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Nic Sutherland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
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Nic Sutherland

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA

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5 Endorsed
917 Southwest Oak Street, 417, Portland, OR 97205
Let's Connect (971) 274-5960
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I support clients experiencing intense change in their relationships; breaking up, getting married, starting a family, blending families, moving in together, experiencing infertility, grieving a death or loss, separating, divorcing, and more. To do so, I offer various couple's therapy formats (discernment counseling, pre-marital counseling, and conscious uncoupling support), family therapy for parents/children, and individual therapy for adults and teenagers impacted by these relationship transitions as well.
Relationships have their own life cycles with critical junctures; painful, joyful, and often marked by uncertainty. With the right support, I believe these deep heartbreaks open us up to the deepest connections and sense of being human, giving us a chance to heal and transform old patterns into authentic connection.
If you see yourself here, I would love to find a time to talk on the phone and see if we'd be a good fit- please reach out, and let's chat. Now offering a Women's support group for divorce, and a group focused on perfectionism. Please inquire on my website to learn more!
Call or Nic Sutherland now for a free 15 minute consultation - (971) 274-5960

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

917 Southwest Oak Street

417

Portland, OR 97205 map

(971) 274-5960
My website
Now Offering Groups: Women's Divorce Group (Tuesdays from 4-530pm) and The Tortured Perfectionists' Department (Wednesdays from 4-5:30).
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Divorce and Relationship Issues 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (971) 274-5960
Photo of Nic Sutherland, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

917 Southwest Oak Street

417

Portland, OR 97205 map

(971) 274-5960
My website
Now Offering Groups: Women's Divorce Group (Tuesdays from 4-530pm) and The Tortured Perfectionists' Department (Wednesdays from 4-5:30).
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Divorce and Relationship Issues 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $185
  • Couple Sessions $210
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard

Insurance

  • Trillium Community Health Plan
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Rates are for 50 minute telehealth or in-person sessions, self-pay with credit card at time of service. I am able to accept Trillium Community Health Plan or provide a superbill for OON services. Please don't hesitate to inquire about sliding scale availability.
Photo of Nic Sutherland, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Nic Sutherland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 274-5960
"
Rates are for 50 minute telehealth or in-person sessions, self-pay with credit card at time of service. I am able to accept Trillium Community Health Plan or provide a superbill for OON services. Please don't hesitate to inquire about sliding scale availability.
Photo of Nic Sutherland, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Nic Sutherland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 274-5960

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Oregon / R8524 Supervised by Paula Emerick (Oregon / T1444) Nic Sutherland
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended Lewis and Clark, MA Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2023
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Nic Sutherland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (971) 274-5960
Photo of Nic Sutherland, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Nic Sutherland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (971) 274-5960

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Divorce
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Separation
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Please check out my services page on my website for a comprehensive explanation of my specialities, description of services offered, and therapeutic approach. I look forward to connecting!
Photo of Nic Sutherland, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Nic Sutherland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 274-5960
"
Please check out my services page on my website for a comprehensive explanation of my specialities, description of services offered, and therapeutic approach. I look forward to connecting!
Photo of Nic Sutherland, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Nic Sutherland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 274-5960

5 Endorsements

Eden Baron-Williams
Eden Baron-Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Nic is a fantastic therapist who is dedicated to understanding the full breadth of each persons experience. Nic offers their creativity, warmth, compassion, wisdom, and insight to every client and colleague who has the opportunity to work with them.
Liz Query
Liz Query
Marriage and Family Therapist CandidateMFTC
Nic is a thoughtful, creative and honest therapist. She is invested in supporting people explore their life experiences, stay curious and engage with all parts of themself. Nic has a kind heart and an open mind!
Amanda Best
Amanda Best
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Nic's gentle and affirming yet direct approach is great for clients who want to do great work in therapy. Nic's work with couples and families is intentional, professional, and deep. They do great work and are a wonderful practitioner!
Garrison Cox
Garrison Cox
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMA
Nic's perceptiveness and kind honesty make it easy to do self-exploration in their presence. Her creative curiosity is a great guide to any client or peer, and invites the kind of introspection that helps life feel wonderful and new.
Nicole T Quarles
Nicole T Quarles
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Nic is a skilled therapist who builds safe supportive relationships with her clients, enabling real transformation and healing. Nic's work with couples and families is both warm and direct, anyone would be lucky to have them as a therapist.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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I utilize emotionally-focused therapy to foster secure attachment, vulnerability, and understanding. With an existential-humanistic lens, I work experientially to support you in making meaningful, authentic choices in the face of uncertainty. I draw on Internal Family Systems in order to access the parts of yourself who have been hurt and made to protect, creating cohesion and self-trust.
Photo of Nic Sutherland, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Nic Sutherland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 274-5960
"
I utilize emotionally-focused therapy to foster secure attachment, vulnerability, and understanding. With an existential-humanistic lens, I work experientially to support you in making meaningful, authentic choices in the face of uncertainty. I draw on Internal Family Systems in order to access the parts of yourself who have been hurt and made to protect, creating cohesion and self-trust.
Photo of Nic Sutherland, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Nic Sutherland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 274-5960

Location

Primary Location

917 Southwest Oak Street

417

Portland, OR 97205

(971) 274-5960
"
Now Offering Groups: Women's Divorce Group (Tuesdays from 4-530pm) and The Tortured Perfectionists' Department (Wednesdays from 4-5:30).
Photo of Nic Sutherland, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Nic Sutherland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (971) 274-5960
"
Now Offering Groups: Women's Divorce Group (Tuesdays from 4-530pm) and The Tortured Perfectionists' Department (Wednesdays from 4-5:30).
Photo of Nic Sutherland, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Nic Sutherland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (971) 274-5960