Therapists in Portland, OR
Hailey Gonnerman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97221
I am a trained Prepare & Enrich pre-marital counseling facilitator.
I believe it is an honor to be trusted with a person's deepest emotions. I am here to offer you a space where you feel supported, understood, and challenged to explore those difficult and seemingly hard to reach places within yourself. I will foster a trusting relationship where, together, we can identify the strengths you already have, in order to cultivate change, growth, and healing. I approach therapy through an experiential lens (understanding, accepting, and experiencing emotions that guide our behaviors).
I am a trained Prepare & Enrich pre-marital counseling facilitator.
I believe it is an honor to be trusted with a person's deepest emotions. I am here to offer you a space where you feel supported, understood, and challenged to explore those difficult and seemingly hard to reach places within yourself. I will foster a trusting relationship where, together, we can identify the strengths you already have, in order to cultivate change, growth, and healing. I approach therapy through an experiential lens (understanding, accepting, and experiencing emotions that guide our behaviors).
Gayle M. Waitches
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, LPC, NCC, DO
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97215
I am both a physician and a marriage, couple and family therapist intern. My training gives me a unique awareness of the interconnectedness of neuroscience and the tender yet resilient human psyche.
I am both a physician and a marriage, couple and family therapist intern. My training gives me a unique awareness of the interconnectedness of neuroscience and the tender yet resilient human psyche.
Barbara Eggenberger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97205 (Online Only)
I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist serving clients via zoom in California and Oregon. If you struggle with chronic issues and have tried other therapists and are still struggling, I may be the therapist for you. I am a specialist in accessing early trauma and clearing it through the use of brain-based therapies such as EMDR and Brainspotting. I am certified in Brainspotting and Systemic Family Constellations and trained in EMDR I/II. I combine these three methods plus my natural empathic abilities to access blockages and clear them. You will feel immediately better!
I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist serving clients via zoom in California and Oregon. If you struggle with chronic issues and have tried other therapists and are still struggling, I may be the therapist for you. I am a specialist in accessing early trauma and clearing it through the use of brain-based therapies such as EMDR and Brainspotting. I am certified in Brainspotting and Systemic Family Constellations and trained in EMDR I/II. I combine these three methods plus my natural empathic abilities to access blockages and clear them. You will feel immediately better!
Zanita B Zody
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97206 (Online Only)
I hold an MS & PhD in child, adolescent & family development with a specialty in marriage and family therapy and have devoted the past 20+ years to my work in the eating disorder community.
My work focuses on creating body trust and respect, healing from disordered eating behaviors and thoughts, and recovering from diagnosable eating disorders. I have worked across the continuum of all levels of care, age groups, genders, sexual orientations, races, and religions. My work combines honoring your individual story and path toward recovery with evidenced-based interventions to provide you with the tools and information you need for that journey. For my younger clients, this often also includes working with parents so they can effectively support their loved one's recovery.
I hold an MS & PhD in child, adolescent & family development with a specialty in marriage and family therapy and have devoted the past 20+ years to my work in the eating disorder community.
My work focuses on creating body trust and respect, healing from disordered eating behaviors and thoughts, and recovering from diagnosable eating disorders. I have worked across the continuum of all levels of care, age groups, genders, sexual orientations, races, and religions. My work combines honoring your individual story and path toward recovery with evidenced-based interventions to provide you with the tools and information you need for that journey. For my younger clients, this often also includes working with parents so they can effectively support their loved one's recovery.
John Lenkin
LPC Intern, SEP
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97202
I have trained in both clinical mental health counseling and marriage family therapy.
Hi I'm Lincoln. I appreciate that you reading this is a reflection of your own curiosity and showing up for yourself! Therapy is a safe, collaborative, and respectful space to work with you towards lessening your struggles and achieving your goals. Our work together is an opportunity to shift from scripts, wounding and habit patterns of your past and more fully enter the present moment with clarity, belief in yourself, and strength to act. Ultimately, our work together can decrease your stress, cultivate a more comfortable relationship with yourself and others, and overall lead to more possibilities and self-empowerment.
I have trained in both clinical mental health counseling and marriage family therapy.
