Couples Counseling Therapists in Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR
Kelly Grace
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97214
My specialties include anxiety and trauma, conflicted couples, perinatal hardship, EMDR, & working through issues with spirituality.
*Limited openings on a case-by-case situation.* Support is how we do well. We all need someone in our corner with compassion, solidarity, and hope. I can be that for you and your relationship. I support individuals and couples navigating through life's traumas, transitions, and stress. You may be feeling overwhelmed or stuck, but also motivated to work towards a breakthrough. If you've been carrying tension, grief, conflict, or emotional pain, let's start to work things out. Together we'll look at practical strategies to utilize your strengths, change unhealthy patterns, and grow your resiliency.
My specialties include anxiety and trauma, conflicted couples, perinatal hardship, EMDR, & working through issues with spirituality.
*Limited openings on a case-by-case situation.* Support is how we do well. We all need someone in our corner with compassion, solidarity, and hope. I can be that for you and your relationship. I support individuals and couples navigating through life's traumas, transitions, and stress. You may be feeling overwhelmed or stuck, but also motivated to work towards a breakthrough. If you've been carrying tension, grief, conflict, or emotional pain, let's start to work things out. Together we'll look at practical strategies to utilize your strengths, change unhealthy patterns, and grow your resiliency.
As a mental health provider who has been practicing in an integrated family medicine clinic, my approach to health is holistic. I believe the foundations of well being are built on sufficient sleep, good nutrition, physical activity and healthy relationship with oneself and others. So, whether we are struggling with anxiety, depression, concentration difficulties, relationship issues etc, when we improve how our brain functions, by strengthening our wise brain and quieting our survival brain (through mindfulness and other techniques), then we increase our ability to live the life that is meaningful to us.
As a mental health provider who has been practicing in an integrated family medicine clinic, my approach to health is holistic. I believe the foundations of well being are built on sufficient sleep, good nutrition, physical activity and healthy relationship with oneself and others. So, whether we are struggling with anxiety, depression, concentration difficulties, relationship issues etc, when we improve how our brain functions, by strengthening our wise brain and quieting our survival brain (through mindfulness and other techniques), then we increase our ability to live the life that is meaningful to us.
Clara Villalobos Andino
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I am a firm believer that all people have the ability to learn, adapt and grow through their relationship to themselves, and others, in compassionate and productive ways. I believe that each client knows their lived experience best and that there is inherent value in understanding larger societal forces that affect our interactions, relationships and lives. As a multilingual and multicultural person, I provide culturally relevant therapy and facilitate a sustainable, non-judgmental experience in my practice.
As a therapist, I am a firm believer that all people have the ability to learn, adapt and grow through their relationship to themselves, and others, in compassionate and productive ways. I believe that each client knows their lived experience best and that there is inherent value in understanding larger societal forces that affect our interactions, relationships and lives. As a multilingual and multicultural person, I provide culturally relevant therapy and facilitate a sustainable, non-judgmental experience in my practice.
Rachel Raphael
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
All are welcome: LGTBQ clients, nontraditional couples and adult families.
Accepting New Clients! I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples and adult families in their quest for clarity and healing. I work quickly and deeply so clients feel positive change at the outset of counseling. We will work together to identify and achieve key counseling goals to transform your life and relationships. I strive to bring a warm and open atmosphere that encourages compassion and collaboration. Areas of expertise include healthy communication skills to manage anger and decrease conflict, rebuilding trust, creating sexual intimacy, cultivating healthy romantic relationships and managing parenting challenges.
All are welcome: LGTBQ clients, nontraditional couples and adult families.
Accepting New Clients! I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples and adult families in their quest for clarity and healing. I work quickly and deeply so clients feel positive change at the outset of counseling. We will work together to identify and achieve key counseling goals to transform your life and relationships. I strive to bring a warm and open atmosphere that encourages compassion and collaboration. Areas of expertise include healthy communication skills to manage anger and decrease conflict, rebuilding trust, creating sexual intimacy, cultivating healthy romantic relationships and managing parenting challenges.
