Couples Counseling Therapists in Hawthorne, Portland, OR
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Elizabeth Sumpf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT-200, TCYM
Verified
Verified
You want to develop a
relationship
with yourself, you want a connection to your body, mind, soul and spirit.
You feel confused, uncertain and filled with self-doubt about yourself and your decisions, nothing is ever good enough. You’re tired of feeling something's wrong with you and want to make a change. It's powerful to connect with others who feel similar, who want to heal, grow and thrive in community. If you're ready to create change and strengthen a connection with your mind, body and spirit as well as be part of the collective then explore my yoga and somatic group series. I'm unable to accept individual clients as I offer trauma-informed yoga and somatic groups as a way to connect with more people who are seeking these practices.
Alexandra Leichter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
Many things can divert a once happy
relationship
.
Falling in love is addictive. It is your brain on cocaine. Until, it isn't. At first, you couldn't picture months of arguing. Even an affair, broken trust. Perhaps you never imagined hiding away, secretly texting a colleague - s/he listens to you. Perhaps you just want the miscommunication and storming out of the room to end.
Lydia Blackwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with individuals,
couples
, and families.
We're living through a difficult time period, which can compound upon pre-existing traumas, anxieties, stressors, and relational difficulties. I would love to join you alongside your journey to stability, improved quality of life/relationships, and mental health. I will explore with you your past and current experiences and feelings to get to the root of what is causing struggle and assist in locating a path of healing and relief.
Kasha Woods
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MEd
Verified
Verified
Welcome. I’m glad you’re here. My life's work is to empower people toward a sense of wholeness. I am passionate about supporting adults who seek more balance in their lives. I assist clients in sorting through well-worn
relationship
patterns, to reconnect with their own needs and clarify boundaries. Many of my clients are looking for relief from overwhelm and anxiety. In our work together, I also offer space for spiritual exploration, grief, and reflection on life’s challenges and mysteries.
Jonathan Robert
MEd
Proper maintenance of a
relationship
, much like plants, often requires outside assistance.
**Currently focusing on web-based video sessions during Covid-19 issues - let's all be safe** We, as humans, create long-lasting patterns of beliefs and actions to help cope with life’s difficulties. However, as time passes, these deeply rooted patterns can cause growing pains. They also, unfortunately, become shadowed and intertwined in our selves. Like a tree’s thick roots, they need to be carefully excavated, nurtured, and soothed before they can be changed. My goal is to help you to see the internal struggle with your patterns and ease the pain around them so you can fill your day with joy and happiness.
Sylas L Veit
LPC Intern
Verified
Verified
I am a nonbinary gender therapist who is passionate about working with LGBTQ+ clients. I've worked with trans and non-binary children and adults, and offer sessions to write referral letters for gender affirming procedures. In both
relationship
and individual therapy, I'm sex positive, inclusive of non-monogamy, and comfortable navigating concerns about sexuality and intimacy. I help clients find the tools within themselves to feel empowered. My approach requires exploring beyond your comfort zone, leading to an improved
relationship
with yourself. Please be advised I cannot take insurance.
Alyssa A Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
We are all searching for ways to lead fulfilling lives, but sometimes we struggle to find the things that will help sustain us or the obstacles of life can begin to feel overwhelming. As a therapist, I help to identify the things that nourish each individual and act as a
partner
in learning strategies for moving through the difficult times. I strive to maintain empathy, compassion, and openness with each of the clients I work with and value a collaborative
relationship
that allows my clients to steer treatment in the direction most useful to them.
Terra Rose Midgett
LPC Intern, MS, NCC, LPCI
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe in the strength and resilience of people. Facing the parts of us that are scared, in pain, angry or that we are ashamed of is hard work and it is rewarding work. We have the opportunity to increase self awareness, understand and accept patterns, and learn new skills and ways of engaging in the world. I prioritize building a genuine, empathetic, safe
relationship
that will provide a foundation for the work we do. As a therapist, I ground my work in Internal Family Systems Theory and Person Centered Theory.
Kelly Grace
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
*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.
Reuben Simon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
What secret(s) do you, you and your
partner
or family, keep that you are sure, if people knew, would make you less than okay in their eyes? What is the stuck place that keeps you from moving forward in your life and relationships? If you have not yet given up and have reached the point of seeking help, you are already in the process of change. If you are ready to take the next steps, I would love to help you build toward a more expansive
relationship
to yourself and others in your life.
