Couples Counseling Therapists in Portland, OR
I love relationships, connection, and the feeling you get when you are able to truly connect with others.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in couples and relationships. I have completed Level One Gottman Method Couples Therapy and an Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I have 13 years of experience working in multiple settings including private practice, out-patient substance abuse clinics, schools, and various centers.
I love relationships, connection, and the feeling you get when you are able to truly connect with others.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in couples and relationships. I have completed Level One Gottman Method Couples Therapy and an Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I have 13 years of experience working in multiple settings including private practice, out-patient substance abuse clinics, schools, and various centers.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by stress, relationship challenges, or major life changes?
My approach to therapy is collaborative, practical, and insight-focused. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients better understand emotional patterns, improve communication, and build healthier relationships.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by stress, relationship challenges, or major life changes?
My approach to therapy is collaborative, practical, and insight-focused. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients better understand emotional patterns, improve communication, and build healthier relationships.
Many are exploring identity, navigating complex relationships, or working through trauma that still echoes in the present.
Clients often come to me when they’re feeling disconnected, stuck in cycles, or tired of carrying old stories that keep replaying. Together, we’ll look at what’s underneath those patterns, make sense of what drives them, and build tools to help you move toward new experiences, confidence and authenticity.
Many are exploring identity, navigating complex relationships, or working through trauma that still echoes in the present.
Clients often come to me when they’re feeling disconnected, stuck in cycles, or tired of carrying old stories that keep replaying. Together, we’ll look at what’s underneath those patterns, make sense of what drives them, and build tools to help you move toward new experiences, confidence and authenticity.
I am a psychotherapist who believes that healing begins with understanding — and that every person has the power to rewrite their story. My approach to therapy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a collaborative and evidence-based method that helps clients recognize how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected. I use this approach to help clients identify patterns that may be holding them back and to develop practical tools for creating meaningful, lasting change.
"I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become." – Carl Jung
I am a psychotherapist who believes that healing begins with understanding — and that every person has the power to rewrite their story. My approach to therapy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a collaborative and evidence-based method that helps clients recognize how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected. I use this approach to help clients identify patterns that may be holding them back and to develop practical tools for creating meaningful, lasting change.
"I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become." – Carl Jung
I work with teens, adults, couples, and families experiencing chronic illness (especially Chronic Lyme Disease), anxiety, trauma, first-episode psychosis, system survival, identity and relationship challenges, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, and parenting challenges.
I’m a white, chronically ill queer LCSW offering trauma-informed, radically inclusive care. I center LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, fat, disabled, and neurodivergent clients. As someone living with chronic illness, I honor body-based wisdom, grief, and resistance. My work is grounded in accountability, humor, and the feeling that a real person who really cares is on the other end of the conversation.
I work with teens, adults, couples, and families experiencing chronic illness (especially Chronic Lyme Disease), anxiety, trauma, first-episode psychosis, system survival, identity and relationship challenges, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, and parenting challenges.
I’m a white, chronically ill queer LCSW offering trauma-informed, radically inclusive care. I center LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, fat, disabled, and neurodivergent clients. As someone living with chronic illness, I honor body-based wisdom, grief, and resistance. My work is grounded in accountability, humor, and the feeling that a real person who really cares is on the other end of the conversation.
I partner with Mindful Therapy Group for administrative and billing services.
Are you seeking to move beyond simply existing to thriving authentically? I treat individuals through various stages of life with the goal of meeting you exactly where you are in life, validating your current struggles while providing the practical tools and self-compassion needed to align your life with your deepest values.
I partner with Mindful Therapy Group for administrative and billing services.
Are you seeking to move beyond simply existing to thriving authentically? I treat individuals through various stages of life with the goal of meeting you exactly where you are in life, validating your current struggles while providing the practical tools and self-compassion needed to align your life with your deepest values.