Chelsea Carter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202
I aim to build a strong, safe therapeutic relationship with my clients.
I believe you were born whole. You already have everything you need to succeed and thrive. I am here to create a safe, supportive environment in which you can share your experience. I provide trauma informed, systemically-oriented therapy to adults (18+) and couples. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and somatic exercises to guide my work.
I aim to build a strong, safe therapeutic relationship with my clients.
I believe you were born whole. You already have everything you need to succeed and thrive. I am here to create a safe, supportive environment in which you can share your experience. I provide trauma informed, systemically-oriented therapy to adults (18+) and couples. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and somatic exercises to guide my work.
Stace Parlen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202
My work is primarily with LGBTQ communities with a specialty in transgender identities. This includes letter writing, supporting individuals, families, and relationships through social, spiritual, medical, and/or the multiple ways one can transition. I also work with LGBTQ individuals and families surrounding day-to-day concerns that may have little to do with their gender and/or sexual orientation. This may include relationship conflict, grief/loss, life transitions, and/or mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression. I currently work with children/teens and adults 10 and up in a private practice setting.
My work is primarily with LGBTQ communities with a specialty in transgender identities. This includes letter writing, supporting individuals, families, and relationships through social, spiritual, medical, and/or the multiple ways one can transition. I also work with LGBTQ individuals and families surrounding day-to-day concerns that may have little to do with their gender and/or sexual orientation. This may include relationship conflict, grief/loss, life transitions, and/or mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression. I currently work with children/teens and adults 10 and up in a private practice setting.
Kylar Batten
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MAT
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202
I am a therapist who is passionate about working with couples and family systems. Marginalized folx are my specialty: Queer / GNC / Neurodivergent, POC. When I work with couples and families, I consider your relationship the client. My therapy work is from an emotionally focused, trauma informed, and attachment style lens. With all of my clients I find it helpful to examine how your historical and present contexts impact your relationship with yourself and others. I am also familiar with working with couples and families of mixed neurotypes, I specialize in ADHD, Autism and AuDHD in context of relationships/ families.
I am a therapist who is passionate about working with couples and family systems. Marginalized folx are my specialty: Queer / GNC / Neurodivergent, POC. When I work with couples and families, I consider your relationship the client. My therapy work is from an emotionally focused, trauma informed, and attachment style lens. With all of my clients I find it helpful to examine how your historical and present contexts impact your relationship with yourself and others. I am also familiar with working with couples and families of mixed neurotypes, I specialize in ADHD, Autism and AuDHD in context of relationships/ families.
Gary Conachan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202
Waitlist for new clients
We will work to unlearn harmful narratives, patterns, and behaviors that make you or your partner(s) stuck and learn those that are empowering, enriching, and life-giving.
As an ex-evangelical queer person, I am passionate about partnering with LGBTQIA+ adults to help them live authentic and fulfilling sexual, relational, and spiritual lives through sex and relationship therapy. Client issues include but are not limited to navigating non-affirming relationships, sexual concerns and "dysfunctions," and breakdowns in communication or values conflicts. I collaborate with my clients to increase self-understanding, foster agency, clarify self-defined values, build communication skills, increase emotional well-being in relationships, heal from religious trauma, and explore spirituality.
We will work to unlearn harmful narratives, patterns, and behaviors that make you or your partner(s) stuck and learn those that are empowering, enriching, and life-giving.
As an ex-evangelical queer person, I am passionate about partnering with LGBTQIA+ adults to help them live authentic and fulfilling sexual, relational, and spiritual lives through sex and relationship therapy. Client issues include but are not limited to navigating non-affirming relationships, sexual concerns and "dysfunctions," and breakdowns in communication or values conflicts. I collaborate with my clients to increase self-understanding, foster agency, clarify self-defined values, build communication skills, increase emotional well-being in relationships, heal from religious trauma, and explore spirituality.
Caitlin Gibb
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202
Waitlist for new clients
Our relationship will provide a foundation for growth outside of our sessions, creating an experiential roadmap for safe, authentic connection.
