Occupational Therapy in Portland, OR

Last updated: April 17, 2026

242 NPI-registered pediatric occupational therapy providers serve Portland, OR. Each listing includes the provider's name, location, specialties, listed credentials, and current new-patient status, with a link to the full profile and to verify the provider in the official NBCOT registry. Listings refreshed from the NPPES registry April 2026.

242 providers in Portland — showing 50 per page (page 1 of 5)

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Occupational Therapy in Portland, OR

Finding a pediatric occupational therapist in Portland often comes down to matching your child's needs — fine-motor skills, handwriting, sensory processing, feeding, or daily-living routines — with a clinic that takes your insurance and can see you within a reasonable window. FindKidTherapy lists pediatric OT providers across the Portland metro, from sensory gyms and clinics in Beaverton, Tigard, and Gresham to practices in Northeast and Southeast Portland and hospital-affiliated programs near OHSU Doernbecher and Randall Children's.

Portland's pediatric OT market is solid but uneven by setting. Families often report shorter waits at solo and smaller clinics and longer ones at hospital-affiliated programs, where demand for sensory and feeding services tends to concentrate. If your child is under three, Oregon's Early Intervention program can sometimes start developmental supports sooner than a private waitlist.

Most families begin with a 60–90 minute evaluation covering fine-motor, sensory, and daily-living skills, then move into weekly 30–45 minute sessions. Many Portland clinics coordinate OT alongside speech therapy when a child is working across communication and motor or sensory goals at the same time.

Below you'll find the occupational therapy providers currently active in Portland. First, here's what local parents most often tell us they wish they'd known before the first call.

What to expect

A first visit is an evaluation, not treatment — expect assessment of fine-motor, sensory, and daily-living skills, a parent interview, and a written summary with goals. Bring pediatrician notes and any prior IFSP/IEP paperwork.

Insurance

The Oregon Health Plan (OHP / Oregon Medicaid) typically covers medically necessary occupational therapy for children under 21 under the federal EPSDT benefit. In the Portland tri-county area, OHP is delivered through Coordinated Care Organizations — commonly Health Share of Oregon and Trillium Community Health Plan. Commercial plans seen locally (Providence, Kaiser Permanente, Regence, Moda, PacificSource) typically reimburse with prior authorization after the evaluation. Some plans apply annual visit limits on commercial OT — coverage varies, so verify your specific plan before the first visit.

Typical wait times (reported, varies)

Solo / small clinics ~2–6 weeks · mid-sized clinics ~4–10 weeks · sensory-gym and feeding-focused programs ~6–12 weeks · hospital-affiliated (OHSU Doernbecher, Randall Children's) ~8–14 weeks.

Start sooner if under 3

Oregon Early Intervention (EI) supports developmental needs birth-to-three and is delivered through the Multnomah Early Childhood Program (MECP) in Multnomah County and regional ESD programs in Washington and Clackamas counties. Referrals are free and can be started through 211info.

Frequently asked questions — Occupational Therapy in Portland, OR

How long is the wait for pediatric occupational therapy in Portland?

Reported wait times vary by setting. Solo and small clinics commonly start in about 2–6 weeks, mid-sized clinics in 4–10 weeks, and sensory-gym or feeding-focused and hospital-affiliated programs in 6–14 weeks. If your child is under three, Oregon's Early Intervention program can sometimes begin developmental supports sooner than a private waitlist.

Does the Oregon Health Plan cover occupational therapy in Portland?

The Oregon Health Plan (OHP / Oregon Medicaid) typically covers medically necessary occupational therapy for children under 21 through the federal EPSDT benefit. In the Portland tri-county area, OHP benefits are administered through Coordinated Care Organizations such as Health Share of Oregon and Trillium Community Health Plan. Prior authorization is usually required after the evaluation, and coverage varies by plan.

Are there visit limits on occupational therapy in Oregon?

It depends on the plan. Oregon Health Plan coverage for children under 21 is based on medical necessity under the EPSDT benefit, while some commercial plans apply annual visit limits to occupational therapy. Limits, authorization rules, and in-network status vary by plan, so it's best to confirm the specifics with your insurer before the first visit.

What happens at a first pediatric OT evaluation in Portland?

A first visit is an evaluation rather than treatment. It typically covers fine-motor, sensory, and daily-living skills, includes a parent interview, and ends with a written summary of goals. Bringing pediatrician notes and any prior IFSP or IEP paperwork can help the therapist tailor the assessment.

Can occupational therapy and speech therapy be coordinated in Portland?

Yes. Many Portland clinics coordinate occupational and speech therapy when a child is working on motor or sensory goals and communication goals at the same time. If you're considering both, ask whether a clinic offers them under one roof or can align scheduling, which some families find easier to manage.

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50 OT Therapists in Portland

Alexandra Mackenzie, OTR/L, CHT

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Occupational Therapy in Portland, OR

Occupational Therapy in Portland, OR

Frequently asked questions — Occupational Therapy in Portland, OR

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50 OT Therapists in Portland

Alexandra Mackenzie, OTR/L, CHT

Alyssa Cheatham, OTR/L

Alyssa Garcia, OTR/L

Alyssa Lizardo, OTD, OTR/L

Amanda Garber, OTR/L

Amanda Hanlon, OTR/L

Amie Davis, OTR/L

Amy Buchholz, OTR/L

Amy Catlin, OTR/L

Amy Dodson, OTR/L

Amy Hietpas, OTR/L

Amy Kalra

Amy Kay, OTR

Amy Mangum, LOTR

Andrea Lacourse, OTR/L

Anita Dunsmoor, OTR/L

Ann Buzaid, OTR/L

Anne Marie Banasky, OTR, CHT

Anthony Lefkowicz, MS, MOT

Arundhati Mahapatra, BOT,DROT

Ashley Becker-Nunley, MOT

Audrey Forbes, OT

Autumn Carroll, OTR/L

Brandie Ettinger, O.T.

Brett Erspamer, OTR/L

Bridget Mccarthy, OT

Bridget Mcswain, OTD

Bri'Enne Greenwell, OTR

Brittany Behrendt, MOT, OTR/L

Campbell Mikush, OT

Careen Langslet, MS OTL

Caren Cohen, O.T.

Carl Flores, OTR/L

Carolyn Cannon, OT/L

Carolyn Krivda, OTR/L

Carrie Luse, MSR, OT/L, ATP

Cassie Aspen, OTR

Catherine Bloome, OTR/L

Catherine Merrick, OTR/L

Cat-Linh Bui, OTD OTR/L

Chelsea Gaston, MOTR/L

Christina Bongen

Christine Ames, MOTR/L

Christine Brown, OTR

Christine Kim, OT

Claire Bazley

Claire Cutlip, OTR/L

Claire Kirsch

Courtney Livaudais, OTD

Crystal Dewitt

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