Couples Counseling Therapists in Portland, OR
You want to feel resilient, present, and connected—to yourself, your relationships, and the world—so you can navigate challenges with confidence and self-compassion.
I help clients restore their nervous system’s ability to self-regulate, integrate mind and body, and release patterns of fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. I draw from Somatic Experiencing, Hakomi, Internal Family Systems, Gestalt, attachment-based work, and Nonviolent Communication to create a collaborative, supportive space.
You want to feel resilient, present, and connected—to yourself, your relationships, and the world—so you can navigate challenges with confidence and self-compassion.
I help clients restore their nervous system’s ability to self-regulate, integrate mind and body, and release patterns of fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. I draw from Somatic Experiencing, Hakomi, Internal Family Systems, Gestalt, attachment-based work, and Nonviolent Communication to create a collaborative, supportive space.
I work with my clients to build a collaborative and safe relationship as we work together towards your goals.
We all experiences periods of time where we feel hopeless, stuck, and unsure of a way to move forward. And whether you want to address specific concerns or process trauma, grief, or life transitions, I will work collaboratively with you to uncover patterns, internal stories, and roadblocks that hinder your movement towards healing and growth.
I work with my clients to build a collaborative and safe relationship as we work together towards your goals.
We all experiences periods of time where we feel hopeless, stuck, and unsure of a way to move forward. And whether you want to address specific concerns or process trauma, grief, or life transitions, I will work collaboratively with you to uncover patterns, internal stories, and roadblocks that hinder your movement towards healing and growth.
Whether it’s breaking free from unhealthy habits, improving one’s self-esteem, working through past trauma, or simply learning how to communicate more effectively in relationships.
From a young age, I have been deeply interested in understanding the human experience—how people think, feel, and relate to themselves and others. This curiosity naturally evolved into a professional commitment to helping individuals navigate the complexities of life with greater self-awareness, clarity, and resilience. As a therapist, my goal is to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their challenges and empowered to grow through them.
Whether it’s breaking free from unhealthy habits, improving one’s self-esteem, working through past trauma, or simply learning how to communicate more effectively in relationships.
From a young age, I have been deeply interested in understanding the human experience—how people think, feel, and relate to themselves and others. This curiosity naturally evolved into a professional commitment to helping individuals navigate the complexities of life with greater self-awareness, clarity, and resilience. As a therapist, my goal is to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their challenges and empowered to grow through them.
I have extensive experience supporting individuals navigating major life transitions and relationship complexities.
My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I value humor and flexibility in the therapy room. Together, we work toward practical solutions that not only reduce symptoms but also create space for growth, resilience, and, deeper self-understanding.
I have extensive experience supporting individuals navigating major life transitions and relationship complexities.
My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I value humor and flexibility in the therapy room. Together, we work toward practical solutions that not only reduce symptoms but also create space for growth, resilience, and, deeper self-understanding.
I listen attentively to your thoughts and feelings, while also focusing on factors that are out of your conscious awareness (such as anxieties, values, and expectations) that can get expressed in relationships or through problematic patterns or symptoms.
I have particular training and expertise in couple treatment. I help couples that are struggling with: communication problems, infidelity, intimacy issues, transitions, attempts to conceive, pregnancy loss, postpartum depression, emotional issues related to the adoption process, and difficulties in the transition to parenthood.
I listen attentively to your thoughts and feelings, while also focusing on factors that are out of your conscious awareness (such as anxieties, values, and expectations) that can get expressed in relationships or through problematic patterns or symptoms.
I have particular training and expertise in couple treatment. I help couples that are struggling with: communication problems, infidelity, intimacy issues, transitions, attempts to conceive, pregnancy loss, postpartum depression, emotional issues related to the adoption process, and difficulties in the transition to parenthood.
I work with couples who want to improve their ability to communicate more effectively and learn how to manage conflict as well as deepen intimacy.
My work with couples is focused on building the skills of differentiation in order to improve communication, manage conflict effectively, and deepen intimacy. This leads to a stronger sense of self for each of the partners, as well as more emotional safety and vitality within the relationship.
I work with couples who want to improve their ability to communicate more effectively and learn how to manage conflict as well as deepen intimacy.
My work with couples is focused on building the skills of differentiation in order to improve communication, manage conflict effectively, and deepen intimacy. This leads to a stronger sense of self for each of the partners, as well as more emotional safety and vitality within the relationship.
Jacey Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in survivors of narc abuse, especially adult children of emotionally immature or N-parents and intimate partners of narcissists.
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 goal development, art, writing, & body movement. I operate from a radical acceptance model around body neutrality and self-esteem.
I specialize in survivors of narc abuse, especially adult children of emotionally immature or N-parents and intimate partners of narcissists.
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 goal development, art, writing, & body movement. I operate from a radical acceptance model around body neutrality and self-esteem.
