Marriage Counseling Therapists in 97304
Darlene Marie Stimson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97304
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!
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!
Ryan Connor
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, DMin, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97304
I am a licensed professional counselor and I have earned a graduate certificate in Marriage and Family Counseling.
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.
I am a licensed professional counselor and I have earned a graduate certificate in Marriage and Family Counseling.
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.
Forever Family Therapy is an organization that aims to provide exceptional mental health treatment, psycho-education and comprehensive case management to children, teenagers, young adults and families in the Central and Willamette Valley. We believe in meeting our clients, exactly where they are; whether that be in their homes, at our office or in the community regardless of their family structure, or current challenges they may be facing. Our love and commitment to supporting families, from children to young adults and parents in the Central and Willamette areas inspired the Forever Family name.
Forever Family Therapy is an organization that aims to provide exceptional mental health treatment, psycho-education and comprehensive case management to children, teenagers, young adults and families in the Central and Willamette Valley. We believe in meeting our clients, exactly where they are; whether that be in their homes, at our office or in the community regardless of their family structure, or current challenges they may be facing. Our love and commitment to supporting families, from children to young adults and parents in the Central and Willamette areas inspired the Forever Family name.
I enjoy working with individuals who are open to learning, growing, and problem-solving. My focus is that each individual has potential to make changes in their life if needed. I believe with determination and constructive tools, individuals can reach the goals that they have set for themselves. I have experience working with teens and adults. I have worked with individuals dealing with all types of mental health issues as well as working through all different types of relationship issues.
I enjoy working with individuals who are open to learning, growing, and problem-solving. My focus is that each individual has potential to make changes in their life if needed. I believe with determination and constructive tools, individuals can reach the goals that they have set for themselves. I have experience working with teens and adults. I have worked with individuals dealing with all types of mental health issues as well as working through all different types of relationship issues.
I am accepting NEW clients. I am seeking clients who are ready to work on their personal struggles and gain insight into what is triggering symptoms. I am interested in individuals who are on the spectrum, the LGBTQIA community, Self-esteems and self love concerns, generational trauma, post-traumatic stress disorders, anxiety, and depression. I primarily run my practice Friday through Sunday, with some flexibility. Fot questions, please contact me.
I am accepting NEW clients. I am seeking clients who are ready to work on their personal struggles and gain insight into what is triggering symptoms. I am interested in individuals who are on the spectrum, the LGBTQIA community, Self-esteems and self love concerns, generational trauma, post-traumatic stress disorders, anxiety, and depression. I primarily run my practice Friday through Sunday, with some flexibility. Fot questions, please contact me.
The therapeutic process is a highly personal and fulfilling experience. Understanding our needs and what motivates us through our daily experiences helps us appreciate and live life on a higher level.
The therapeutic process is a highly personal and fulfilling experience. Understanding our needs and what motivates us through our daily experiences helps us appreciate and live life on a higher level.
Kin Shapira Sade
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, QMHP, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97304
I work with individuals & couples who are experiencing self-identity issues, interpersonal & parental difficulties, personality disorders, life-work imbalances, life transitions, grief, complex-PTSD and PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders. My therapeutic approach is client-focused, strength-based. I strive to create an open, authentic, curious and mutually sensitive relationship with my clients.
I work with individuals & couples who are experiencing self-identity issues, interpersonal & parental difficulties, personality disorders, life-work imbalances, life transitions, grief, complex-PTSD and PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders. My therapeutic approach is client-focused, strength-based. I strive to create an open, authentic, curious and mutually sensitive relationship with my clients.
Christine Lorimer
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97304
Waitlist for new clients
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).
Jennifer Heine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 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; this includes defining values and removing barriers to make choices match your values which is essential in this process.
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; this includes defining values and removing barriers to make choices match your values which is essential in this process.
Kelly Egilske
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97304 (Online Only)
“Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.” I see my life as a mission to help others see themselves in their original beauty, to learn the truth about who they are so they can be set free, to assist them in opening to their own unique destiny, and to work through beliefs and behaviors that keep them trapped in old ways of being. This is work I have had to do on myself, and still continue to do. I believe in using a holistic approach, which addresses every level of our being - the body, emotions, mind, and spirit.
“Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.” I see my life as a mission to help others see themselves in their original beauty, to learn the truth about who they are so they can be set free, to assist them in opening to their own unique destiny, and to work through beliefs and behaviors that keep them trapped in old ways of being. This is work I have had to do on myself, and still continue to do. I believe in using a holistic approach, which addresses every level of our being - the body, emotions, mind, and spirit.
La mochila de la vida puede estar llena de piedras, lo que hace que el camino sea pesado y tedioso. A lo largo del proceso de asesoramiento, aprenderas a transformar esas rocas en plumas. Durante nuestras sesiones, te ayudaré a reconocer la carga que llevas y a aceptar las mismas que son parte de tu crecimiento personal y aceptarlas te hará sentir en el ser humano único fundamentado que eres. Con mi enfoque colaborativo, se te darán las herramientas para viajar a través de los inevitables altibajos de la vida de una manera saludable y disfrutar una vida plena y satisfactoria.
La mochila de la vida puede estar llena de piedras, lo que hace que el camino sea pesado y tedioso. A lo largo del proceso de asesoramiento, aprenderas a transformar esas rocas en plumas. Durante nuestras sesiones, te ayudaré a reconocer la carga que llevas y a aceptar las mismas que son parte de tu crecimiento personal y aceptarlas te hará sentir en el ser humano único fundamentado que eres. Con mi enfoque colaborativo, se te darán las herramientas para viajar a través de los inevitables altibajos de la vida de una manera saludable y disfrutar una vida plena y satisfactoria.
