyD, Brave Space, 5627 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97206, (503) 967-4080, www.bravespacellc.com
(2) Local medical professionals
The following medical professionals have either indicated that they are affirming of people who are "gender non-conforming" or have been recommended by gender non-conforming people.
April Crofut, MD [psychiatrist; Corvallis]: Phone: 541-738-8727. Fax: 541-758-4503. Affiliated with: Polaris Psychiatric Associates
Olivia Danforth, MD [primary care physician; Corvallis]: Samaritan Family Resident Medical Clinic. 541-768-5142. www.samhealth.org/patient-visitors/find-a-doctor/d/danforth-olivia-1790211845
Rebecca Swiff, MD [Psychiatrist; Corvallis] 541-730-4400. www.rebeccaswiff.com. Age: Children (6+), Adolescents, Adults
Kristen Bradford, MD [physician]: Benton County Health Department (Corvallis). 541-766-6835
Robin McKelvey, MD [primary care physician]: The Corvallis Clinic (Corvallis). 541-754-1150
Greg Miller, PA [physician assistant]: Benton County Health Department (Lebanon). 541-451-6920
Katherine Meeker, FNP [nurse practitioner]: Benton County Health Department (Alsea). 541-487-4076
John Edwards, MD [Corvallis: Samaritan Family Medicine Resident Clinic]: 541-768-5142
OSU Student Health Center - Transgender Care: http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/transgender-care
(3) Local advocacy and support groups
Mid-Willamette Trans Support Network: https://midwillamettetsn.wixsite.com/oursite/about; https://www.facebook.com/MidWillametteTransSupport
Corvallis Transgender Support Group
Resource list: goo.gl/WLu9uc
Gender Health and Community Network Committee (Benton County, Oregon)
A group of local therapists interested in transgender issues. They have developed a list of resources, which can be found here: goo.gl/WLu9uc
LGBTQ Corvallis: www.lgbtqcorvallis.wordpress.com
Out N’ About is a support group for LGBTQQIP (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Pansexual) High Schoolers.
PFLAG – Corvallis/Albany Chapter
“PFLAG” is Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays."
541-782-8829; pflagcorvallisalbany@gmail.com
The Pride Center provides programs and support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual members of the OSU/Corvallis community and their allies (LGBTQQIAA).
https://dce.oregonstate.edu/pc; 541.737.9161; pride.center@oregonstate.edu
RadRemedy: A national database of trans-friendly providers. https://radremedy.nationbuilder.com
SOL LGBTQ+ Multicultural Support Network (OSU): https://dce.oregonstate.edu/sol. SOL is a student-fee funded organization that focuses on Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC).
(4) Other resources
Jessica Ellen Wilson, PsyD, Brave Space, Portland. www.bravespacellc.com; (503) 967-4080. Evaluations only
Legacy Health [Portland; Beaverton] - Services for Transgender and Intersex Patients
Programs: Gender and sexual health program; Adult transgender services; Child transgender services; Randall Children's Diabetes and Endocrine
OHSU - Transgender Health Resources: www.ohsu.edu/xd/health/services/transgender-health/resources.cfm
Rebecca Swiff's list of resources: www.rebeccaswiff.com/resources
Corvallis Public Library - LGBTQ Resources: https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/lgbtq-resources