Sustaining life outside of mainstream expectations can be incredibly empowering, but finding the support you deserve is not easy when you feel like you constantly are defending and explaining yourself, your identities, and your relationships.
I specialize in providing affirming care for mixed- and mono-racial clients of color and queer, trans, and polyamorous clients. I'm neurodiversity affirming. My practice draws from anti-oppressive, systemic lenses and I incorporate aspects of Attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and Narrative therapy.
Sustaining life outside of mainstream expectations can be incredibly empowering, but finding the support you deserve is not easy when you feel like you constantly are defending and explaining yourself, your identities, and your relationships.
I specialize in providing affirming care for mixed- and mono-racial clients of color and queer, trans, and polyamorous clients. I'm neurodiversity affirming. My practice draws from anti-oppressive, systemic lenses and I incorporate aspects of Attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and Narrative therapy.
My goal is to help you access your depth of emotional experience to live a more authentic life and improve your relationships to yourself and your community.
I work with adults ages 18+in Oregon and Tennessee, and I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and polycules of all backgrounds and identities navigate interpersonal dynamics, grief, trauma, and the impact of oppressive systems on their relationships to self and others. Improving your relationships is paramount to my work.
My goal is to help you access your depth of emotional experience to live a more authentic life and improve your relationships to yourself and your community.
I work with adults ages 18+in Oregon and Tennessee, and I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and polycules of all backgrounds and identities navigate interpersonal dynamics, grief, trauma, and the impact of oppressive systems on their relationships to self and others. Improving your relationships is paramount to my work.
I have extensive experience in the areas of past and present abuse and trauma, family of origin issues, relationships, sexuality, adult ADHD, as well as in managing the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and the sometimes unhealthy coping strategies that can emerge from both situational and chronic stressors.
I have over a decade of diverse clinical practice with a masters in clinical social work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an additional masters in Ethics from the University of Chicago.
I have extensive experience in the areas of past and present abuse and trauma, family of origin issues, relationships, sexuality, adult ADHD, as well as in managing the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and the sometimes unhealthy coping strategies that can emerge from both situational and chronic stressors.
I have over a decade of diverse clinical practice with a masters in clinical social work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an additional masters in Ethics from the University of Chicago.
I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy, an evidence-based treatment that explores the dynamic relationship between past and present, as well as the interplay between external circumstances and internal experiences.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in MA & OR with experience working with adults & older adults from diverse backgrounds. I specialize in helping individuals navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, grief, relational/family issues, and trauma. I completed my internship at NYP Columbia University Medical Center and have since worked in university counseling centers and teaching hospitals in Boston and Portland. Before becoming a psychologist, I worked as a public interest attorney, and this background continues to shape my approach to therapy. I believe in the importance of integrating lived experience and sociocultural
I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy, an evidence-based treatment that explores the dynamic relationship between past and present, as well as the interplay between external circumstances and internal experiences.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in MA & OR with experience working with adults & older adults from diverse backgrounds. I specialize in helping individuals navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, grief, relational/family issues, and trauma. I completed my internship at NYP Columbia University Medical Center and have since worked in university counseling centers and teaching hospitals in Boston and Portland. Before becoming a psychologist, I worked as a public interest attorney, and this background continues to shape my approach to therapy. I believe in the importance of integrating lived experience and sociocultural
I utilize a trauma-informed approach to work with teens, adults, and couples, and I am an ardent LGTBQIA+ and BIPOC ally who welcomes people from all cultural backgrounds.
Since we are all unique, I first strive to understand your life history, your current challenges, and your goals for therapy. I then utilize techniques, tailored specifically for you, that promote healing. My approach draws upon an eclectic blend of mindfulness and somatic therapies that is informed by over 20 years of teaching yoga and meditation.
I utilize a trauma-informed approach to work with teens, adults, and couples, and I am an ardent LGTBQIA+ and BIPOC ally who welcomes people from all cultural backgrounds.
Since we are all unique, I first strive to understand your life history, your current challenges, and your goals for therapy. I then utilize techniques, tailored specifically for you, that promote healing. My approach draws upon an eclectic blend of mindfulness and somatic therapies that is informed by over 20 years of teaching yoga and meditation.
Are you facing a big decision in your career or personal life? Or are you looking for help with your daily choices and habits so that you can reach your goals? As a decision coach, I’ll help you think through major decisions that shape your future, and I'll help you align your behaviors and habits with your goals and deepest values. I'll be excited to support you through this process.
Are you facing a big decision in your career or personal life? Or are you looking for help with your daily choices and habits so that you can reach your goals? As a decision coach, I’ll help you think through major decisions that shape your future, and I'll help you align your behaviors and habits with your goals and deepest values. I'll be excited to support you through this process.
If you are hoping to repair your relationship with yourself and others, explore your expanding identity, find your place in a challenged world, expand beyond trauma, engage more fully, and connect deeply- I'm here to explore with you.
