Photo of Darlene Marie Stimson, Marriage & Family Therapist in 97304, OR
Darlene Marie Stimson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97304
I work with adolescents, young adults, college age adults, individuals, couples and families.
Accepting new clients! Life can be filled with unexpected challenges. These vary from change of life situations to loss of job, marital difficulties, divorce, trauma and grief over the loss of a loved one. I welcome you to explore various ways to navigate these experiences in a safe, sensitive and warm environment. Together we can find creative and positive approaches tailored to your circumstances. As a team we can explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors and take action to reach a positive outcome!
I work with adolescents, young adults, college age adults, individuals, couples and families.
Accepting new clients! Life can be filled with unexpected challenges. These vary from change of life situations to loss of job, marital difficulties, divorce, trauma and grief over the loss of a loved one. I welcome you to explore various ways to navigate these experiences in a safe, sensitive and warm environment. Together we can find creative and positive approaches tailored to your circumstances. As a team we can explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors and take action to reach a positive outcome!
(503) 461-4384 View (503) 461-4384
Photo of Christine Lorimer, LPC Intern in 97304, OR
Christine Lorimer
LPC Intern, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97304
Having a safe place to work through what life throws at you can be valuable, and having a counselor who is a good fit can help you feel more at ease in the counseling experience. I work with people who are experiencing relationship difficulties, going through life transitions, dealing with depression, anxiety, and grief. I use a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Individual Emotionally Focused Therapy (IFIT).
Having a safe place to work through what life throws at you can be valuable, and having a counselor who is a good fit can help you feel more at ease in the counseling experience. I work with people who are experiencing relationship difficulties, going through life transitions, dealing with depression, anxiety, and grief. I use a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Individual Emotionally Focused Therapy (IFIT).
(503) 852-5659 View (503) 852-5659
Photo of Susan K Carlson, Licensed Professional Counselor in 97304, OR
Susan K Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97304  (Online Only)
Weather Individuals, couples, or eating disorders- You want RESULTS. You won't settle for less than tangible change in your life and relationships. So neither will I. I'll help you take charge of the way your mental health is impacted by your physical health, particularly hormones and nutrition, our thinking, and how well we live out our values. This helps you generate the energy and feelings you need and want for your best life! If you want to build a stronger relationship than you ever had before- call me! Ready to step into the best life you've had? Let's talk.
Weather Individuals, couples, or eating disorders- You want RESULTS. You won't settle for less than tangible change in your life and relationships. So neither will I. I'll help you take charge of the way your mental health is impacted by your physical health, particularly hormones and nutrition, our thinking, and how well we live out our values. This helps you generate the energy and feelings you need and want for your best life! If you want to build a stronger relationship than you ever had before- call me! Ready to step into the best life you've had? Let's talk.
(503) 386-1234 View (503) 386-1234
Photo of Tiffany Barth, Professional Counselor Associate in 97304, OR
Tiffany Barth
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, PCA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97304
Maybe, you're looking for help with a personal life issue, relationship issues, or you want to work through the pain of past hurts or the grief of a significant loss? Counseling provides the opportunity for healthy change, personal growth and healing. I work from an integrated cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approach. My focus is on helping clients gain insight and change thoughts and actions, so they may better understand their problems and find healing from life's hurts, restore health to relationships, and develop helpful solutions to life's challenges. I work with individuals, couples, and families, adults and children.
Maybe, you're looking for help with a personal life issue, relationship issues, or you want to work through the pain of past hurts or the grief of a significant loss? Counseling provides the opportunity for healthy change, personal growth and healing. I work from an integrated cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approach. My focus is on helping clients gain insight and change thoughts and actions, so they may better understand their problems and find healing from life's hurts, restore health to relationships, and develop helpful solutions to life's challenges. I work with individuals, couples, and families, adults and children.
(971) 224-7811 View (971) 224-7811
Photo of Jennifer Heine, Licensed Professional Counselor in 97304, OR
Jennifer Heine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97304
Life can be heavy, overwhelming, and confusing at times - it can be hard to find connection, feel understood, and valued. Sometimes we all struggle to bring our emotions back into balance, handle difficult feelings, or be effective in relationships. I am here to walk alongside of you through these times. As a therapist who focuses on attachment and connection, we work together in a secure and judgement-free environment where you can learn more about yourself, make goals and create a more meaningful life.
