Couples Counseling Therapists in Southwest, Portland, OR
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Cynthia Aerni Counseling (Not Accepting New Clients)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with
couples
and individuals in all stages of
relationship
. This includes traditional and non-traditional
couples
as well as step
couples
. I also have specialized training and experience in Trauma Treatment, Interpersonal Neurobiology and Mindfulness.
COUPLES
: We can work together to explore patterns in your relationships that are no longer beneficial, and develop new ones that support a healthy and more satisfying partnership. It is important to me to create a balanced environment in which you can feel safe to explore difficult topics and seek solutions.
Not accepting new clients

Mary McGill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I offer individual,
couples
, and group counseling so that you can experience more joy and peace, and sustain fulfilling relationships.
Do you want more out of your life but you are feeling stuck in old patterns? Does fear or feeling down stop you from enjoying life? Have you had a loss or a terrible experience and are "just not yourself"? I can help you. I use techniques for understanding the problem and finding the ways that can open you to new possibilities.
By getting in touch with the desires of your heart, I can help you meaningfully navigate the ups and downs of life. I work collaboratively to cultivate what you most value for yourself, your relationships, your family, and your community.
Waitlist for new clients

Donna Prinzmetal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
If you are struggling with fear, depression,
relationship
difficulties, or feeling generally stuck or overwhelmed, therapy can help you find tools you didn't know you had.
Are you feeling unhappy, lost or stuck? You can feel better! "In a dark time, the eye begins to see." The poet, Theodore Roethke, recognized the opportunities available even in our most troubled moments. Therapy offers the chance to get a new perspective on both our internal landscape as well as our relationships. With enhanced vision, therapy can help you discover and embody a new story for yourself. As a therapist with over thirty years of clinical experience, I believe in each person's innate wisdom and ability to change. No matter how lost you might feel, I know that healing is possible.
Waitlist for new clients

Melika Biglarpour-Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Have you been experiencing anxiety, frequently worrying, sadness, grief, the stress of change, a new transition, & adversity? Are you struggling with sexuality, identity, sexual challenges,
relationship
issues, difficulty communicating, & lack of connection? Do you feel stuck, lost, or discouraged from experiences of violence (verbal, physical, emotional), sexual assault, & family-related issues? I work with individuals &
couples
ages 18 & up, of all races, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, SES, immigration status, & cultural background.
Not accepting new clients
Delisa Levine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I also specialize in optimizing coping skills to alleviate symptoms such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief,
relationship
, and communication to improve life for your life.
I believe that just by reading this you have taken the first step toward a happier and more fulfilling life. By accessing your own innate skills, I can help you change your life to regain hope, confidence, and joy. I do not believe in a "one size fits all" therapy and use a variety of techniques to develop an individualized program to help you to reach your goals. I am a responsive, flexible, compassionate, and culturally sensitive therapist who recognizes that creating a comfortable environment of trust and understanding is the key to helping people recapture the joy they aspire to achieve.

MindTree Holistic Counseling & Wellness Center LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
MindTree offers individual therapy for adults, child/teen therapy, family therapy, play therapy, trauma psychotherapy, marriage &
couples counseling
, sex therapy, gender affirming care, Grief & Loss, eating disorders & EMDR We also offer wellness services like Reiki Healing, Hypnotherapy, Ayurveda, Yoga and Mindfulness meditation are offered.
At MindTree we treat the person as a whole, by integrating the healing of mind and Body. Our team of independent practitioners provide a collaborative health care model and create a personalized Holistic Wellness plan for adults, younger children, teens, elderly adults,
couples
and families. We believe in the philosophy that mind and body do not operate separately, rather interdependently. All of the Holistic Counseling techniques that MindTree offers are evidence-based, peer reviewed, and represent current best practices in the field.

Kristen Sartor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hi! I love working with individuals, families and human beings in all types of
relationship
structures. Many clients have worked with me on anxiety, stress, depression, navigating relationships, healing from trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, and improving their relationships with themselves. I have had quite a bit of experience in assisting with family conflict and parenting challenges and I enjoy all types of
relationship
counseling. My counseling is about supporting you in the way that you need to be supported while empowering you to deeply tune into your authentic self.

Donald D. Cohen, Ph.D.
Psychologist, MSW, PhD
Verified
Verified
About 50% of my practice is with
couples
who vary in age,cultural background, and sexual orientation.
I am interested in helping people with primary attachment issues. I work with
couples
dealing directly with their attachment problems with each other. I work with individuals who are looking internally to figure out their obstacles to developing intimate partnerships. In both my individual and
couples
work I usually explore the family of origin as one source of understanding and improving love relationships. My style is collaborative and exploratory while I maintain a hopefully transparent point of view. I look at psychotherapy as an unusual conversation where both people are focused on one to help that person grow and change.

Elizabeth Fisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Attachment disorders may surface as
relationship
instability, clinginess,
relationship
avoidance, jealousy, anxiety, depression, aggression, and/or a generally high level of reactivity.
Have you been through a difficult experience? I specialize in emotional and relational disorders arising from trauma, sexual abuse, attachment disruptions, and less-than-optimal early childhood experiences. These types of experiences can create life-long distress and difficulty with relationships. Finding the right therapist is an important first step in healing from trauma. My orientation integrates modern neuroscience with relational psychotherapy. In addition to traditional methods, I utilize expressive approaches such as sandtray, play therapy, psychodrama, movement, and art therapy in my practice. I will tailor your sessions to meet your unique needs and ways of expressing yourself.