Kate McNulty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Online therapy in OR, WA, ME, NY & FL. I use a down-to-earth approach and provide active, engaged therapy with plenty of feedback. The best help I provide is often through raising thoughtful questions. Clients appreciate the handouts and other suggestions for resources we use. I especially enjoy helping people with
relationship
improvement and making
relationship
decisions. I use a systematic approach to these concerns and you can expect results. I'm sorry to say it can be difficult to arrange free phone consultations, but please email me and I will promptly provide details. My books: Love and Asperger's, Parenting Adult Children.
Karen Maloney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
The issues I address include depression, anxiety,
relationship
issue, life transition issues, stress management, and offer spiritual growth mentoring.
You are taking a big step in seeking out counseling! Congratulations!! I believe you will find it to be an integral part of your life journey in seeking out the changes and goals you desire. In sessions, I provide a safe and trusting environment, will empower you to discover unused resources and strengths and will sift through what areas are ineffective and need changing.
Not accepting new clients
Marilyn Pool
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Effective therapy depends on a good client-therapist match. We'll work collaboratively to address
relationship
problems, work stress, life changes, losses, self-worth, anxiety, depression, trauma, and overwhelming emotions. My work is built on a foundation of compassion, pragmatism, and humor. We'll explore new perspectives, and experiment with tools for managing emotions, communicating effectively, and changing behaviors. Together we'll develop a plan for your therapy to meet your goals, in a timeframe that suits your needs.
Gina M. DeLeo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals,
couples
, and families who are hoping to heal past trauma, improve communication and find new possibilities. You may be feeling anxious, depressed, and confused about what your next steps in life should be. These feelings may be related to
relationship
distress, problems in communication with family members, big life changes, or work stress. I work collaboratively with individuals, families and partners who want to foster connection and form deeper, more loving relationships.
Anna Hawkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also specialize in working with
couples
.
I welcome your rough edges, tender places, inner wisdom, and the search for more fulfillment. Together, we will invite self-compassion and acceptance around what is already happening, while also creating ways to experience more satisfying ways of treating yourself, being with others, and inhabiting your life. My clients include people who experience depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and shame, creative folks who are stalled at manifesting their potential, gentle souls who find it hard to navigate in a frenetic world, people who want to establish fresh
relationship
patterns, and those who are recovering their balance amidst life transitions.
Sarah Sumner
Clinical Social Worker Associate, C-YT
Verified
Verified
From personal and professional experience I know how hard it can be to navigate difficult circumstances without support- and I’m so glad you’re here. I enjoy working with a range of clients and specialize in assisting individuals and
couples
who are neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and/or adult survivors of complex trauma and their partners navigate anxiety, depression, communication issues, and cultivate healthy sexuality. I am also kink/BDSM affirming and poly/ethical non-monogamy affirming.
Sarah Small
Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am now offering Walk & Talk sessions in SW Portland! We'll focus on your therapeutic goals while on the trail. I provide individual Telehealth counseling services for adolescents and adults experiencing self-esteem issues, anxiety, grief, and depression. I care deeply about developing a therapeutic
relationship
centered around unconditional positive regard, empathy, trust, and safety. It is my privilege to journey beside you in your pursuit of identity development, healing, and growth. A positive counselor-client fit is necessary for effective therapy. If you are interested in working together, I will be delighted to connect.
Jenn Garlock
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Together, we will build a trusting and authentic
relationship
where you can feel safe enough to explore what happened in your life, the ways you have survived, and how to get unstuck and move toward a life that is ruled by you, not the trauma.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or a nagging feeling that something just isn’t okay? Have the difficult experiences of your past started to come back to the surface? Are you having panic attacks, feeling jumpy, or avoiding things that remind you of these experiences? Maybe this is all having an impact on your relationships and your ability to go about your daily life. You are not alone. I help survivors of childhood and interpersonal trauma look at how their experiences have shaped them and explore how to take back their lives from the memories that have burdened them for so long.
Cassie Porter
MS
Do you long for a more joyful
relationship
to your body, sexuality and intimacy? I support people of all genders and orientations in moving toward the embodied happiness, fulfilled relationships and empowered pleasure they desire. I integrate approaches that meet both body and mind to support you in connecting with your most vibrant sexual well-being. I specialize in supporting people healing from sexual and developmental trauma and neglect,
relationship
and intimacy work, gender exploration and affirmation and cultivating body acceptance, embodied pleasure and sexual confidence.
Gayle M. Waitches
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, NCC, DO
Verified
Verified
Your experience is so important; research shows that the most significant factor in a positive outcome is the
relationship
with the therapist.
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.
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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.