Community Resources

General Therapy Directories - Search by Location, Insurance, Specialty

• Psychology Today - Find therapists, psychiatrists, and treatment centers by location, insurance, and specialty.

• Mindful Therapy Group - Therapy and psychiatry network serving Washington & Oregon; includes self-scheduling.

• Open Path Psychotherapy Collective - Affordable therapy ($40–$70/session) with licensed providers.

• TherapyDen - Inclusive directory searchable by specialty, identity, and therapeutic approach.

• Talkspace - Subscription-based online therapy and psychiatry with licensed providers.

• BetterHelp - Virtual therapy platform offering text, phone, and video sessions.

 

Identity-Affirming & Culturally Responsive Therapy

• Inclusive Therapist

• Therapy for Black Girls

• Therapy for Black Men

• Clinicians of Color

• Latinx Therapy

• Asian Mental Health Collective

 

Crisis Counseling & Community Referral

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 - 24/7 free emotional support and crisis counseling.

• 211 – Call 2-1-1 or visit 211.org - Connects individuals to local mental health and therapy resources.

Oregon —

• Bridges Therapy — One of the biggest pediatric behavioral health providers in the Portland area. Offers therapy for children, teens, and families

• The Children's Program — Focused specifically on children’s mental health and developmental support. Good option for younger children and coordinated family care. 

• Portland Therapy Center — Not a clinic itself, but a very useful directory where you can filter therapists.

• Children's Play Therapy — Play-therapy focused practice for younger children.

• Sprout Therapy PDX — Provides therapy for children, teens, families, and relationships.

• Jewish Family & Child Service — Counseling for children, teens, couples, and families; accepts OHP and offers sliding scale support. 

• Raising Brave Kids — specializes in child anxiety and OCD using CBT/ERP.

• Positive Behavior Supports — ABA and behavioral support services for autism/developmental disabilities.

• Align Counseling — Works with young children, adolescents, foster youth, developmental disabilities, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and family therapy.

 

Washington —

• Arcadia Psychotherapy — Offers therapy for children, teens, and families statewide. 

• Femme and Them — LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy practice serving families and youth across Washington via telehealth. Accepts:

• Northwest ABA — ABA/autism support provider serving Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Lynnwood, and surrounding areas.

• Seattle Children's Magnuson — One of the largest pediatric behavioral health systems in Washington

• New Ground Counseling  — Specialized child therapy clinic in Snohomish focused on: play therapy, anxiety, trauma, grief, behavioral issues, family counseling

• Una Therapy Group — Washington practice serving children, teens, and families with both in-person and statewide telehealth.

• Grit City Counseling — Tacoma-based counseling group with statewide telehealth

• Whole Child Therapy Services — Strong option for younger children needing: occupational therapy, speech therapy, behavioral/developmental support, autism-related services

• Empower Tomorrow Therapy Services — Family and child counseling with telehealth across Washington.

Oregon —

• Parenting Now — Offers parenting groups, infant support, parent education, and home visiting programs in Lane County.

• The Family Connection — Provides free parenting workshops, support groups, and family events in Jackson and Josephine counties.

• Family Resource Center — Free parenting classes, parent support groups, caregiver workshops, family activities, Zoom and in-person options.

• Hacienda CDC – Sembrando Semillitas — Culturally specific support program for Latino families with children under 5.

• Healthy Families Oregon — Free statewide home-visiting and parenting support program for families with young children. 

 

Washington —

• Circle of Parents — One of the best-known free parenting peer support programs in WA. Parent-led groups with trained facilitators

• PEPS — Popular parent peer-support organization offering: expecting parent groups, newborn support groups, toddler/child development discussions, workshops

• PREPARES — Free family support network serving parents from pregnancy through age 5.

• Washington Family Support Network — Statewide network of Family Resource Centers offering: parenting support, food/basic needs help, play groups, family activities, referrals, community support

• WithinReach — Connects families to: Medicaid/Apple Health, parenting resources, developmental services, food and childcare support

Oregon — 

• Portland DBT Institute – Provides DBT programs and skills training groups, often delivered via telehealth across Oregon. Portland DBT Institute

• The DBT Clinic – Offers DBT-oriented group therapy and skills training. Good to check about insurance options. The DBT Clinic

• Oregon City DBT, LLC – DBT skills group with rolling enrollment via Zoom; reimbursable by many plans (ask about yours). Oregon City DBT

• Willamette Health & Wellness (DBT skills group offerings in Portland area — not a business result but known for structured DBT classes). Willamette Health & Wellness

• LifeStance Counseling (Oregon) – Offers DBT Light Skills Groups and other group therapy formats statewide. LifeStance Counseling

• Online DBT Groups – Weekly virtual DBT skills groups open to people throughout Oregon and Washington (can be more flexible on insurance). Online DBT Groups 

 

Washington — 

• Northwest DBT – Specializes in DBT skills groups for adults & teens. Northwest DBT

• Fircrest Behavioral Health – Counseling & mental health services that may connect to DBT or related groups. Fircrest Behavioral Health

