Couples Counseling Therapists in Portland, OR
Successful counseling is built on a positive and trusting relationship, much as successful living is dependent on trusting, healthy relationships.
Entering therapy is an act of courage. You may feel unsure of where to begin or even what to ask. There is no right way. I will work with you to identify the best ways to achieve your goals.
Successful counseling is built on a positive and trusting relationship, much as successful living is dependent on trusting, healthy relationships.
Entering therapy is an act of courage. You may feel unsure of where to begin or even what to ask. There is no right way. I will work with you to identify the best ways to achieve your goals.
Areas that bring people into my practice include relationship issues; anxiety and depression; healing from loss or trauma; building social skills and self-esteem; family and early life issues; difficulties at home or school.
I am seeing new clients! I know how therapy can be: hard, rough, crying, happiness, wisdom, and finding who you are with your body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Together we can find a path that feels healthy and healing. We will find those brick walls on that path and smash them with our hulk hands. I work with clients to develop their strengths into powerful tools. I provide individual therapy and counseling sessions to individuals aged 18 and older. I have a particular passion and expertise in grief/bereavement/loss, trauma, anxiety, existentialism, and depression disorders.
Areas that bring people into my practice include relationship issues; anxiety and depression; healing from loss or trauma; building social skills and self-esteem; family and early life issues; difficulties at home or school.
I am seeing new clients! I know how therapy can be: hard, rough, crying, happiness, wisdom, and finding who you are with your body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Together we can find a path that feels healthy and healing. We will find those brick walls on that path and smash them with our hulk hands. I work with clients to develop their strengths into powerful tools. I provide individual therapy and counseling sessions to individuals aged 18 and older. I have a particular passion and expertise in grief/bereavement/loss, trauma, anxiety, existentialism, and depression disorders.
My goal is to help you to deepen your self-knowledge, improve your relationship to self and others, and take responsibility for your life choices.
In our sessions, you can expect a caring and collaborative environment where we’ll explore the significant themes and patterns in your life. I’ll listen with curiosity to help you to identify any self-limiting habits that might keep you stuck. Together, we’ll practice healthy communication and coping skills and enhance your awareness your inner world.
My goal is to help you to deepen your self-knowledge, improve your relationship to self and others, and take responsibility for your life choices.
In our sessions, you can expect a caring and collaborative environment where we’ll explore the significant themes and patterns in your life. I’ll listen with curiosity to help you to identify any self-limiting habits that might keep you stuck. Together, we’ll practice healthy communication and coping skills and enhance your awareness your inner world.
I also offer a unique program called Focused Therapy that seeks to address the following issues: 1) Relationship Struggles and / or Codependency, 2) Caretaker Burnout, 3) Chronic Perfectionism, 4) Building Healthy Boundaries, 5) Surviving Narcissistic Abuse, and / or 6) Counseling Services for Empaths.
It goes without saying these past few years have been an uphill battle. With the stress of a pandemic, the economic hardships facing many, and political divides deepening: it's no wonder anxiety is high. Or depression feels magnified. Or you find yourself falling back into bad habits. But you don't have to struggle through this time alone. Empathic Counseling can help you cope during this difficult time and empower you to thrive. I work closely with clients across Oregon to help them find freedom from Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma, or that harsh voice inside you that tells you you're not enough.
I also offer a unique program called Focused Therapy that seeks to address the following issues: 1) Relationship Struggles and / or Codependency, 2) Caretaker Burnout, 3) Chronic Perfectionism, 4) Building Healthy Boundaries, 5) Surviving Narcissistic Abuse, and / or 6) Counseling Services for Empaths.
It goes without saying these past few years have been an uphill battle. With the stress of a pandemic, the economic hardships facing many, and political divides deepening: it's no wonder anxiety is high. Or depression feels magnified. Or you find yourself falling back into bad habits. But you don't have to struggle through this time alone. Empathic Counseling can help you cope during this difficult time and empower you to thrive. I work closely with clients across Oregon to help them find freedom from Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma, or that harsh voice inside you that tells you you're not enough.