Mike Chapman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADCIII
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I AM NOT PRESENTLY TAKING NEW CLIENTS. In therapy, I work to develop a
relationship
where you can both specifically explore the issues that have brought you to therapy- depression, anxiety,
relationship
struggles, lack of purpose, trauma, drug and alcohol issues-- and your life, in general. This atmosphere allows you to gain more self-knowledge and self-acceptance as well as to see fresh perspectives on your troubles and desires. You can then begin to find a way through some necessary changes. An important aspect of my therapy approach is encouraging clients to take steps to live life in more alignment with who they are.
Waitlist for new clients

Blake Locher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC
Verified
Verified
My approach to counseling is integrative and focuses on creating a strong, uplifting, and honest
relationship
.
As we navigate transitions and answer our inner call for change, we often need additional support. I am an interpersonal-focused therapist that works with you to create an empowering space in which you are free to be yourself, discover blind spots that may be getting in your way, and reclaim ownership of your life and what you want to do with it. My particular areas of work include shame, self-doubt, depression, anxiety, adjusting to life transitions, and adjusting to the effects of disabilities, as well as facilitating self-exploration and authentic identity development.
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Sarah Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
*On a Waitlist* I am a licensed therapist that works with many different types of clients including children/adolescents, families, &
couples
. My goal is to help my clients work through the issues that they are facing so that they can work towards their goals in their lives and relationships. Every person has innate strengths and my goal is to help identify those strengths and build on them so that they can reach their goals in treatment and in their lives. Ultimately, I want my clients to feel heard and supported in my practice and I hope to help them on their journey in finding positive change in their lives and relationships.

The Hope Connection
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified
15 Endorsed
Verified
15 Endorsed
The Hope Connection is a group of therapist who work with individuals,
couples
, families, and children.
If you are looking for confidential, professional and respectful counseling, you have come to the right place. If you have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety,
relationship
or family struggles... our group of qualified therapists will work with you on improving areas of your life so you gain control. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We will work with you to better understand and resolve challenges in your life and help you discover what may be holding you back from experiencing a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Samuel Lustgarten
Psychologist, PhD, HSP, LLC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in processing grief and loss, men’s issues and masculinities,
relationship
distress, immigration/minority stress, building self-compassion, and transitions (e.
Are you struggling with communication in your intimate relationships, feeling isolated as you age, coping with a difficult breakup, transitioning roles in careers or phases of life, or experiencing grief from a loss? As a licensed psychologist, I work with adults across the lifespan, personalizing therapy to help clients make build more effective and rewarding relationships, develop insight, and break through internal and external barriers. I aim for an environment of support, compassion, and challenge.
Not accepting new clients

Megan Elizabeth Irving
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe growth occurs in a trusting
relationship
.
If you are thinking about starting therapy, you've already taken the first step toward making a beneficial change. I work with individuals, and families to help people take positive steps toward leading more fulfilling lives. When you are ready to examine your life in a safe, supportive environment, I invite you to get in touch with me. Together we'll take a look at your past in order to understand how you got to where you are presently and work to make changes that will enhance your life.
Waitlist for new clients

Martin Fisher
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with individuals and
couples
to help them resolve their current and past problems that keep them stuck in unsatisfying patterns or
relationship
cycles.
My areas of expertise include depression,
relationship
problems, difficulties managing emotions, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, adolescent issues, ADHD, loss, and family of origin issues. I also enjoy helping individuals with identity development issues, including those related to culture, gender, sexuality, and important life transitions.

Benita K Bellrichard Munson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC, CADC I
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with individuals and
couples
, relational issues, attachment issues, family of origin wounds, divorce support, addictions, codependency, and adjustment to illness for yourself or family.
My passion is to help people have more fulfilling relationships. When we are in conflict with others, it often feels easier to walk away or shut down. I am EFT
couples
trained, which is one of the most effective therapies in helping people improve communication and reduce relational distress. I am experienced in working with same sex relationships, addictions, and can help with emotional regulation/anger management. I am also EMDR trained and certified, which is an evidence based therapy for trauma.

Michal D. Drabanski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have extensive training and expertise working with trauma, attachment,
relationship
problems, loss/grief, anxiety, self-esteem, depression,
couples
issues, emptiness, and "finding one's self".
Are there seemingly "insurmountable" obstacles in your life? Are you feeling sad, lonely, angry, anxious, or empty, but you can't figure out how or even what to change. Whether these struggles have recently developed or have been life-long, together we can work toward changes leading you to a more satisfying, fulfilling, and joyful life. For 30+ years, I've been effectively using talk therapy with
couples
and individuals helping them to express, feel and sort out their unique struggles. Their clarity, purpose, and coping skills improve, leading to a more vibrant connection with themselves and those around them.

Philip Kolba
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Are you as fulfilled by your relationships as you deserve to be? The quality of your relationships influences your mental health and your mental health affects your relationships. By examining your life and relationships with a counselor you can increase your capacity for happiness and success. I work with hetero and LGBTQ individuals,
couples
, and alternative relationships. I see clients online via encrypted video calls. Online counseling means I'm accessible whenever and wherever it's convenient for you, and you can continue to see me wherever your life takes you.

Hailey Gonnerman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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).
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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.