Couples Counseling Therapists in Portland, OR
Everyone faces challenges for which they are not adequately prepared at some point in life: an executive leadership position, a career change or retirement, a creative block, difficulties forming or sustaining a romantic relationship, the complexities of parenting, divorce, or disability.
Coaching can help us discover our own strengths, find our own paths, and develop the self-knowledge and resilience necessary to enhance our intimate, emotional, creative and professional lives. Collaborative conversation can develop the processes and outlooks required to navigate them successfully, and make the difference between frustration and mastery.
Everyone faces challenges for which they are not adequately prepared at some point in life: an executive leadership position, a career change or retirement, a creative block, difficulties forming or sustaining a romantic relationship, the complexities of parenting, divorce, or disability.
Coaching can help us discover our own strengths, find our own paths, and develop the self-knowledge and resilience necessary to enhance our intimate, emotional, creative and professional lives. Collaborative conversation can develop the processes and outlooks required to navigate them successfully, and make the difference between frustration and mastery.
I consider myself to be an interactive, collaborative, and relational therapist and specialize in the treatment of individuals and couples.
My practice includes the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, identity concerns, and difficult life transitions. I also provide counseling for couples/ partners struggling with communication problems, difficulties with trust or intimacy, infidelity, relationship transitions, or negotiating relationship boundaries/agreements.
I consider myself to be an interactive, collaborative, and relational therapist and specialize in the treatment of individuals and couples.
My practice includes the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, identity concerns, and difficult life transitions. I also provide counseling for couples/ partners struggling with communication problems, difficulties with trust or intimacy, infidelity, relationship transitions, or negotiating relationship boundaries/agreements.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, trauma, OCD, relationship issues, and life transitions.
My approach is supportive, trauma-informed, collaborative, and tailored to you. I bring experience from school settings, eating-disorder treatment and medical social work to my practice. I also understand how hard it can be to take the first step into therapy and I aim to create a warm environment, where you feel heard and seen.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, trauma, OCD, relationship issues, and life transitions.
My approach is supportive, trauma-informed, collaborative, and tailored to you. I bring experience from school settings, eating-disorder treatment and medical social work to my practice. I also understand how hard it can be to take the first step into therapy and I aim to create a warm environment, where you feel heard and seen.
You’re tired of patterns that keep showing up in your relationships—whether you’re struggling to stay connected, set boundaries, or make sense of how your past shows up in the present.
We help people transform painful patterns and reconnect in their most important relationships—with partners, kids, parents, and themselves. Our work draws on trauma healing, mindfulness, and powerful neuroscience-based tools like Rapid Trauma Processing, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, and the Nurtured Heart Approach.
You’re tired of patterns that keep showing up in your relationships—whether you’re struggling to stay connected, set boundaries, or make sense of how your past shows up in the present.
We help people transform painful patterns and reconnect in their most important relationships—with partners, kids, parents, and themselves. Our work draws on trauma healing, mindfulness, and powerful neuroscience-based tools like Rapid Trauma Processing, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, and the Nurtured Heart Approach.
Relationships have a way of turning us inside out.
I work with couples and families who feel stuck in the same patterns and want something to shift. I focus on emotional safety, power dynamics, and the unspoken rules that shape relationships behind the scenes, especially how the stories we learn about worth and responsibility show up in our closest bonds.
Relationships have a way of turning us inside out.
I work with couples and families who feel stuck in the same patterns and want something to shift. I focus on emotional safety, power dynamics, and the unspoken rules that shape relationships behind the scenes, especially how the stories we learn about worth and responsibility show up in our closest bonds.
I work with teens (14+) and adults navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relationship or communication challenges, emotional exploration, infertility, and financial stress.
It helps you be more present, regulated, and connected to your needs, even in stressful moments.
I also support individuals and couples dealing with infertility, helping you process the grief, uncertainty, and anxiety that often come with this painful and unexpected experience.
A unique part of my work is integrating financial counseling into therapy.
I work with teens (14+) and adults navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relationship or communication challenges, emotional exploration, infertility, and financial stress.
It helps you be more present, regulated, and connected to your needs, even in stressful moments.
I also support individuals and couples dealing with infertility, helping you process the grief, uncertainty, and anxiety that often come with this painful and unexpected experience.
A unique part of my work is integrating financial counseling into therapy.
I work with individuals and couples.
My mission is to collaborate with and empower clients to achieve their goals and the relationships they desire. I work with people to develop the skills they need to be their authentic selves while experiencing deep connections with those around them. I use my background in mindbody philosophy to help my clients find balance, ease, and integration in life.
I work with individuals and couples.
My mission is to collaborate with and empower clients to achieve their goals and the relationships they desire. I work with people to develop the skills they need to be their authentic selves while experiencing deep connections with those around them. I use my background in mindbody philosophy to help my clients find balance, ease, and integration in life.
You are struggling to keep your head above water, you haven't felt connected to your spouse in months, sex has disappeared and you no longer have the energy to even try to initiate intimacy.
