Emotionally Focused Therapists in Portland, OR
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. Urban and rural, inpatient and outpatient work settings have taught me about the many challenges an individual may face including experiences of oppression and injustice, as well as a deep appreciation for the richness of the human experience. My style is described as warm, analytical and collaborative, balancing deep emotional work with elements of humor and lightness when appropriate. I aim to help clients address the root of complex challenges, in a safe and supported way.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. Urban and rural, inpatient and outpatient work settings have taught me about the many challenges an individual may face including experiences of oppression and injustice, as well as a deep appreciation for the richness of the human experience. My style is described as warm, analytical and collaborative, balancing deep emotional work with elements of humor and lightness when appropriate. I aim to help clients address the root of complex challenges, in a safe and supported way.
There is currently a lot of uncertainty in the world. Now, more than ever it is important to find the support we might have been lacking. Usually, we feel as if we can tackle everything on our own, but that might not be the case anymore. Taking the step to care for yourself not only benefits you, but those around you. In my experience, I have found that the most healing moments occur when we are able to be completely open with another person and then be accepted for who we truly are. I value all my clients whole-heatedly and emphasize your autonomy and personal choice. I believe that you are the expert on your own life.
There is currently a lot of uncertainty in the world. Now, more than ever it is important to find the support we might have been lacking. Usually, we feel as if we can tackle everything on our own, but that might not be the case anymore. Taking the step to care for yourself not only benefits you, but those around you. In my experience, I have found that the most healing moments occur when we are able to be completely open with another person and then be accepted for who we truly are. I value all my clients whole-heatedly and emphasize your autonomy and personal choice. I believe that you are the expert on your own life.
What we are looking for in life is often right in front of us yet, we often lack the ability to see it. In contemporary society, many of us are head strong putting the mind and thoughts above the body and feelings. In this manner, we may lose ourselves in a world of mental illusion. When we are able to access our inner nature, comprised in part of our instincts, aptitudes, and intuition, we are more equipped to be self-guided in life and able to achieve balance and wholeness for ourselves.
What we are looking for in life is often right in front of us yet, we often lack the ability to see it. In contemporary society, many of us are head strong putting the mind and thoughts above the body and feelings. In this manner, we may lose ourselves in a world of mental illusion. When we are able to access our inner nature, comprised in part of our instincts, aptitudes, and intuition, we are more equipped to be self-guided in life and able to achieve balance and wholeness for ourselves.
Dave Ebaugh at Trauma Focused Therapy.com
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97210
You’ve been hit hard by life. Your emotions are overwhelming at times. You’re frozen by indecision and self-doubt. You’re doing well in your career but you’re not being noticed or promoted because you can’t seem to make relationships work. You have trouble with trust and intimacy. You experience your world through the lens of negativity, hopelessness and pessimism. You know you’re childhood history of abuse, of being bullied or shamed has created the high degrees of anxiety you feel around people and fear of being judged. You know you need therapy though you know talking about your past has never helped, and yet you keep trying.
You’ve been hit hard by life. Your emotions are overwhelming at times. You’re frozen by indecision and self-doubt. You’re doing well in your career but you’re not being noticed or promoted because you can’t seem to make relationships work. You have trouble with trust and intimacy. You experience your world through the lens of negativity, hopelessness and pessimism. You know you’re childhood history of abuse, of being bullied or shamed has created the high degrees of anxiety you feel around people and fear of being judged. You know you need therapy though you know talking about your past has never helped, and yet you keep trying.
I have additional training in multiple therapeutic modalities including emotion focused therapy ( EFT) for couples, Gottman method, ACT, and more.
At one time or another, we all find ourselves stuck. We end up burdened by depression, loss, or anxiety. Our relationships become mired in conflict and disconnection. We feel the life we want is out of reach. As a therapist, my goal is to help you get unstuck and step into the life you want. I provide therapy that is engaging, caring, practical, and fits your life and goals. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. I also have training supporting clients with issues related to faith, spirituality, and purpose. I strive to create a space that is safe for you, your faith, and your mental health.