I have experience working with teenagers, couples, drug and alcohol addiction, survivors of domestic violence, those struggling with codependency, and those who just seem to have to struggle to keep up with the pace of life.
I am committed and interested in helping my clients strengthen their connections to others while simultaneously developing the tools to create personal feelings of confidence, strength, and fulfullment within themselves. Although I cater to each client specifically, my general plan of action consists of the immediate alleviation of symptoms, in concert with an in-depth look at related patterns established throughout the client's lifetime. In other words, first we can tend to the flower's blossom, but then let us tend to its roots.
I have experience working with teenagers, couples, drug and alcohol addiction, survivors of domestic violence, those struggling with codependency, and those who just seem to have to struggle to keep up with the pace of life.
I am committed and interested in helping my clients strengthen their connections to others while simultaneously developing the tools to create personal feelings of confidence, strength, and fulfullment within themselves. Although I cater to each client specifically, my general plan of action consists of the immediate alleviation of symptoms, in concert with an in-depth look at related patterns established throughout the client's lifetime. In other words, first we can tend to the flower's blossom, but then let us tend to its roots.
The therapist's relationship with a client is the most important aspect of therapy, and it's the heart of my approach.
I work with brilliant, overwhelmed adults whose minds move fast, think deeply and have a lot of insight-but still feel trapped, stuck, and hurting. Many of my clients live with ADHD, trauma histories, or queer/trans identity experiences and want therapy that goes deeper than surface-level coping. If you’re insightful but tired of spinning in the same patterns, I offer a depth-oriented, integrative approach that blends emotional insight with real-world change—helping you live more honestly and feel more at home in yourself.
The therapist's relationship with a client is the most important aspect of therapy, and it's the heart of my approach.
I work with brilliant, overwhelmed adults whose minds move fast, think deeply and have a lot of insight-but still feel trapped, stuck, and hurting. Many of my clients live with ADHD, trauma histories, or queer/trans identity experiences and want therapy that goes deeper than surface-level coping. If you’re insightful but tired of spinning in the same patterns, I offer a depth-oriented, integrative approach that blends emotional insight with real-world change—helping you live more honestly and feel more at home in yourself.
I work with couples and families of all forms seeking deeper levels of connection and greater ease in navigating life’s challenges.
I help clients deepen self-awareness, strengthen connection, and create more flexible ways of relating—to themselves, others, and their environment. My approach is individualized, identity-affirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in the belief that people grow best in relationships where they feel safe, seen, and supported.
I work with couples and families of all forms seeking deeper levels of connection and greater ease in navigating life’s challenges.
I help clients deepen self-awareness, strengthen connection, and create more flexible ways of relating—to themselves, others, and their environment. My approach is individualized, identity-affirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in the belief that people grow best in relationships where they feel safe, seen, and supported.
I specialize in providing emotion focused therapy for couples who are interested in working on issues related to communication, trust, infidelity, connection, and intimacy.
Utilizing mindfulness-based emotion and solution focused approaches, our therapy will call upon your strengths to help create a deeper sense of meaning and well-being within your own life, and in the context of your valued relationships.
I specialize in providing emotion focused therapy for couples who are interested in working on issues related to communication, trust, infidelity, connection, and intimacy.
Utilizing mindfulness-based emotion and solution focused approaches, our therapy will call upon your strengths to help create a deeper sense of meaning and well-being within your own life, and in the context of your valued relationships.
I delight in supporting kids, teens, adults, and couples who have overlapping and different identities and experiences from me.
I see therapeutic change through the lens of attachment- strengthening the attachment we feel to ourselves, the people we care about, or nature can change how confident we feel sharing our authentic selves and trying new things. I often use Narrative Therapy, which seeks to shift the way we see things by examining and revising the stories we tell ourselves.
I delight in supporting kids, teens, adults, and couples who have overlapping and different identities and experiences from me.