My approach to therapy is relational, collaborative, and in-depth. Together, we will cultivate kindness and curiosity for your experiences, thoughts, and emotions. Self-exploration and honest feedback with an attuned listener can strengthen our capacity to be in fulfilling, authentic relationship with ourself and others. As you are ready, we can explore new narratives & develop practices that alleviate anxiety and depression, creating more space for acceptance, ease and joy.
Our relationship will provide a foundation for growth outside of our sessions, creating an experiential roadmap for safe, authentic connection.
My approach to therapy is relational, collaborative, and in-depth. Together, we will cultivate kindness and curiosity for your experiences, thoughts, and emotions. Self-exploration and honest feedback with an attuned listener can strengthen our capacity to be in fulfilling, authentic relationship with ourself and others. As you are ready, we can explore new narratives & develop practices that alleviate anxiety and depression, creating more space for acceptance, ease and joy.
Shelby Clarke
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97214
Currently booking couples & individuals (adults and older teens) for weekly and every-other-week sessions beginning in December of 2022! Reserve your slot by contacting our practice, Second Growth Counseling, on our website to set up a consultation and appointments.
Currently accepting new clients! I specialize in working with couples and individuals (age 16+). I fully believe in the therapeutic process as being collaborative; after all, you, the client, are the expert on your life! Through our work together, I will provide an inviting space for you to be authentically seen and heard. I approach the therapeutic space with couples, families, and individuals through Attachment, Emotion-Focused, and Person-Centered therapy lenses. I specialize in helping individuals struggling with body image, self-esteem, and relationship issues. I embrace working with clients of all backgrounds & perspectives.
Currently booking couples & individuals (adults and older teens) for weekly and every-other-week sessions beginning in December of 2022! Reserve your slot by contacting our practice, Second Growth Counseling, on our website to set up a consultation and appointments.
Currently accepting new clients! I specialize in working with couples and individuals (age 16+). I fully believe in the therapeutic process as being collaborative; after all, you, the client, are the expert on your life! Through our work together, I will provide an inviting space for you to be authentically seen and heard. I approach the therapeutic space with couples, families, and individuals through Attachment, Emotion-Focused, and Person-Centered therapy lenses. I specialize in helping individuals struggling with body image, self-esteem, and relationship issues. I embrace working with clients of all backgrounds & perspectives.
Tara Russell Paul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
Starting a healing journey is a big step, and I am excited to meet you here. I love working with folks who want to do deep healing work. I focus on attachment and relationships, healing from complex trauma, and discovering your sexual self. This work can be very meaningful for individuals and couples. You can visit my website to see more detail about this work and how I approach it. The most important variable in successful therapy is the individual's feelings of trust and safety with the therapist. My first goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable to be yourself.
Starting a healing journey is a big step, and I am excited to meet you here. I love working with folks who want to do deep healing work. I focus on attachment and relationships, healing from complex trauma, and discovering your sexual self. This work can be very meaningful for individuals and couples. You can visit my website to see more detail about this work and how I approach it. The most important variable in successful therapy is the individual's feelings of trust and safety with the therapist. My first goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable to be yourself.
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Simone Brodner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202 (Online Only)
She works with teens, adults, couples, and expansive relationships in her practice.
We all go through times in our life when we feel overwhelmed, lost, simply exhausted, or in pain. We don’t have to go through this alone. Reaching out for support is a courageous act, asking us to acknowledge our sense of longing for change, to take up space with our own experiences and needs, and to confront and shift out of the sources of stuckness and suffering in our lives. Simone honors this courage by taking an active role in helping to bring clarity to confusion and identify areas for growth. She utilizes compassion, warmth, and playfulness to foster a sense of safety and connection in her relationships with clients.
She works with teens, adults, couples, and expansive relationships in her practice.
We all go through times in our life when we feel overwhelmed, lost, simply exhausted, or in pain. We don’t have to go through this alone. Reaching out for support is a courageous act, asking us to acknowledge our sense of longing for change, to take up space with our own experiences and needs, and to confront and shift out of the sources of stuckness and suffering in our lives. Simone honors this courage by taking an active role in helping to bring clarity to confusion and identify areas for growth. She utilizes compassion, warmth, and playfulness to foster a sense of safety and connection in her relationships with clients.
