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Sage (Sharon) Lynn Emery
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97402
I work with couples, individuals, veterans, and teens.
HI my name is Sage. I am licensed as a Marriage and Family therapist and do alternative therapies. I am an in depth therapist who works with the mind, emotions, body, and spirit.. My training goes back 30 years. Plus 30 years of studying Process Oriented Psychology and certified in Second Training Process Work. I have taught internationally for over 15 years in many countries. As an alternative therapist I work with healing ancestral and past life trauma that are encoded in your DNA and soul fragment healing from trauma.
I work with couples, individuals, veterans, and teens.
HI my name is Sage. I am licensed as a Marriage and Family therapist and do alternative therapies. I am an in depth therapist who works with the mind, emotions, body, and spirit.. My training goes back 30 years. Plus 30 years of studying Process Oriented Psychology and certified in Second Training Process Work. I have taught internationally for over 15 years in many countries. As an alternative therapist I work with healing ancestral and past life trauma that are encoded in your DNA and soul fragment healing from trauma.
(541) 234-8231 View (541) 234-8231
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Attachement Based Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97402
What I hear most often from clients are, "I've been to other therapists, and you are different. This feels like I'm changing!" When you are with me, you will know that 100% of my attuned attention is with you. I pay attention to what you say, how you say it, what your body movement tells me, and what your history tells me. If you are seeking support for yourself for inner healing from trauma (all sorts), postpartum depression or anxiety, chronic illness, anxiety, panic, grief, life transitions, or you are in a relationship that needs support, contact me.
What I hear most often from clients are, "I've been to other therapists, and you are different. This feels like I'm changing!" When you are with me, you will know that 100% of my attuned attention is with you. I pay attention to what you say, how you say it, what your body movement tells me, and what your history tells me. If you are seeking support for yourself for inner healing from trauma (all sorts), postpartum depression or anxiety, chronic illness, anxiety, panic, grief, life transitions, or you are in a relationship that needs support, contact me.
(541) 402-4348 View (541) 402-4348
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.