I see therapeutic change through the lens of attachment- strengthening the attachment we feel to ourselves, the people we care about, or nature can change how confident we feel sharing our authentic selves and trying new things. I often use Narrative Therapy, which seeks to shift the way we see things by examining and revising the stories we tell ourselves.
If you want to improve your relationships in your life, desire support with managing your anxiety and/or depressive symptoms more effectively, understand how past trauma is affecting your life, address your alcohol/drug use, work through equity/inclusion issues, or want an objective therapist to listen and support your own personal empowerment, I would feel honored to assist you with your self discovery.
I offer a collaborative approach as well as building empowerment in healthy ways with compassion and objectivity. My approaches to treatment include: cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused approach, narrative therapy, and family systems theory. I use these methods in collaboration to produce the most effective and healthy support for my clients.
If you want to improve your relationships in your life, desire support with managing your anxiety and/or depressive symptoms more effectively, understand how past trauma is affecting your life, address your alcohol/drug use, work through equity/inclusion issues, or want an objective therapist to listen and support your own personal empowerment, I would feel honored to assist you with your self discovery.
I offer a collaborative approach as well as building empowerment in healthy ways with compassion and objectivity. My approaches to treatment include: cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused approach, narrative therapy, and family systems theory. I use these methods in collaboration to produce the most effective and healthy support for my clients.
Insight-oriented, heart-centered healing and parts work for mind+body+spirit. Whether you're a human who's struggling with anxiety, exhausted by people-pleasing, highly sensitive, neurodivergent, or just a human seeking more compassion and connection, I'm glad you're here. I'm Kelsey, and I'm here because I truly believe in the power we each have as humans to heal and find wholeness. Together we can explore the experiences and contexts that have made you into who you are, how to be kind to yourself through any situation, how to regulate your body and mind, and what helps you feel connected to yourself, others, and the world.
Insight-oriented, heart-centered healing and parts work for mind+body+spirit. Whether you're a human who's struggling with anxiety, exhausted by people-pleasing, highly sensitive, neurodivergent, or just a human seeking more compassion and connection, I'm glad you're here. I'm Kelsey, and I'm here because I truly believe in the power we each have as humans to heal and find wholeness. Together we can explore the experiences and contexts that have made you into who you are, how to be kind to yourself through any situation, how to regulate your body and mind, and what helps you feel connected to yourself, others, and the world.
I believe that a counseling relationship that provides safety, trust, and healing can transform an individual’s life.
I believe that the client is the expert in their own story, and therefore apply a person-centered, goal-oriented approach to our work together. I utilize feminist, systems-informed theory, integrating an individual’s diversities into treatment with great care. I enjoy the collaborative nature of therapy, working with clients to help them achieve their goals.
I believe that a counseling relationship that provides safety, trust, and healing can transform an individual’s life.
I believe that the client is the expert in their own story, and therefore apply a person-centered, goal-oriented approach to our work together. I utilize feminist, systems-informed theory, integrating an individual’s diversities into treatment with great care. I enjoy the collaborative nature of therapy, working with clients to help them achieve their goals.
I have 27 years of experience working with relationship issues, both with couples and with individuals who seek to better navigate the world of love and partnership.
A healthy life is full of transformation, change and growth. Sometimes the normal "growing pains" are accompanied by isolation, depression, anxiety and real loss.
I welcome people who have the courage to seek another view point, to break the isolation and find the hidden beauty of transformation, amidst the chaos.
I have 27 years of experience working with relationship issues, both with couples and with individuals who seek to better navigate the world of love and partnership.
A healthy life is full of transformation, change and growth. Sometimes the normal "growing pains" are accompanied by isolation, depression, anxiety and real loss.
I welcome people who have the courage to seek another view point, to break the isolation and find the hidden beauty of transformation, amidst the chaos.
I support people in navigating life, relationships (friends, family, romantic, work,etc) & cultivating connection.