I have additional training in multiple therapeutic modalities including emotion focused therapy ( EFT) for couples, Gottman method, ACT, and more.
At one time or another, we all find ourselves stuck. We end up burdened by depression, loss, or anxiety. Our relationships become mired in conflict and disconnection. We feel the life we want is out of reach. As a therapist, my goal is to help you get unstuck and step into the life you want. I provide therapy that is engaging, caring, practical, and fits your life and goals. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. I also have training supporting clients with issues related to faith, spirituality, and purpose. I strive to create a space that is safe for you, your faith, and your mental health.
I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for 40 years and I very much enjoy my work. My goal is to help people with healing, and in so doing help them to live a more joyful and meaningful life. I have years of experience helping clients address and recover from many different issues. I work with emotional wounds that are often at the core of issues that clients bring to me, and with healing trauma including religious trauma. I have found that when these wounds can be addressed in a safe environment, healing can take place. I work with adults of all life stages, with adolescents, children, with individuals, families and groups.
I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for 40 years and I very much enjoy my work. My goal is to help people with healing, and in so doing help them to live a more joyful and meaningful life. I have years of experience helping clients address and recover from many different issues. I work with emotional wounds that are often at the core of issues that clients bring to me, and with healing trauma including religious trauma. I have found that when these wounds can be addressed in a safe environment, healing can take place. I work with adults of all life stages, with adolescents, children, with individuals, families and groups.
I provide holistic psychotherapy to help clients in Oregon, Washington and Utah explore, understand and address diverse challenges in life, helping clients become empowered stewards of their own well-being. I integrate common psychotherapy approaches, including cognitive, narrative and expressive-creative therapies, with holistic approaches based in the traditions underlying yoga, Buddhism and other Eastern philosophical practices. My goal is to help clients achieve health, balance and harmony, and to embrace life.
I provide holistic psychotherapy to help clients in Oregon, Washington and Utah explore, understand and address diverse challenges in life, helping clients become empowered stewards of their own well-being. I integrate common psychotherapy approaches, including cognitive, narrative and expressive-creative therapies, with holistic approaches based in the traditions underlying yoga, Buddhism and other Eastern philosophical practices. My goal is to help clients achieve health, balance and harmony, and to embrace life.
We all deserve a space where we can be seen, heard, accepted, and valued. My goal is to provide a counseling environment where we can meet you authentically for who you are, right where you are, wherever that is! Whether you are coming to therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, codependency, identity, self-esteem, couples counseling, or something else, I believe in a collaborative journey that provides a space for you to be, explore, grow, and heal just as you are.
We all deserve a space where we can be seen, heard, accepted, and valued. My goal is to provide a counseling environment where we can meet you authentically for who you are, right where you are, wherever that is! Whether you are coming to therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, codependency, identity, self-esteem, couples counseling, or something else, I believe in a collaborative journey that provides a space for you to be, explore, grow, and heal just as you are.
I specialize in perinatal mental health – specifically helping birthing people through the spectrum of experiences related to trying to conceive, pregnancy loss, pregnancy, postpartum, and the first year of parenthood. Perinatal experiences can bring up a variety of complex emotions that deserve support. Some experiences, like pregnancy loss or IVF can be particularly difficult or traumatizing. I have trained extensively in several trauma-resolution approaches, including EMDR, and have a variety of tools we can use to help you enter a sustainable baseline of health and well-being based on your specific needs.
I specialize in perinatal mental health – specifically helping birthing people through the spectrum of experiences related to trying to conceive, pregnancy loss, pregnancy, postpartum, and the first year of parenthood. Perinatal experiences can bring up a variety of complex emotions that deserve support. Some experiences, like pregnancy loss or IVF can be particularly difficult or traumatizing. I have trained extensively in several trauma-resolution approaches, including EMDR, and have a variety of tools we can use to help you enter a sustainable baseline of health and well-being based on your specific needs.