Hi I'm Lincoln. I appreciate that you reading this is a reflection of your own curiosity and showing up for yourself! Therapy is a safe, collaborative, and respectful space to work with you towards lessening your struggles and achieving your goals. Our work together is an opportunity to shift from scripts, wounding and habit patterns of your past and more fully enter the present moment with clarity, belief in yourself, and strength to act. Ultimately, our work together can decrease your stress, cultivate a more comfortable relationship with yourself and others, and overall lead to more possibilities and self-empowerment.
Lauren Stines
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MCFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97232 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Lauren. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate who provides integrative telemental health care to Oregon residents.
Welcome! My name is Lauren. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate who provides integrative telemental health care to Oregon residents.
Avery Lucas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97221
Accepting new clients as of April 12th! I enjoy working with families, couples, individuals and children. Many of us struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, anger, grief, and more. My approach is to walk alongside you and explore and further process the challenges that may be present in your life. I hope to provide an environment where you may feel safe and accepted. As a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I use attachment-based, existential, and systems frameworks. Together, we may work together exploring patterns in relationships, support systems, past and present experiences, and emotions.
Accepting new clients as of April 12th! I enjoy working with families, couples, individuals and children. Many of us struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, anger, grief, and more. My approach is to walk alongside you and explore and further process the challenges that may be present in your life. I hope to provide an environment where you may feel safe and accepted. As a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I use attachment-based, existential, and systems frameworks. Together, we may work together exploring patterns in relationships, support systems, past and present experiences, and emotions.
Black On The Couch, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97227 (Online Only)
Greetings! I am Vyshika M. Willis, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to fostering healing and growth, with a deep commitment to providing compassionate and culturally sensitive counseling. I understand the significance of finding a safe, inclusive, and understanding space to freely explore your thoughts and emotions. Drawing from systems theory, I help clients uncover patterns, dynamics, and interconnections within their lives. This approach empowers clients to make meaningful changes that extend beyond the therapy room.
Greetings! I am Vyshika M. Willis, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to fostering healing and growth, with a deep commitment to providing compassionate and culturally sensitive counseling. I understand the significance of finding a safe, inclusive, and understanding space to freely explore your thoughts and emotions. Drawing from systems theory, I help clients uncover patterns, dynamics, and interconnections within their lives. This approach empowers clients to make meaningful changes that extend beyond the therapy room.
Ally Willis
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97221
in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Now Accepting New Clients! You are taking the time to make mental health a priority, and that is something to be proud of. I look forward to walking beside you while you navigate life while working towards your goals and aspirations. I think about your problems from a holistic perspective because I believe that everyone contributes to the problem. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming roadblocks along the way.
in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Now Accepting New Clients! You are taking the time to make mental health a priority, and that is something to be proud of. I look forward to walking beside you while you navigate life while working towards your goals and aspirations. I think about your problems from a holistic perspective because I believe that everyone contributes to the problem. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming roadblocks along the way.
Kristina Barnett
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97232 (Online Only)
I'm a systems thinker with a background in sociology and marriage and family therapy.
I'm so glad you found me! Whether you are struggling with relationship issues or experiencing anxiety and depression symptoms, I am here to help. Many of our human struggles emerge from troubled connections with significant people in our lives or with ourselves. Together, we will explore and change the patterns in your life that are getting in the way of your peace and well-being by cultivating a sense of safety and healthy boundaries.
I'm a systems thinker with a background in sociology and marriage and family therapy.
I'm so glad you found me! Whether you are struggling with relationship issues or experiencing anxiety and depression symptoms, I am here to help. Many of our human struggles emerge from troubled connections with significant people in our lives or with ourselves. Together, we will explore and change the patterns in your life that are getting in the way of your peace and well-being by cultivating a sense of safety and healthy boundaries.
Kavitha Goldowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
My areas of interest also includes helping women with anxiety, depression and stress that arises from various life transitions (relationships, marriage, divorce, birth of a child).
I have over 10 years experience working with individuals and couples. My area of expertise includes working with ethnic and multicultural population and addressing issues related to couples in inter-racial marriages, struggles with cultural assimilation and family relationship dynamics. I speak 5 languages and I am keenly aware of the specific issues faced by Indian-Americans in particular and Asian Americans and Latinos in general, especially with regards to struggles with personal and cultural identity. I offer brief and long term models of therapy. I also provide tele-therapy (online) in addition to face-to-face counseling.