I am here to help you break this cycle and reclaim your life & relationships. I am a certified sex therapist that focus on sexual satisfaction for adults and couples. I use emotionally focused, trauma informed, sex therapy approaches to help my client(s) understand their sexual relationships, make needed changes, & regain the intimate aspects of their lives.
You are struggling to keep your head above water, you haven't felt connected to your spouse in months, sex has disappeared and you no longer have the energy to even try to initiate intimacy.
I am here to help you break this cycle and reclaim your life & relationships. I am a certified sex therapist that focus on sexual satisfaction for adults and couples. I use emotionally focused, trauma informed, sex therapy approaches to help my client(s) understand their sexual relationships, make needed changes, & regain the intimate aspects of their lives.
Are you not able to create the intimacy and closeness you desire in relationships and find yourself repeating the same patterns that you know don't work?
While you can't change difficult situations from the past, you and I can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your current life and look at how your past may still be affecting your present. Perhaps all you need are coping skills or a different perspective.
Are you not able to create the intimacy and closeness you desire in relationships and find yourself repeating the same patterns that you know don't work?
While you can't change difficult situations from the past, you and I can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your current life and look at how your past may still be affecting your present. Perhaps all you need are coping skills or a different perspective.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I’m here to provide a compassionate, judgment-free space to explore challenges like stress, anxiety, and relationship issues.
I offer a supportive space to explore challenges like stress, anxiety, life transitions, and personal growth—especially suited to life in Oregon. My approach is collaborative and tailored, focusing on practical strategies that foster resilience and clarity. Together, we’ll work toward a balanced path that aligns with your values and empowers you forward.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I’m here to provide a compassionate, judgment-free space to explore challenges like stress, anxiety, and relationship issues.
I offer a supportive space to explore challenges like stress, anxiety, life transitions, and personal growth—especially suited to life in Oregon. My approach is collaborative and tailored, focusing on practical strategies that foster resilience and clarity. Together, we’ll work toward a balanced path that aligns with your values and empowers you forward.
I provide evidence-based, comprehensive therapeutic services by identifying goals and needs, encouraging communication and reflection, and establishing trusting relationships with each client.
I strive to work with folks who do not feel like they fit the typical mold of society. So many of us have experienced othering or felt judgment for our unique qualities. It is a pleasure to aid folks in reframing those differences as strengths and assets. Whether a client feels different due to identity or sexual orientation or just thinks differently, I hope to help these clients find a sense of peace within themselves. I enjoy working with all members of society but have a love for working with folks in the LGBTQIA+, Poly, Kink-conscious, nerdy, and those who strive to appreciate their quirks and uniqueness.
I provide evidence-based, comprehensive therapeutic services by identifying goals and needs, encouraging communication and reflection, and establishing trusting relationships with each client.
I strive to work with folks who do not feel like they fit the typical mold of society. So many of us have experienced othering or felt judgment for our unique qualities. It is a pleasure to aid folks in reframing those differences as strengths and assets. Whether a client feels different due to identity or sexual orientation or just thinks differently, I hope to help these clients find a sense of peace within themselves. I enjoy working with all members of society but have a love for working with folks in the LGBTQIA+, Poly, Kink-conscious, nerdy, and those who strive to appreciate their quirks and uniqueness.
I consider all aspects of the person – from their biology and cognitive processes to their mood, relationships, and cultural influences.
My goal is to help my clients explore the interconnecting influences on their well-being and to overcome whatever pain, stress, or confusion may be keeping them from becoming their preferred selves. I understand how it can take tremendous courage to look inward, let go of old patterns, and commit to both self-acceptance and lasting change.
I consider all aspects of the person – from their biology and cognitive processes to their mood, relationships, and cultural influences.
My goal is to help my clients explore the interconnecting influences on their well-being and to overcome whatever pain, stress, or confusion may be keeping them from becoming their preferred selves. I understand how it can take tremendous courage to look inward, let go of old patterns, and commit to both self-acceptance and lasting change.
We live in a fast-paced society that values productivity above all else, and it’s easy to lose focus on finding joy in the little things, and fostering relationships that bring us peace.
My energy in session is casual, warm, collaborative, and sometimes irreverent. If you are looking for a straight laced professional, I am not the therapist for you! I believe that change occurs when we feel seen by another flawed human being that we are in relationship with, and- on a personal note- who feels vulnerable with someone who is not authentic?!
We live in a fast-paced society that values productivity above all else, and it’s easy to lose focus on finding joy in the little things, and fostering relationships that bring us peace.
My energy in session is casual, warm, collaborative, and sometimes irreverent. If you are looking for a straight laced professional, I am not the therapist for you! I believe that change occurs when we feel seen by another flawed human being that we are in relationship with, and- on a personal note- who feels vulnerable with someone who is not authentic?!
I help individuals and couples clarify and strengthen their relationship goals.
My approach is holistic, engaging, and collaborative. I use humor, empathy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people struggling with issues ranging from anxiety and depression to trauma, co-dependency and sex & love addiction / compulsivity.
