Therapists in 97201
Mike Allen Willbur
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC, CCFC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97201
If you're engaged with the justice system and in need of an evaluation attesting to your mental health or are involved with domestic violence either as a victim or offender, I have conducted over 900 DV evaluations and hundreds of mental health assessments. I am driven by data that has been corroborated which in turn, results in a valid evaluation of your situation.
If you're engaged with the justice system and in need of an evaluation attesting to your mental health or are involved with domestic violence either as a victim or offender, I have conducted over 900 DV evaluations and hundreds of mental health assessments. I am driven by data that has been corroborated which in turn, results in a valid evaluation of your situation.
Andrew G Kenagy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97201
My practice focuses on people who want to enjoy greater peace and more satisfying relationships. I’m pleased to serve children, adolescents, and adults. The emphasis of my work includes treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, psycho-spiritual issues, ADHD, and child/adolescent behavior problems.
My practice focuses on people who want to enjoy greater peace and more satisfying relationships. I’m pleased to serve children, adolescents, and adults. The emphasis of my work includes treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, psycho-spiritual issues, ADHD, and child/adolescent behavior problems.
Dolores Saenz-Davila
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97201
Seeking assistance during difficult times is no easy task and acknowledging that we need help is the first step. My training at the Yale Child Study Center provided me with an invaluable experience and a unique perspective on how to approach children, adolescents, families, and adults. I hope that by helping you find the strength within we can work together in facilitating a process of change.
Seeking assistance during difficult times is no easy task and acknowledging that we need help is the first step. My training at the Yale Child Study Center provided me with an invaluable experience and a unique perspective on how to approach children, adolescents, families, and adults. I hope that by helping you find the strength within we can work together in facilitating a process of change.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.