My areas of interest also includes helping women with anxiety, depression and stress that arises from various life transitions (relationships, marriage, divorce, birth of a child).
I have over 10 years experience working with individuals and couples. My area of expertise includes working with ethnic and multicultural population and addressing issues related to couples in inter-racial marriages, struggles with cultural assimilation and family relationship dynamics. I speak 5 languages and I am keenly aware of the specific issues faced by Indian-Americans in particular and Asian Americans and Latinos in general, especially with regards to struggles with personal and cultural identity. I offer brief and long term models of therapy. I also provide tele-therapy (online) in addition to face-to-face counseling.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97224 (Online Only)
I also offer Clinical Supervision for therapy professionals pursuing licensure as LPC (Licensed Professional Counselors) or LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists) in Oregon.
We often hope that negative and unhelpful feelings and behaviors will go away on their own, and while some do, others seem to linger and make life more difficult. As a counselor who embraces Emotion-Focused and Attachment Therapy, there is an opportunity to change unhelpful feelings into ones that empower and motivate you toward success and healing. With a passion for working with all people looking for help and healing, I strive to provide an atmosphere where everyone will feel welcomed, heard, and encouraged in each session. I offer holistic and personalized counseling to fit your unique needs and those of your loved ones.
I also offer Clinical Supervision for therapy professionals pursuing licensure as LPC (Licensed Professional Counselors) or LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists) in Oregon.
We often hope that negative and unhelpful feelings and behaviors will go away on their own, and while some do, others seem to linger and make life more difficult. As a counselor who embraces Emotion-Focused and Attachment Therapy, there is an opportunity to change unhelpful feelings into ones that empower and motivate you toward success and healing. With a passion for working with all people looking for help and healing, I strive to provide an atmosphere where everyone will feel welcomed, heard, and encouraged in each session. I offer holistic and personalized counseling to fit your unique needs and those of your loved ones.
Boehm Counseling & Consulting Services
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MAC
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97232
Emergency appointment times available to both new and existing clients; crisis intervention; crisis marital therapy program available when marriages are severely damaged; hospital visitation.
Client motivation focused;,believing personal change is possible for anyone who desires it. The human spirit is powerful and will persevere if nurtured, empowered & supported. My therapeutic approach: teaching, empower, intervene &support for the therapeutic change process with clients. Combining education + professional & personal experience I provide a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic approach conducive to healthy changes. Perspective of personal strengths vs the medical model of "sickness" clients are empowered with hope and skills for positive change.
Emergency appointment times available to both new and existing clients; crisis intervention; crisis marital therapy program available when marriages are severely damaged; hospital visitation.
Client motivation focused;,believing personal change is possible for anyone who desires it. The human spirit is powerful and will persevere if nurtured, empowered & supported. My therapeutic approach: teaching, empower, intervene &support for the therapeutic change process with clients. Combining education + professional & personal experience I provide a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic approach conducive to healthy changes. Perspective of personal strengths vs the medical model of "sickness" clients are empowered with hope and skills for positive change.
Eileen Brandt
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97229
As a marriage and family therapy intern, I view all of these through the lenses of systems and attachment.
I believe relationships shape our lives and our stories. They can be our greatest struggles, but also our greatest sources of meaning and joy. I work with children, as well as with caregivers, couples and families, to manage challenges, process trauma, develop coping skills, and, so importantly, find connection points.
As a marriage and family therapy intern, I view all of these through the lenses of systems and attachment.
I believe relationships shape our lives and our stories. They can be our greatest struggles, but also our greatest sources of meaning and joy. I work with children, as well as with caregivers, couples and families, to manage challenges, process trauma, develop coping skills, and, so importantly, find connection points.
Jennifer Reed
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97201 (Online Only)
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
My style as a therapist is warm, empathetic and compassionate, while also being direct and active in the therapy process. I strive to be flexible and collaborative in my approach with each client in order to help meet my client’s goals. I am trained in a variety of evidence-based therapy approaches and primarily use a combination of emotion-focused, solution- focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy, allowing clients to process underlying thoughts and feelings while also looking towards positive lasting solutions to make changes and improve quality of life.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
My style as a therapist is warm, empathetic and compassionate, while also being direct and active in the therapy process. I strive to be flexible and collaborative in my approach with each client in order to help meet my client’s goals. I am trained in a variety of evidence-based therapy approaches and primarily use a combination of emotion-focused, solution- focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy, allowing clients to process underlying thoughts and feelings while also looking towards positive lasting solutions to make changes and improve quality of life.