Life can be heavy, overwhelming, and confusing at times - it can be hard to find connection, feel understood, and valued. Sometimes we all struggle to bring our emotions back into balance, handle difficult feelings, or be effective in relationships. I am here to walk alongside of you through these times. As a therapist who focuses on attachment and connection, we work together in a secure and judgement-free environment where you can learn more about yourself, make goals and create a more meaningful life.
(971) 273-5731 View (971) 273-5731
Photo of Lola Carlile, Licensed Professional Counselor in 97304, OR
Lola Carlile
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, ATR, LPC
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97304
As an expressive art therapy counselor, I am able to offer a quiet, serene, and peaceful interactive environment that will allow you to explore your life and improve the quality of your life. You need not have any experience. We will work together to provide you with tools to enhance your journey through life. I work with children, young adults, teens, women, and a limited number of families.
As an expressive art therapy counselor, I am able to offer a quiet, serene, and peaceful interactive environment that will allow you to explore your life and improve the quality of your life. You need not have any experience. We will work together to provide you with tools to enhance your journey through life. I work with children, young adults, teens, women, and a limited number of families.
(971) 253-7698 View (971) 253-7698
Photo of Compassionate Comfort Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 97304, OR
Compassionate Comfort Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97304
Now accepting new clients for our Salem and Beaverton offices. At Compassionate Comfort Counseling, LLC we provide accessible and personalized mental health counseling and therapy, either in-person or virtually. We offer individual, couple, and family therapy sessions.
Now accepting new clients for our Salem and Beaverton offices. At Compassionate Comfort Counseling, LLC we provide accessible and personalized mental health counseling and therapy, either in-person or virtually. We offer individual, couple, and family therapy sessions.
(503) 479-2888 View (503) 479-2888
Photo of Ryan Connor, Licensed Professional Counselor in 97304, OR
Ryan Connor
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97304
Maybe, you're looking for help with your marriage, or help with a personal life issue, or you want to work through the pain of past hurts or the grief of a significant loss? Counseling provides the opportunity for healthy change, personal growth and healing. I work from an integrated Adlerian and cognitive-behavioral perspective. I focus on helping my clients change thoughts and actions, so they may better understand their problems and find healing from life's hurts, restore health to relationships, and develop helpful solutions to life's challenges.
Maybe, you're looking for help with your marriage, or help with a personal life issue, or you want to work through the pain of past hurts or the grief of a significant loss? Counseling provides the opportunity for healthy change, personal growth and healing. I work from an integrated Adlerian and cognitive-behavioral perspective. I focus on helping my clients change thoughts and actions, so they may better understand their problems and find healing from life's hurts, restore health to relationships, and develop helpful solutions to life's challenges.
(503) 396-4239 View (503) 396-4239
Photo of The Trauma Academy Northwest LLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 97304, OR
The Trauma Academy Northwest LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97304
Trauma is a highly complex and personal experience. Everyone's experience and definition of trauma is different. Among both professionals and clients, it is often incredibly misunderstood. It affects us across physical, social, emotional, and spiritual bounds. It compromises our ability to process sensory input and renders us incapable of communicating at times. Traumatic experiences can make us feel "small" and incompetent, incapable of managing basic tasks at times, or we may even develop intermittent or chronic pain.
Trauma is a highly complex and personal experience. Everyone's experience and definition of trauma is different. Among both professionals and clients, it is often incredibly misunderstood. It affects us across physical, social, emotional, and spiritual bounds. It compromises our ability to process sensory input and renders us incapable of communicating at times. Traumatic experiences can make us feel "small" and incompetent, incapable of managing basic tasks at times, or we may even develop intermittent or chronic pain.
(971) 340-4114 View (971) 340-4114
Photo of Taylor Gjesdal, Licensed Professional Counselor in 97304, OR
Taylor Gjesdal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97304
I provide clients with the collaborative support they need to make lasting change. Working from a strengths-based and systemic view, I strongly believe that every client has the ability to achieve their therapeutic goals. I bring a mix of humor, warmth, curiosity and openness to sessions and value the process of building trust and safety with my clients. I strive to deepen my understanding of client's physical, emotional and mental needs and assist them in their journey towards personal growth.
I provide clients with the collaborative support they need to make lasting change. Working from a strengths-based and systemic view, I strongly believe that every client has the ability to achieve their therapeutic goals. I bring a mix of humor, warmth, curiosity and openness to sessions and value the process of building trust and safety with my clients. I strive to deepen my understanding of client's physical, emotional and mental needs and assist them in their journey towards personal growth.
(541) 644-4673 View (541) 644-4673
Grassroots Counseling - Salem
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97304
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Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.