LGBTQ+ & Asian American Therapists in Oregon
Affirming online therapy for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and Asian American Oregonians — Portland, Eugene, Salem, Bend, and beyond. No code-switching. No explaining yourself. Just care that meets you where you are.
Private pay · HSA/FSA accepted · Out-of-network superbills · How payment works
We're here for
Oregon's LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities
Oregon has the highest share of LGBTQ+ adults of any state in the country — and yet truly affirming, culturally competent mental health care can still be surprisingly hard to find. Too many queer and BIPOC Oregonians sit across from therapists who treat their identity as secondary, or who ask clients of color to explain their own experience mid-session.
At Rainbow Connection Counseling Collective, our therapists are LGBTQ+ and BIPOC identifying — bringing lived experience alongside rigorous clinical training. Whether you're in Portland navigating the city's evolving queer landscape, in a smaller Oregon community where affirming care is even harder to access, or anywhere across the state — we're here for you.
We offer 100% telehealth therapy across Oregon, meaning you can access affirming care from your home, your office, or wherever you feel safest — without the commute or the waiting room.
- Williams Institute, UCLA — Adult LGBT Population in the United States (2023)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness — LGBTQI
- The Trevor Project — 2022 state-level data, ages 13–24
- KFF — Survey of Racism, Discrimination and Health (2023)
Affirming mental health care
across all of life's challenges
Evidence-based, identity-affirming therapy for the full spectrum of mental health and relationship needs — available to all Oregonians via telehealth.
Serving LGBTQ+ Oregonians
from every corner of the state
Because we're 100% telehealth, geography is never a barrier to affirming care. We serve clients across all of Oregon.
LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Therapy for Portland
Affirming therapy for Portland's vibrant and politically active LGBTQ+ community — from the Pearl District and North Portland to East Portland and Southeast. Specialized support for activist burnout, housing and cost-of-living stress, and the distinct pressures of Portland's queer cultural scene.
Queer-Affirming Therapy in Eugene & the Willamette Valley
Culturally grounded care for Eugene's LGBTQ+ community and the broader Willamette Valley — with understanding of university-town dynamics, rural-to-urban LGBTQ+ migration, and the region's diverse faith communities.
Affirming Therapy for Salem & the Mid-Valley
Affirming telehealth for Salem and the mid-valley — serving Oregon's capital city, its government and education workforce, and LGBTQ+ individuals navigating a politically complex environment close to power.
LGBTQ+ Therapy in Bend & Central Oregon
Online therapy for Bend's rapidly growing LGBTQ+ community — with awareness of the isolation that can come with outdoor recreation culture, the region's conservative pockets, and the challenges of being queer in a fast-changing small city.
Affirming Therapy for Medford, Ashland & Southern Oregon
Affirming care for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals in Southern Oregon — a region where progressive and conservative communities coexist, and where affirming mental health care has historically been hard to find.
Online LGBTQ+ Therapy Across Oregon
Corvallis, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Gresham, Lake Oswego, and beyond — telehealth means affirming care reaches every ZIP code in Oregon, including rural and coastal communities where in-person LGBTQ+ affirming providers are scarce.
All sessions are conducted via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. As long as you are in Oregon during your session, we can work together — whether you're in a city, a suburb, a rural community, or anywhere in between.
Not just affirming —
deeply, genuinely inclusive
Oregon has no shortage of therapists. Here's why LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Oregonians keep choosing Rainbow Connection Counseling Collective.
Lived Identity, Not Just Training
Our therapists are LGBTQ+ and BIPOC identifying. You won't spend session time explaining what it's like to be queer, to navigate family dynamics as a person of color, or to feel the weight of minority stress. We already know — and we build from there.
No Code-Switching Required
Bring your slang, your community references, your cultural context. RCCC is a space where you can be your full, unedited self without worrying about making your therapist comfortable.
OR-Licensed & Oregon-Fluent
Our clinicians hold Oregon licenses and understand the cultural and geographic landscape for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Oregonians — from Portland's queer neighborhoods to the state's rural and coastal communities.
Accessible Across Oregon
100% telehealth with flexible scheduling means no commute, no waiting rooms, and no geographic barrier — whether you're in inner Southeast Portland or a small Southern Oregon town. You deserve care that works around your life.