Still Waters Counseling Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97201
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Oregon providing mental health services in Oregon since 2010. I provide in-person and virtual trauma-informed therapy, respecting diversity and multiculturalism. My philosophy and approach towards treatment is person-centered, with the belief that each person has all the answers, and the ability to solve their problems within themselves. I see my role as an assistant in reaching the best solution for each person’s unique situation. I specialize in working with couples, families, individuals, digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and those who work from home.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Oregon providing mental health services in Oregon since 2010. I provide in-person and virtual trauma-informed therapy, respecting diversity and multiculturalism. My philosophy and approach towards treatment is person-centered, with the belief that each person has all the answers, and the ability to solve their problems within themselves. I see my role as an assistant in reaching the best solution for each person’s unique situation. I specialize in working with couples, families, individuals, digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and those who work from home.
Lou Ashcraft
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97201 (Online Only)
I know finding the right fit for a therapist can be a bit like shopping for a sofa: try a bunch before finding the one that makes you want to rest and stay a while. I’ll offer a few details that might make this process feel a little more directive. I am a licensed professional counselor and a marriage and family therapist candidate. My work is relational at its core, whether I am working with individuals, or larger units. Those who seem to get the most out of working with me are in touch with their internal emotional landscapes and interested in being active participants in their healing.
I know finding the right fit for a therapist can be a bit like shopping for a sofa: try a bunch before finding the one that makes you want to rest and stay a while. I’ll offer a few details that might make this process feel a little more directive. I am a licensed professional counselor and a marriage and family therapist candidate. My work is relational at its core, whether I am working with individuals, or larger units. Those who seem to get the most out of working with me are in touch with their internal emotional landscapes and interested in being active participants in their healing.
Dr. Danielle Zandbergen
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, PhD
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97086 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are seeking ways to strengthen your relationship to self or others, or experience growth in your development and well-being, I am here to help you navigate these issues and more. I specialize in adolescent and adult therapy with an emphasis on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and identity concerns. I have worked in school-based settings, child welfare, foster and adoptive care, residential care, and private practice. I work primarily with individuals, but also enjoy working with couples whether it be premarital or marital counseling.
Whether you are seeking ways to strengthen your relationship to self or others, or experience growth in your development and well-being, I am here to help you navigate these issues and more. I specialize in adolescent and adult therapy with an emphasis on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and identity concerns. I have worked in school-based settings, child welfare, foster and adoptive care, residential care, and private practice. I work primarily with individuals, but also enjoy working with couples whether it be premarital or marital counseling.
Roberto Olivero
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97214
Waitlist for new clients
LGBTQ specialized. I am only available for in person sessions 6 months of the year, May through October. I conduct sessions on-line the remainder of the year. Morning appointments only, year round. Now in private practice, I was a practicing psychologist with the Men's Resource Center and Women's Counseling Center for over 25 years. I specialize in men's issues, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and relationships (including polyamorous). I also see women in my practice. I have a special interest in helping gay men and women, as I am gay identified myself. I conduct individual and couples' sessions.
LGBTQ specialized. I am only available for in person sessions 6 months of the year, May through October. I conduct sessions on-line the remainder of the year. Morning appointments only, year round. Now in private practice, I was a practicing psychologist with the Men's Resource Center and Women's Counseling Center for over 25 years. I specialize in men's issues, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and relationships (including polyamorous). I also see women in my practice. I have a special interest in helping gay men and women, as I am gay identified myself. I conduct individual and couples' sessions.
Lolo Halman
MA, DiplPW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97211
Clients I work with appreciate my unique balance of compassionate and loving presence with the capacity to firmly interrupt unhelpful patterns and help new ones fall into place.
Clients I work with appreciate my unique balance of compassionate and loving presence with the capacity to firmly interrupt unhelpful patterns and help new ones fall into place.
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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.