I help individuals and couples clarify and strengthen their relationship goals.
My approach is holistic, engaging, and collaborative. I use humor, empathy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people struggling with issues ranging from anxiety and depression to trauma, co-dependency and sex & love addiction / compulsivity.
I love to work with clients whom feel stuck, unfulfilled in their work or relationships and need help with their purpose in life.
Do you often feel stuck in life? Not knowing how to navigate big changes that occur? Do you often think about past regrets, or worry too much about the future? Does anxiety and stress stop you from accomplishing the things you want in life? Do you need help to find purpose or motivation in daily activities? If you answered yes to any of the questions above and need help overcoming these challenges and reach your goals in life, I may be able to help.
I love to work with clients whom feel stuck, unfulfilled in their work or relationships and need help with their purpose in life.
Do you often feel stuck in life? Not knowing how to navigate big changes that occur? Do you often think about past regrets, or worry too much about the future? Does anxiety and stress stop you from accomplishing the things you want in life? Do you need help to find purpose or motivation in daily activities? If you answered yes to any of the questions above and need help overcoming these challenges and reach your goals in life, I may be able to help.
I work with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals, teens, end-of-life clients, couples, and families; especially those who are dealing with life transitions, internal family conflicts, and systematic scrutiny.
Hi! My name is Trent (he/him). I believe in fostering deep connections with my clients by meeting them where they are at so I can better understand where their lived experience. I focus on creating a space for my clients to feel safe sharing without scrutiny or judgement and where they can be their true authentic selves. My perspective of therapy is one where the client is the captain of the ship and the therapist is the co-captain, always there to be the “tap on the shoulder” when necessary. I believe that people’s ideal lives are more attainable than they’ll ever imagine.
I work with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals, teens, end-of-life clients, couples, and families; especially those who are dealing with life transitions, internal family conflicts, and systematic scrutiny.
Hi! My name is Trent (he/him). I believe in fostering deep connections with my clients by meeting them where they are at so I can better understand where their lived experience. I focus on creating a space for my clients to feel safe sharing without scrutiny or judgement and where they can be their true authentic selves. My perspective of therapy is one where the client is the captain of the ship and the therapist is the co-captain, always there to be the “tap on the shoulder” when necessary. I believe that people’s ideal lives are more attainable than they’ll ever imagine.
I am a queer non-binary femme and have over 4 years of experience working with LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as partners and family of transgender individuals.
I'm very responsive to what each individual brings. Therefore, my clients experience customized approaches based on their level of need and interest. I find helping people talk through issues through Socratic questioning and considering all alternatives leads to much insight. I help clients identify their core values so that they can act in alignment.
I am a queer non-binary femme and have over 4 years of experience working with LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as partners and family of transgender individuals.
I'm very responsive to what each individual brings. Therefore, my clients experience customized approaches based on their level of need and interest. I find helping people talk through issues through Socratic questioning and considering all alternatives leads to much insight. I help clients identify their core values so that they can act in alignment.
They may be experiencing issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or facing significant life transitions.
Specializing in substance abuse counseling, I provide personalized support for addiction and mental health issues. Using evidence-based techniques, we address underlying factors, develop coping strategies, and promote holistic well-being. Together, we work towards lasting recovery and personal growth.
They may be experiencing issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or facing significant life transitions.
Specializing in substance abuse counseling, I provide personalized support for addiction and mental health issues. Using evidence-based techniques, we address underlying factors, develop coping strategies, and promote holistic well-being. Together, we work towards lasting recovery and personal growth.
Alexandra is a therapist who guides individuals, couples, poly systems.
Alexandra tailors her therapeutic methods to each couple, individual, or poly system, recognizing the individuality of their experiences and needs. Her toolbox includes a diverse range of evidence-based modalities, such as DBT, CBT, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EFT, ACT, and MI. This allows her to integrate modalities to effectively.
Alexandra is a therapist who guides individuals, couples, poly systems.
Alexandra tailors her therapeutic methods to each couple, individual, or poly system, recognizing the individuality of their experiences and needs. Her toolbox includes a diverse range of evidence-based modalities, such as DBT, CBT, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EFT, ACT, and MI. This allows her to integrate modalities to effectively.
I help people heal themselves and their relationships by digging down to the root causes of their challenges, so they can transform the patterns that shape their lives and reclaim their innate wholeness and authenticity.
I also work with other relationships: friends in conflict, parents and adult children seeking repair, or colleagues wanting clearer communication. I believe the quality of our relationships shapes the quality of our lives, and that our connections—with ourselves and others—can be a source of healing, resilience, and joy.
I help people heal themselves and their relationships by digging down to the root causes of their challenges, so they can transform the patterns that shape their lives and reclaim their innate wholeness and authenticity.
I also work with other relationships: friends in conflict, parents and adult children seeking repair, or colleagues wanting clearer communication. I believe the quality of our relationships shapes the quality of our lives, and that our connections—with ourselves and others—can be a source of healing, resilience, and joy.
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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.