Ayala Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Portland, OR 97242
Let's Connect (971) 251-1591
Coming to therapy is a brave choice that takes vulnerability, courage, and energy. You may be experiencing pain, anxiety, anger, dissatisfaction, or numbness, and looking to experience your life differently. I prioritize the therapeutic relationship, and bring a warm, steady, and grounded presence into the therapy space. I empower, and encourage my clients toward exploring their emotions, body experiences, thoughts, memories and desires. I support clients in navigating their internal and relational worlds toward fullness, freedom and agency. I am a holder of hope and offer my clients deep compassion along with direct guidance.
Each individual and relationship system has a unique and complex blueprint and I am committed to understanding and exploring each experience. My practice is guided by social justice principles and the belief that we are our own greatest healers. I believe problems occur in context and are influenced by the social/political systems in which they arise.
I believe humans have an innate propensity for growth, and have the strength and ability to overcome challenges. I will help you discover the internal wisdom you innately have to help traverse the path to healing.
Call or Email Ayala Parker now for a free 15 minute consultation - (971) 251-1591
Let's Connect (971) 251-1591
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
- Couple Sessions $190
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa Ayala Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 251-1591
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / T2404 Ayala Parker
- Attended Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, MA in Marriage, Couples, & Family Therapy
- Membership with AAMFT 117125 / 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ayala Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (971) 251-1591
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Ayala Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (971) 251-1591
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Relational
- Strength-Based
Ayala Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (971) 251-1591