Your care,
on your terms
Paying privately puts you — not an insurance company — in charge of your care: what goes on record, who you see, and how the work unfolds.
HSA & FSA cards accepted · Monthly superbills for out-of-network reimbursement · Fees discussed in your free consultation
Schedule a Free Consultation- Your privacy stays yours When you pay privately and don't submit for reimbursement, no diagnosis is required to begin and no insurer reviews your records. You decide what goes on file.
- A specialist you choose Your options aren't limited to your plan's network list. Choose a clinician for their training and lived experience — including an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist who shares your community.
- You and your therapist, no one else No insurer session limits or approvals. You and your therapist decide how often you meet, how long you continue, and how long sessions run — including 90-minute couples sessions.
Common questions from
Oregon clients
Answers to the questions we hear most often from LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Oregonians considering therapy.
Yes — all sessions are conducted via HIPAA-compliant telehealth, which means we can work with any client located in Oregon during their session. Whether you're in Portland, Eugene, Salem, Bend, Medford, Corvallis, or anywhere else in the state, geography is never a barrier to accessing care. The only requirement is that you are physically present in Oregon at the time of your session.
Yes. Every clinician who works with Oregon clients is licensed in Oregon, and all sessions meet Oregon's telehealth requirements. Our founder, Harry Dixon, holds an Oregon Licensed Professional Counselor license (LPC #C8199) issued by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists and is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. We also see clients in California, Washington, and New York.
Our therapy is private pay, with one exception: Harry Dixon is our only clinician in-network with Cigna. If you pay privately and don't submit for reimbursement, no diagnosis is required to begin and no insurer reviews your records — and you choose your clinician for fit rather than from a network list. We accept HSA and FSA cards and provide monthly superbills you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement. We'll go over fees during your free consultation — reach out here or call 619.363.4674.
Often, yes. Many PPO plans reimburse part of the cost of out-of-network therapy, and we provide a monthly superbill you can submit to your insurer. A superbill includes a diagnosis, so whether to submit one is your choice — some clients prefer to keep their care completely private. Before you start, it helps to call your insurer and ask about your out-of-network outpatient mental health benefits, your deductible, and whether telehealth is covered.
Many therapists in Oregon identify as "LGBTQ+ affirming" — but affirmation isn't the same as deep understanding. At RCCC, our therapists are LGBTQ+ and BIPOC identifying, meaning clients get to work with therapists who walk the walk, not just talk the talk. We specialize in the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity, racial identity, and cultural background — a combination that remains genuinely rare, even in Portland. We also offer sex therapy with an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, which distinguishes us from most general LGBTQ+ therapists in Oregon. Learn more about our LGBTQ+ therapy.
Yes. Our Oregon-licensed clinicians provide evaluations for gender-affirming care and, when clinically appropriate, letters of support for gender-affirming surgery. We approach these evaluations from an affirming, informed consent framework — not a gatekeeping one. Learn more about evaluations for gender-affirming care.
Absolutely. Oregon — and the Portland metro area in particular — has a significant and growing Asian American community, and RCCC is deeply committed to serving AAPI clients. Harry brings both lived experience as an Asian American and specialized clinical training to address the unique mental health challenges Asian American Oregonians face — including intergenerational trauma, racial trauma, model minority myth pressure, family dynamics shaped by cultural silence, and the intersection of AAPI identity with LGBTQ+ experience. We work with clients across diverse Asian communities including Chinese American, Filipino American, Vietnamese American, Korean American, Japanese American, South Asian American, and multiracial Asian clients throughout Oregon. Learn more about our Asian American therapy.
The easiest way to start is to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. During that call, we'll hear a little about what brings you to therapy, answer any questions you have, and get a sense of whether we're the right fit — no commitment, no pressure. If you prefer, you can also reach us directly at 619.363.4674. We typically respond to all inquiries within one to two business days.
Licensed & accepting clients in 4 states
Online therapy — from wherever you feel most comfortable and safe.
You deserve therapists who
understand you
Schedule a free consultation and experience the difference of therapy with clinicians who share your community, hold your full identity, and know how to help.
Private pay · HSA/FSA accepted · Monthly superbills for out-of-network reimbursement
Questions? Call us at 619.363.4674 or send a message