• Mindful Wellness Counseling, PLLC – Practices mindfulness-based and skills-oriented therapy (ask about DBT groups). Mindful Wellness Counseling

• Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Vancouver – Larger counseling group with individual and potentially group offerings (confirm DBT group availability). Thriveworks Counseling

• Tranquil Tides Counseling LLC – Counseling practice possibly offering therapeutic groups (check directly). Tranquil Tides Counseling

• Western Psychological and Counseling Services – Comprehensive psychology practice; inquire about group therapy options. Western Psychological and Counseling Services

Neurodivergent & Combined Groups

• Unmasked & Understood (AuDHD / ADHD / Autism) - A neurodivergent meetup group in Portland for adults who identify as autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, or both — focused on low-pressure connection, conversation, and mutual support in a sensory-friendly environment. Meetup - ADHD/ Autism Support Groups 

• Portland Rainbow Brains – Neurodivergent Adults Meetup - A neurodivergent social + support group with opportunities for online chatting and in-person meetups, welcoming autistic, ADHD, AuDHD folks and allies — inclusive LGBTQIA2S+ space. PDX Rainbow Brains - ADHD/ Autism Support Groups

• PDX Autistic Adults (Facebook Group) - A private Facebook group aimed at adults on the autism spectrum in the Portland, Oregon area. (Joining usually involves requesting access via the FB group page.) Autism Society of Oregon

• Autistic Self Advocacy Portland (AASAPDX) - A peer-facilitated support group run by and for autistic adults in the Portland metro area, focusing on discussions about adult life challenges, community, and personal goals. NAMI Resources 

Oregon —

• D&D Group Therapy from Full Spectrum Therapy - LGBTQ+ neurodivergent–friendly adult group using D&D as a therapeutic and community building tool. Full Spectrum Therapy

• Alive Counseling Clinic – Dungeons & Dragons Therapy Group - Accepts several insurance plans (including Oregon Health Plan/OHP, Providence, Kaiser, and PacificSource) and has sliding-scale rates (~$25–$35/session). Alive Counseling Clinic

• Portland Neurodivergent Clinic LLC – D&D Group Therapy - Group therapy sessions using D&D to build social/emotional skills; sliding scale available, check insurance coverage with provider. Portland Neurodivergent Clinic

 

Washington —

• Therapeutic D&D Group with Warren James Barrett - Facilitated group therapy (telehealth) that can be billed to insurance with a diagnosis; ~10 sessions, ~60-90$/session. Warren James Barrett

• Mindspring Counseling – D&D Group Therapy - Zoom sessions, insurance coverage possible (verify with your provider), or ~$25/week if self-pay. Mindspring Counseling

 

Community & Casual D&D — Low/Free Cost - 

If you’re looking for casual gaming groups that aren’t therapy-related, these are usually inexpensive or free — great for meeting players and starting campaigns:

• D&D Newbie Sessions – groups exist for Seattle and Portland and you can join events listed for your area. D&D Newbie Session

• Online group finders like Nerd Culture’s D&D Group Finder — lets you search for local Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Portland, and Vancouver (WA) games. Nerd Culture

• Tabletop One-Shots & Drop-In Games in Portland/Hillsboro - Queer gaming nights and tabletop events that include RPGs (occasionally D&D); typically free or donation-based. Queen Social Club

• Game Stores & Community Boards - Local game stores often host weekly events or have boards where players post looking for groups. Other Worlds 

Start Here - Find Local Resources by Zip Code

• 211 - Connects you to local housing, rental assistance, food programs, and other essential services in WA and OR. 211.org

 

Housing & Rental Assistance

Washington - 

• Washington State Department of Commerce - Emergency Rental Assistance programs and housing stability resources. Washington State Department of Commerce

• Washington State Housing Finance Commission - Rental assistance programs, homebuyer education, and foreclosure prevention. WSHFC

• Northwest Justice Project - Free civil legal help for tenants facing eviction. Northwest Justice Project

Oregon - 

• Oregon Housing and Community Services - Rental assistance and housing stabilization programs. OHCS

• Oregon Law Center - Free legal assistance for low-income tenants. Oregon Law Center

• Community Action Partnership of Oregon - Local agencies offering rent, utility, and housing support. CAP Oregon

 

Food Assistance

Washington - 

• Washington State Department of Social and Health Services - SNAP (Basic Food) benefits and emergency food assistance. WA SNAP

• Northwest Harvest - Statewide food bank distribution network. Northwest Harvest 

• Food Lifeline - Food bank locator and meal programs across Western WA. Food Lifeline

 

Oregon - 

• Oregon Department of Human Services - SNAP benefits and food assistance programs. OR SNAP 

• Oregon Food Bank - Food pantry locator and community meal sites statewide. Oregon Food Bank

Project Access NOW- Culturally responsive insurance enrollment assistance for Oregon residents.

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Coalition of Community Health Clinics- Trusted community partners offering culturally responsive help enrolling in Oregon Health Plan.

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Cascadia Health Urgent Walk-In Clinic- In-person insurance enrollment assistance.