We can’t always change the water we swim in or control those around us, we can have control over ourselves when we focus on this it gives us a greater sense of what our options are, what we are willing to do, & put up with. In therapy, I’ll support you in creating strategies to cope, identify goals, expand resources, & skills. Maya Angelou said: "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." When our knowledge, esp self, increases, so do our resources & ability to do better.
I support people in navigating life, relationships (friends, family, romantic, work,etc) & cultivating connection.
We can’t always change the water we swim in or control those around us, we can have control over ourselves when we focus on this it gives us a greater sense of what our options are, what we are willing to do, & put up with. In therapy, I’ll support you in creating strategies to cope, identify goals, expand resources, & skills. Maya Angelou said: "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." When our knowledge, esp self, increases, so do our resources & ability to do better.
I work with folks who identify outside of the box and don't fit into the "norm." My practice specializes in serving the queer community, folks in larger bodies, and those who find themselves to be “other.” I provide neurodiversity-affirming care for individuals who think, feel, and experience the world differently. I specialize in working with autistic and ADHD clients, as well as those who identify as neurodivergent in any way. I strive to bring empathy, compassion, and openness to every session. I value a collaborative approach where clients can guide treatment in the direction that feels most meaningful to them.
I work with folks who identify outside of the box and don't fit into the "norm." My practice specializes in serving the queer community, folks in larger bodies, and those who find themselves to be “other.” I provide neurodiversity-affirming care for individuals who think, feel, and experience the world differently. I specialize in working with autistic and ADHD clients, as well as those who identify as neurodivergent in any way. I strive to bring empathy, compassion, and openness to every session. I value a collaborative approach where clients can guide treatment in the direction that feels most meaningful to them.
I support clients across the lifespan as they navigate relationship conflict, life transitions, and exploration of trauma.
Grounding my work is the belief that we are all wired for connection to others, we are impacted by societally imposed beliefs, and therapy is a relational process. My experiential approach pulls from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Family Systems Theory, Existential Humanism, and various play therapy modalities.
I support clients across the lifespan as they navigate relationship conflict, life transitions, and exploration of trauma.
Grounding my work is the belief that we are all wired for connection to others, we are impacted by societally imposed beliefs, and therapy is a relational process. My experiential approach pulls from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Family Systems Theory, Existential Humanism, and various play therapy modalities.
I ensure that the change that I am working towards is the change that the client, couple, or family wants, and one that is equitable to those involved.
My goal is to empower those who often find themselves in the margins in our society. I have spent my entire career working with queer, trans, and neurodiverse individuals and families. I work with folks in an affirming and trauma-informed way that integrates principles of justice and equity. I have also worked extensively with cult survivors and others who have experienced Complex Trauma. As an eclectic therapist, I recognize that everyone engages in therapy differently and I will work with you to find the tools that work for you.
I ensure that the change that I am working towards is the change that the client, couple, or family wants, and one that is equitable to those involved.
My goal is to empower those who often find themselves in the margins in our society. I have spent my entire career working with queer, trans, and neurodiverse individuals and families. I work with folks in an affirming and trauma-informed way that integrates principles of justice and equity. I have also worked extensively with cult survivors and others who have experienced Complex Trauma. As an eclectic therapist, I recognize that everyone engages in therapy differently and I will work with you to find the tools that work for you.
Sellwood Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFT, NCC, LPC
Portland, OR 97202
Waitlist for new clients
My training as a couples, marriage and family therapist leads me to view client functioning in terms of relationships.
I focus on existential issues that affect client functioning, helping clients explore their own personal meaning and what may be blocking them from living a more authentic life. With couples I employ components from Emotion Focused Couple Therapy as well as Gottman methods in order to facilitate clearer communication and closeness.
My training as a couples, marriage and family therapist leads me to view client functioning in terms of relationships.
I focus on existential issues that affect client functioning, helping clients explore their own personal meaning and what may be blocking them from living a more authentic life. With couples I employ components from Emotion Focused Couple Therapy as well as Gottman methods in order to facilitate clearer communication and closeness.
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