Theresa Peters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Theresa, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97304
I enjoy working with individuals who want to move through their emotional trauma and become the best versions of themselves. My modality is to work with the clients who are struggling with grief, loss, anxiety, depression, identity. disorders and much more. My hope is that each person is treated with dignity and respect while working on their therapeutic goals.
I enjoy working with individuals who want to move through their emotional trauma and become the best versions of themselves. My modality is to work with the clients who are struggling with grief, loss, anxiety, depression, identity. disorders and much more. My hope is that each person is treated with dignity and respect while working on their therapeutic goals.
I specialize in working with adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families as they pursue lifelong goals. I count it a privilege to assist people as they seek to grow towards their best quality of life. I provide a value-based approach to decision making and behavioral interventions while assisting people to experience positive change through the therapy process. I work with them to help recognize and develop a growth mindset focused on personal strengths. I acknowledge the need for human dignity and promote mental, emotional and spiritual well being.
I specialize in working with adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families as they pursue lifelong goals. I count it a privilege to assist people as they seek to grow towards their best quality of life. I provide a value-based approach to decision making and behavioral interventions while assisting people to experience positive change through the therapy process. I work with them to help recognize and develop a growth mindset focused on personal strengths. I acknowledge the need for human dignity and promote mental, emotional and spiritual well being.
Compassionate Comfort Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97304
Now accepting new clients for our Beaverton and Salem 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 Beaverton and Salem 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.
Gerry Schaffner, LMFT, Christian Couples Counselor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97304 (Online Only)
I resonate with the Christian community and, in addition, folk that may have their own religion and have a totally different worldview- which is, perfectly OK. I find that all still yearn for belonging, acceptance, and a strong desire to be seen as special by themselves and others. Unfortunately, life and important others in your world, as a child or later, did not cooperate. Instead, they treated you with shame, verbal abuse, rejection, and you were led to believe that you were marred or flawed in some way, resulting in a sense of worthlessness. And through learned coping strategies we sort of half way existed. Familiar?
I resonate with the Christian community and, in addition, folk that may have their own religion and have a totally different worldview- which is, perfectly OK. I find that all still yearn for belonging, acceptance, and a strong desire to be seen as special by themselves and others. Unfortunately, life and important others in your world, as a child or later, did not cooperate. Instead, they treated you with shame, verbal abuse, rejection, and you were led to believe that you were marred or flawed in some way, resulting in a sense of worthlessness. And through learned coping strategies we sort of half way existed. Familiar?
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.
Now Accepting New Clients- Life is full of challenges and unexpected events in today’s world. I invite you to take a journey with me to recognize and define the issues that have been impacting your life. I hold deep empathy for all my clients as they are undergoing life transitions with the intention of self-growth and awareness. I also hold space for couples to find new healing patterns and conflict resolution and relationship maintenance and growth. I value holding a judgment-free and accepting and safe space. Where you are in charge of the direction of your session and where your healing begins.
Now Accepting New Clients- Life is full of challenges and unexpected events in today’s world. I invite you to take a journey with me to recognize and define the issues that have been impacting your life. I hold deep empathy for all my clients as they are undergoing life transitions with the intention of self-growth and awareness. I also hold space for couples to find new healing patterns and conflict resolution and relationship maintenance and growth. I value holding a judgment-free and accepting and safe space. Where you are in charge of the direction of your session and where your healing begins.
Journeys A Center for Your Soul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97304
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. -Anais Nin. Life is a process of becoming, as Anais Nin so eloquently states. At Journeys, we believe that all people are whole and complete, but may have barriers or blocks hindering their full expression of their true selves. We hold a sacred space where you can continue your path of "becoming".
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. -Anais Nin. Life is a process of becoming, as Anais Nin so eloquently states. At Journeys, we believe that all people are whole and complete, but may have barriers or blocks hindering their full expression of their true selves. We hold a sacred space where you can continue your path of "becoming".
Kimberly Stout
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFCC
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97304 (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Telehealth Clients. Let me ask you a question. If you were to wake up in the morning living the life you truly want: What would that look like? Who would be in it? What would you be doing? What if I told you that creating that life and living that life is not only possible but attainable? l am your helper in helping you navigate towards those goals with concentrating on what is working in your life with the strengths you already possess.
Now Accepting New Telehealth Clients. Let me ask you a question. If you were to wake up in the morning living the life you truly want: What would that look like? Who would be in it? What would you be doing? What if I told you that creating that life and living that life is not only possible but attainable? l am your helper in helping you navigate towards those goals with concentrating on what is working in your life with the strengths you already possess.
My clinical focus is couples, families, and individuals who want to thrive despite hardship. I specialize in trauma healing and integration, first responders, system-impacted children & families, eating disorders, and people in addiction recovery. We heal in relationships; be they family, friends, animals, nature, or with a higher power. Exploring those relationships, their impact on you, and how to navigate change will be part of our work together. Our relationship matters as well. I promise to be a direct, kind, humorous, and trustworthy companion who pays close attention to your physical and emotional health.
My clinical focus is couples, families, and individuals who want to thrive despite hardship. I specialize in trauma healing and integration, first responders, system-impacted children & families, eating disorders, and people in addiction recovery. We heal in relationships; be they family, friends, animals, nature, or with a higher power. Exploring those relationships, their impact on you, and how to navigate change will be part of our work together. Our relationship matters as well. I promise to be a direct, kind, humorous, and trustworthy companion who pays close attention to your physical and emotional health.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.