Built by a Therapist,
For Therapists.
Oregon Counselor Directory isn't run by a faceless corporation. It's built and maintained by one person who understands both the clinical room and the code behind it.
Heritage of Grit, Future of Flow.
Raised in Eugene, Oregon by an East German chemical engineer and a Mexican electrical engineer, technology and creativity were part of my DNA from day one. I've always loved art and design, and I've been a creative soul since I was a kid. I started coding at 14, founded startups in my twenties, and taught programming at a community college.
I also have a deep love for travel. I spent time living in Europe, soaking in different cultures and perspectives, before returning to the USA to pursue my graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My primary motivation for coming back was to be close to my father, who was sick. He passed away last year, and I carry his memory with me in everything I build. I still want to make him proud.
In 2017, I pivoted to counseling — working in some of the toughest environments around: residential drug treatment, the Lane County Jail, and crisis intervention. I still work shifts at the jail today, alongside my private practice. That ground-level experience keeps me honest.
The Problem
During my transition into private practice, I noticed something: talented therapists and small business owners kept getting stuck on the exact same technical problems. They had ugly websites, zero online presence, and were drowning in admin work with no time for marketing. The clinical skills were there, but the business side was killing them.
The Solution
I built Oregon Counselor Directory and my consulting practice, CUTI LLC, to bridge that gap. I combine 15+ years of software engineering with the empathy, ethics, and communication skills of a therapist. The result? Practical solutions that actually work, explained in plain English, built for people who'd rather focus on their craft than fight with technology.
Core Mission
For Clients Seeking Help
Finding therapy is already hard enough. The directory is designed to make searching intuitive, fast, and transparent. No endless scrolling through dead profiles—just active, verified providers in Oregon ready to help, with clear filtering for what matters most (insurance, location, specialty).
For Therapists & Businesses
You shouldn't have to be a tech wizard to run a successful practice. Whether through directory listings that automatically generate leads, or my dedicated consulting services for custom web development and AI automation, my goal is to give you your evenings back. From overwhelmed to automated.
Eric Richers, LPC
Founder & Engineer