Clinton T Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202
My clients often come into therapy feeling some version of stuck: whether in a relationship, a perspective, or a pattern of behavior. My psychodynamic training has taught me it’s important to understand why this stuckness is happening, but how we manage our thoughts and feelings is equally important, so I like to use a blend of therapeutic modalities to tailor my approach to each client. I also love working with new and expecting fathers. It's common to experience a complex flood of emotions including anger, grief, and fear, and I find there is often great need for support during this significant phase of life transition.
My clients often come into therapy feeling some version of stuck: whether in a relationship, a perspective, or a pattern of behavior. My psychodynamic training has taught me it’s important to understand why this stuckness is happening, but how we manage our thoughts and feelings is equally important, so I like to use a blend of therapeutic modalities to tailor my approach to each client. I also love working with new and expecting fathers. It's common to experience a complex flood of emotions including anger, grief, and fear, and I find there is often great need for support during this significant phase of life transition.
Percy Hawkes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202
I'm trained in attachment work, EMDR (for trauma), IFS - parts work, EFT for couples, sex therapy, sensate focus & surrogate partner therapy.
Accepting new clients. Bienvenidos! My ideal clients are willing to work on and invest in themselves in new ways, whether feeling stuck, unseen, needing new skills and understanding, deep healing, community, belonging, or relational growth. I facilitate men's groups that provide ideal opportunities for accelerated growth and healing, accessing valuable hive mind, support, and processing. I grandly enjoy working with a broad array of humans and issues, genders, identity intersections, cultures, relationship styles, kink and sexual topics, neurospicy, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and mainstream folx :).
I'm trained in attachment work, EMDR (for trauma), IFS - parts work, EFT for couples, sex therapy, sensate focus & surrogate partner therapy.
Accepting new clients. Bienvenidos! My ideal clients are willing to work on and invest in themselves in new ways, whether feeling stuck, unseen, needing new skills and understanding, deep healing, community, belonging, or relational growth. I facilitate men's groups that provide ideal opportunities for accelerated growth and healing, accessing valuable hive mind, support, and processing. I grandly enjoy working with a broad array of humans and issues, genders, identity intersections, cultures, relationship styles, kink and sexual topics, neurospicy, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and mainstream folx :).
Julie Bloom
Professional Counselor Associate , MA, NCC, PCA, LMHC-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202
I support clients navigating grief, relationship challenges, and those seeking neurodiversity-affirming support. Those who have experienced pain, disappointment, and distress from experiences in faith communities are especially drawn to my work. It is also important to acknowledge how isolating it can be to pause, deconstruct, or reconsider long-held beliefs or spiritual practices that once held a lot of hope and meaning. Or, to simply explore how embracing your full humanity and identity can be celebrated after experiences of being shamed for those aspects of you.
I support clients navigating grief, relationship challenges, and those seeking neurodiversity-affirming support. Those who have experienced pain, disappointment, and distress from experiences in faith communities are especially drawn to my work. It is also important to acknowledge how isolating it can be to pause, deconstruct, or reconsider long-held beliefs or spiritual practices that once held a lot of hope and meaning. Or, to simply explore how embracing your full humanity and identity can be celebrated after experiences of being shamed for those aspects of you.
Kelly T Cary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97214
I have experience working with LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and couples, people with ADHD, or who are neurodiverse, college students, and people struggling with new or chronic illnesses.
Thank you for exploring your options for support. People who seek out therapy want something in their lives to change or are adjusting to a change that they never wanted. Therapy can be incredibly helpful and healing. Therapy can also be about getting to know yourself and supporting your growth. I look forward to supporting you.
I have experience working with LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and couples, people with ADHD, or who are neurodiverse, college students, and people struggling with new or chronic illnesses.