Having a Narcissist parent/ partner is something you can only truly understand if you have experienced it personally, and it is my mission in life to use my own experiences and knowledge to help YOU understand and heal from the impacts of this kind of abuse.
I have ample experience working with those impacted by abuse in many different forms. I am EMDR trained and enjoy working on trauma recovery. I love to incorporate different mediums into my practice, including but not limited to art, writing, and body movement. I operate from a radical acceptance model around body neutrality and self-esteem.
Having a Narcissist parent/ partner is something you can only truly understand if you have experienced it personally, and it is my mission in life to use my own experiences and knowledge to help YOU understand and heal from the impacts of this kind of abuse.
I have ample experience working with those impacted by abuse in many different forms. I am EMDR trained and enjoy working on trauma recovery. I love to incorporate different mediums into my practice, including but not limited to art, writing, and body movement. I operate from a radical acceptance model around body neutrality and self-esteem.
A Season for Change Counseling & Hypnosis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Trauma therapy, (general mental health), crisis, EMDR, hypnosis, addiction issues, couples/family therapy, LGBYTQ, working with first responders and populations from around the world. I provide supervision to those who are working on their licensure.
I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Trauma therapy, (general mental health), crisis, EMDR, hypnosis, addiction issues, couples/family therapy, LGBYTQ, working with first responders and populations from around the world. I provide supervision to those who are working on their licensure.
Katy Buddeke
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97213
The demands of productivity can erode our most important relationship: the one we cultivate with ourselves.
My approach is rooted in warmth, authenticity, and grounded presence. I practice from a humanistic and relational-cultural perspective. What this means is that I hold a deep respect for the experiences and relationships that have shaped the person you are. Healing happens in the body and together we will explore creative and best practice approaches.
The demands of productivity can erode our most important relationship: the one we cultivate with ourselves.
My approach is rooted in warmth, authenticity, and grounded presence. I practice from a humanistic and relational-cultural perspective. What this means is that I hold a deep respect for the experiences and relationships that have shaped the person you are. Healing happens in the body and together we will explore creative and best practice approaches.
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.
If you are suffering in an unsatisfying relationship or career, or are hungry to understand yourself better therapy can be beneficial.
In blending traditional talk therapy with awareness of the breath and body I help clients begin to feel differently. I invite a deepening into the unfolding story of their lives and find by staying curious and open there can be the opportunity for increased direction and clarity. Healing happens.
If you are suffering in an unsatisfying relationship or career, or are hungry to understand yourself better therapy can be beneficial.
In blending traditional talk therapy with awareness of the breath and body I help clients begin to feel differently. I invite a deepening into the unfolding story of their lives and find by staying curious and open there can be the opportunity for increased direction and clarity. Healing happens.
Guy Burstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97205
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals and specialize in couples therapy to address immediate needs and, if desired, longer-term transformative possibilities.
Only accepting group therapy referrals. In my experience, life is better and easier if you have someone that understands you, sees it from your point of view, and helps you navigate through it. A good therapist is like a fellow traveler who journeys with us into awareness, facilitating the insight necessary to heal and grow. I am a passionate facilitator of this process, helping my clients make sense of their lives and relationships, heal what's kept them stuck, explore new ways of being and live richly. The therapy we do is deep and has long-lasting effects, and the changes become your second nature, even after therapy ends.
I work with individuals and specialize in couples therapy to address immediate needs and, if desired, longer-term transformative possibilities.
Only accepting group therapy referrals. In my experience, life is better and easier if you have someone that understands you, sees it from your point of view, and helps you navigate through it. A good therapist is like a fellow traveler who journeys with us into awareness, facilitating the insight necessary to heal and grow. I am a passionate facilitator of this process, helping my clients make sense of their lives and relationships, heal what's kept them stuck, explore new ways of being and live richly. The therapy we do is deep and has long-lasting effects, and the changes become your second nature, even after therapy ends.
Sarah Richin
Clinical Social Work Associate, MSW, CSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97219
I welcome teens and adults over age 13 who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship/marital and life transitions.