Somatic expressive arts is integrative, creative, and expansive. Different from traditional talk therapies, my support allows you to hold and explore your experiences from the whole self. Intuitive engagement through drawing, movement, painting, voicing, writing, & play can support you to thrive as your most true self, as you are, and as you're becoming.
If you are hoping to repair your relationship with yourself and others, explore your expanding identity, find your place in a challenged world, expand beyond trauma, engage more fully, and connect deeply- I'm here to explore with you.
Somatic expressive arts is integrative, creative, and expansive. Different from traditional talk therapies, my support allows you to hold and explore your experiences from the whole self. Intuitive engagement through drawing, movement, painting, voicing, writing, & play can support you to thrive as your most true self, as you are, and as you're becoming.
I help couples communicate more effectively so each person feels heard, valued, and appreciated.
I do telehealth and walk-and-talk therapy, aka ecotherapy. We'll either meet online or at a park in Portland and walk for 50 minutes. Ecotherapy gives you exercise, forest bathing and talk therapy. Men, teenagers and trauma survivors often prefer ecotherapy since walking can enhance vulnerability. Together, we'll help you feel better and get better.
I help couples communicate more effectively so each person feels heard, valued, and appreciated.
I do telehealth and walk-and-talk therapy, aka ecotherapy. We'll either meet online or at a park in Portland and walk for 50 minutes. Ecotherapy gives you exercise, forest bathing and talk therapy. Men, teenagers and trauma survivors often prefer ecotherapy since walking can enhance vulnerability. Together, we'll help you feel better and get better.
Are you and your partner(s) feeling stuck?
I believe in the healing power of relationships, and together we’ll uncover the patterns keeping you stuck, reflect on your values, and practice new ways of connecting so you can build a relationship that feels safe, supportive, and meaningful. I bring compassion, authenticity, and a touch of humor to create a space that feels welcoming, and genuine.
Are you and your partner(s) feeling stuck?
I believe in the healing power of relationships, and together we’ll uncover the patterns keeping you stuck, reflect on your values, and practice new ways of connecting so you can build a relationship that feels safe, supportive, and meaningful. I bring compassion, authenticity, and a touch of humor to create a space that feels welcoming, and genuine.
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.
Connecting to your true self can help with a wide variety of issues, including difficulty in relationships, conflicts with others, or simply the feeling that your life isn't going the direction you want.
In some ways, an emotional wound is like a physical injury: it's sometimes necessary to push through pain in the short term, but ignoring it for too long can lead to a more serious issue later. I'll help you determine what is needed in your life to make a good solid repair. I have worked as therapist for 25 years, and in private practice for 19 years.
Connecting to your true self can help with a wide variety of issues, including difficulty in relationships, conflicts with others, or simply the feeling that your life isn't going the direction you want.
In some ways, an emotional wound is like a physical injury: it's sometimes necessary to push through pain in the short term, but ignoring it for too long can lead to a more serious issue later. I'll help you determine what is needed in your life to make a good solid repair. I have worked as therapist for 25 years, and in private practice for 19 years.
I guide clients in trauma recovery, treat relationship issues and am qualified to address a range of sexual concerns for individuals and relationships/ couples.
The decision to find a therapist that is right for you could be the first step on the journey to enhancing your well-being. As a queer man, I understand how important it is to have a therapist that is affirming and knowledgeable of the unique obstacles that our community faces. I have broad experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, addressing a wide range of challenges, including trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, identity concerns, shame, relational and sexual issues.
At my core, I am a depth-psychotherapist whose aim is to work collaboratively to restore a sense of wholeness and facilitate healing.
I guide clients in trauma recovery, treat relationship issues and am qualified to address a range of sexual concerns for individuals and relationships/ couples.
The decision to find a therapist that is right for you could be the first step on the journey to enhancing your well-being. As a queer man, I understand how important it is to have a therapist that is affirming and knowledgeable of the unique obstacles that our community faces. I have broad experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, addressing a wide range of challenges, including trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, identity concerns, shame, relational and sexual issues.
At my core, I am a depth-psychotherapist whose aim is to work collaboratively to restore a sense of wholeness and facilitate healing.
I love supporting mixed neuro-type and queer & trans couples who long to deepen their connection.
I have a playful and creative approach to therapy. We'll explore your feelings, wants, needs, and internalized narratives with gentle curiosity. Sometimes that looks like talking, sometimes that looks like making art (you don't have to be an artist!), sometimes it looks like crying or laughing, or all of it together!
I love supporting mixed neuro-type and queer & trans couples who long to deepen their connection.
I have a playful and creative approach to therapy. We'll explore your feelings, wants, needs, and internalized narratives with gentle curiosity. Sometimes that looks like talking, sometimes that looks like making art (you don't have to be an artist!), sometimes it looks like crying or laughing, or all of it together!
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