Thank you for exploring your options for support. People who seek out therapy want something in their lives to change or are adjusting to a change that they never wanted. Therapy can be incredibly helpful and healing. Therapy can also be about getting to know yourself and supporting your growth. I look forward to supporting you.
Janean Vedova
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, #T1945
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202
The therapeutic relationship is essential to the process, please feel free to contact me for a free initial consultation to ensure we are a good fit.
Maintaining connection with those close to us can be difficult. I understand the complexities of relationships and how challenging they can be at times. As you know all relationships require maintenance and care, and I can help you navigate the complexities of your unique relationships so those relationships feel healthy for you. I work with individuals, couples and families around what is difficult for them in the moment. I have experience working with people through a variety of issues and with people from all walks of life.
The therapeutic relationship is essential to the process, please feel free to contact me for a free initial consultation to ensure we are a good fit.
Maintaining connection with those close to us can be difficult. I understand the complexities of relationships and how challenging they can be at times. As you know all relationships require maintenance and care, and I can help you navigate the complexities of your unique relationships so those relationships feel healthy for you. I work with individuals, couples and families around what is difficult for them in the moment. I have experience working with people through a variety of issues and with people from all walks of life.
Anna Clark Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMHC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97214 (Online Only)
I offer virtual therapy for adult individuals or couples who live in Washington, Oregon, and Texas. I love working with clients who are recovering from trauma or abuse in controlling groups or relationships. If you're neurodivergent, queer, or have lived in a system that punished you for being different, therapy can be an incredibly healing place. In an environment where you feel safe, understood, and validated, you can start unpacking your past, healing from old wounds, and making changes to improve your quality of life.
I offer virtual therapy for adult individuals or couples who live in Washington, Oregon, and Texas. I love working with clients who are recovering from trauma or abuse in controlling groups or relationships. If you're neurodivergent, queer, or have lived in a system that punished you for being different, therapy can be an incredibly healing place. In an environment where you feel safe, understood, and validated, you can start unpacking your past, healing from old wounds, and making changes to improve your quality of life.
Dr. Josue Buzze
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hosford-Abernathy, Portland, OR 97202 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My work focuses on increasing satisfaction and meaning in people's lives. My goal is providing competent, insight-focused therapy with an emphasis on self-compassion and improving the relationship with the self. My approach is helpful for people trying to navigate burnout, perfectionism, low self-esteem, and self-criticism. Growing up as a biracial Latino, I struggled with navigating questions about racial identity, internalized racism, fitting in with different groups, and managing different sets of cultural expectations. I’m passionate about working with clients who experience similar challenges with any of their identities.
My work focuses on increasing satisfaction and meaning in people's lives. My goal is providing competent, insight-focused therapy with an emphasis on self-compassion and improving the relationship with the self. My approach is helpful for people trying to navigate burnout, perfectionism, low self-esteem, and self-criticism. Growing up as a biracial Latino, I struggled with navigating questions about racial identity, internalized racism, fitting in with different groups, and managing different sets of cultural expectations. I’m passionate about working with clients who experience similar challenges with any of their identities.
Specifically, I work with LGBTQ+ individuals, couples (of any definition), and parents; adults and children around parenting issues; and with couples pre and post marital.
**Currently Waitlist Only** I believe that equity and trust are essential to working together toward finding solutions and gaining awareness. While I am informed on a wide range of therapeutic approaches, I use what is best for each client. I tend to lean towards using Solution-Focused, Structural, and Narrative therapy styles. I like for our work together to be interactive and empowering. In my free time you can find me interacting with water in any way I can - be it a river, the ocean or a pool.
Specifically, I work with LGBTQ+ individuals, couples (of any definition), and parents; adults and children around parenting issues; and with couples pre and post marital.
**Currently Waitlist Only** I believe that equity and trust are essential to working together toward finding solutions and gaining awareness. While I am informed on a wide range of therapeutic approaches, I use what is best for each client. I tend to lean towards using Solution-Focused, Structural, and Narrative therapy styles. I like for our work together to be interactive and empowering. In my free time you can find me interacting with water in any way I can - be it a river, the ocean or a pool.
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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.