Welcome! I believe life is full of many peaks and valleys. We are all climbing our own mountains, and it is important to have a support system to reach the summit. Whether it's a small hill or a large climb, I am here to help you gain tools to tackle these anxieties. I bring a client-centered approach to therapy and meet clients where they are at. I am very aware that everyone is coming into therapy with their own unique challenges, perspectives, experiences and values. I cherish these differences and will work with you to balance out the down and anxious feelings.
I welcome teens and adults over age 13 who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship/marital and life transitions.
Welcome! I believe life is full of many peaks and valleys. We are all climbing our own mountains, and it is important to have a support system to reach the summit. Whether it's a small hill or a large climb, I am here to help you gain tools to tackle these anxieties. I bring a client-centered approach to therapy and meet clients where they are at. I am very aware that everyone is coming into therapy with their own unique challenges, perspectives, experiences and values. I cherish these differences and will work with you to balance out the down and anxious feelings.
Meet Our Couples Counseling Therapists
I love supporting both individuals & couples/partners towards their individual, relational, or sexual goals.
I approach therapy holistically & aim to help you connect with your body and emotions so that you can feel more at ease. I will highlight your strengths and inner resources that can help you thrive, while also gently challenging you when you’re stuck in unhelpful patterns. I will work to center your needs, capacity, and feedback.
I love supporting both individuals & couples/partners towards their individual, relational, or sexual goals.
I approach therapy holistically & aim to help you connect with your body and emotions so that you can feel more at ease. I will highlight your strengths and inner resources that can help you thrive, while also gently challenging you when you’re stuck in unhelpful patterns. I will work to center your needs, capacity, and feedback.
I am currently providing Telehealth therapeutic services for individuals, couples and families, seeking therapeutic support.
I am a skilled clinician that is knowledgeable in engagement, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and interventions. A therapeutic approach that focuses on your strengths and how to remove your challenges. I am an educator providing support to clinicians through plans supervision for CSWA and support for licensure for LCSW and LMSW.
I am currently providing Telehealth therapeutic services for individuals, couples and families, seeking therapeutic support.
I am a skilled clinician that is knowledgeable in engagement, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and interventions. A therapeutic approach that focuses on your strengths and how to remove your challenges. I am an educator providing support to clinicians through plans supervision for CSWA and support for licensure for LCSW and LMSW.
Patricia Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
Services include address perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (Post Partum Depression and Anxiety), as well as couples counseling or family therapy.
Thank you for taking time to invest in your wellbeing. I am a bilingual/bicultural Mexican woman of indigenous roots raised by immigrant parents. Spanish was my first language, and I am comfortable facilitating sessions in Spanish or English or both. I have always believed in the strength and power individuals hold within themselves to heal and I see myself as a small vessel or guide in their journey. I was born and raised in Oregon and love to travel. Aside for the love I have for traveling, one of my favorite roles is being a “tia” (auntie) to my 13 nieces and nephews. Some hobbies I enjoy are dancing, boxing, hiking, and singing.
Services include address perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (Post Partum Depression and Anxiety), as well as couples counseling or family therapy.
Thank you for taking time to invest in your wellbeing. I am a bilingual/bicultural Mexican woman of indigenous roots raised by immigrant parents. Spanish was my first language, and I am comfortable facilitating sessions in Spanish or English or both. I have always believed in the strength and power individuals hold within themselves to heal and I see myself as a small vessel or guide in their journey. I was born and raised in Oregon and love to travel. Aside for the love I have for traveling, one of my favorite roles is being a “tia” (auntie) to my 13 nieces and nephews. Some hobbies I enjoy are dancing, boxing, hiking, and singing.
David A Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
We each have different life experiences; whether they are anxieties, depression, trauma or relationship issues we can find the correct path to take on your journey to a healthier, happier life.
I see individuals, families and couples. Using an eclectic approach, I utilize a variety of techniques and therapies, each specifically designed to meet your needs. From EMDR therapy to Brainspotting; from coaching business objectives to providing emotional support. The journey for healing and building confidence begins with you.
We each have different life experiences; whether they are anxieties, depression, trauma or relationship issues we can find the correct path to take on your journey to a healthier, happier life.
I see individuals, families and couples. Using an eclectic approach, I utilize a variety of techniques and therapies, each specifically designed to meet your needs. From EMDR therapy to Brainspotting; from coaching business objectives to providing emotional support. The journey for healing and building confidence begins with you.
I provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy to individuals across the lifespan, from children to adults, as well as couples and families.
I use Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I create a warm, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive space where clients feel truly heard and understood.
I provide compassionate and evidence-based therapy to individuals across the lifespan, from children to adults, as well as couples and families.
I use Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I create a warm, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive space where clients feel truly heard and understood.
Clinton T Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97202
My clients often come into therapy feeling some version of stuck: whether in a relationship, a perspective, or a pattern of behavior. My psychodynamic training has taught me it’s important to understand why this stuckness is happening, but how we manage our thoughts and feelings is equally important, so I like to use a blend of therapeutic modalities to tailor my approach to each client. I also love working with new and expecting fathers. It's common to experience a complex flood of emotions including anger, grief, and fear, and I find there is often great need for support during this significant phase of life transition.
My clients often come into therapy feeling some version of stuck: whether in a relationship, a perspective, or a pattern of behavior. My psychodynamic training has taught me it’s important to understand why this stuckness is happening, but how we manage our thoughts and feelings is equally important, so I like to use a blend of therapeutic modalities to tailor my approach to each client. I also love working with new and expecting fathers. It's common to experience a complex flood of emotions including anger, grief, and fear, and I find there is often great need for support during this significant phase of life transition.
Summit Wellness PDX is mental health therapy with a mission to serve individuals experiencing mood disorders, attachment difficulties, difficult life experiences, anxiety, grief and loss, women's issues, LGBTQI, confusion, relationship difficulties, feeling stuck in life, and those looking for growth and development.
While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, together, we will find a unique combination of strategies that work for you, and may include: cognitive-behavioral therapy, strengths-based approaches, attachment therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), relationship therapy, and supportive therapy.
Summit Wellness PDX is mental health therapy with a mission to serve individuals experiencing mood disorders, attachment difficulties, difficult life experiences, anxiety, grief and loss, women's issues, LGBTQI, confusion, relationship difficulties, feeling stuck in life, and those looking for growth and development.
While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, together, we will find a unique combination of strategies that work for you, and may include: cognitive-behavioral therapy, strengths-based approaches, attachment therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), relationship therapy, and supportive therapy.
Samantha Rott
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, QMHP-R, MFTA, PCA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97223
I work with children (3+), preteens, teens, adults—individuals and couples—and families residing in Oregon and/or Washington.
Do you experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, parenting struggles, relational dynamic issues, major life transitions, or personal identity concerns? I am here to support you finding your voice within yourself and in close relationships. I believe that our past informs our present, in how we connect to and experience our lives. I find behavior to be an important opening to explore the underlying feelings an individual is experiencing in response to others. I view therapy as a collaborative process in which you are the expert of your own life and I am an empathetic and supportive guide helping create a brave, accepting space.
I work with children (3+), preteens, teens, adults—individuals and couples—and families residing in Oregon and/or Washington.
Do you experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, parenting struggles, relational dynamic issues, major life transitions, or personal identity concerns? I am here to support you finding your voice within yourself and in close relationships. I believe that our past informs our present, in how we connect to and experience our lives. I find behavior to be an important opening to explore the underlying feelings an individual is experiencing in response to others. I view therapy as a collaborative process in which you are the expert of your own life and I am an empathetic and supportive guide helping create a brave, accepting space.
I approach counseling as a joint relationship in which you and I collaborate together in a supportive, safe environment.
I personally operate from a Christian worldview and am willing to incorporate this into our counseling. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR are some of the modalities I specialize in.
I approach counseling as a joint relationship in which you and I collaborate together in a supportive, safe environment.
I personally operate from a Christian worldview and am willing to incorporate this into our counseling. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR are some of the modalities I specialize in.
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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.