Lily of the Valley Counseling & Coaching Svcs. LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome to Lily of the Valley Counseling and Coaching Services LLC. My name is Sheri Hamilton and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the States of Oregon and Washington. I provide culturally specific services to the BIPOC community. I specialize in women's issues, anxiety, depression and relationship challenges. I am also a Certified Transitional Life Coach that can support your needs such as divorce recovery, self-esteem issues, healthy boundary setting, and purpose coaching for clients seeking coaching only. I enjoy assisting clients evolve into the best version of themselves. Click the website tab for coaching only.
Welcome to Lily of the Valley Counseling and Coaching Services LLC. My name is Sheri Hamilton and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the States of Oregon and Washington. I provide culturally specific services to the BIPOC community. I specialize in women's issues, anxiety, depression and relationship challenges. I am also a Certified Transitional Life Coach that can support your needs such as divorce recovery, self-esteem issues, healthy boundary setting, and purpose coaching for clients seeking coaching only. I enjoy assisting clients evolve into the best version of themselves. Click the website tab for coaching only.
I specialize in couples therapy, gender and identity work, and family dynamics using Somatic, IFS, EFT, and Narrative approaches.
Greetings! I work with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, couples, and adult families (18+) who sense that their struggles live not just in their thoughts, but in their bodies and in the hidden parts of themselves. They notice the same reactions hijacking their relationships — the shutdown, the explosion, the numbness — and they're ready to understand what's underneath. They want a therapist who will work with the whole of them: nervous system, story, and the many parts that have been working hard to keep them safe. Together, we go beneath the surface.
I specialize in couples therapy, gender and identity work, and family dynamics using Somatic, IFS, EFT, and Narrative approaches.
Greetings! I work with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, couples, and adult families (18+) who sense that their struggles live not just in their thoughts, but in their bodies and in the hidden parts of themselves. They notice the same reactions hijacking their relationships — the shutdown, the explosion, the numbness — and they're ready to understand what's underneath. They want a therapist who will work with the whole of them: nervous system, story, and the many parts that have been working hard to keep them safe. Together, we go beneath the surface.
I work from Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), where I view emotions and attachment needs as important guides to understanding ourselves and our relationships.
Hello there! I aim to work with clients who may struggle with communicating within their relationships or expressing their internal experiences effectively. I also support couples with mixed neurotype presentations. Whether my help includes facilitating greater emotional connection to self and others, or understanding what barriers stand in the way, I believe that meaningful change can be achieved through increased awareness. My goal is to help you respond instead of react.
I work from Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), where I view emotions and attachment needs as important guides to understanding ourselves and our relationships.
Hello there! I aim to work with clients who may struggle with communicating within their relationships or expressing their internal experiences effectively. I also support couples with mixed neurotype presentations. Whether my help includes facilitating greater emotional connection to self and others, or understanding what barriers stand in the way, I believe that meaningful change can be achieved through increased awareness. My goal is to help you respond instead of react.
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy (17+ only) using one of the most effective relational attachment-based therapies out there today, Emotionally-Focused Therapy ( EFT), integrating somatic and mindfulness work to uncover and release what is stuck.
Maybe you and your partner are seeking couples' therapy because you just can't seem to hear or understand each other during arguments, and when you try to make up, it just turns into the same old fight over and over again. You've never felt so alone as when you're with your partner and you just can't get through.
Maybe you are looking for individual therapy to work through relational trauma that holds you back from connecting to the people around you, and especially to the people you love. You've worked on your coping and emotional regulation skills and you're ready to go deeper.
You're ready to get to the heart of the matter.
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy (17+ only) using one of the most effective relational attachment-based therapies out there today, Emotionally-Focused Therapy ( EFT), integrating somatic and mindfulness work to uncover and release what is stuck.
Maybe you and your partner are seeking couples' therapy because you just can't seem to hear or understand each other during arguments, and when you try to make up, it just turns into the same old fight over and over again. You've never felt so alone as when you're with your partner and you just can't get through.
Maybe you are looking for individual therapy to work through relational trauma that holds you back from connecting to the people around you, and especially to the people you love. You've worked on your coping and emotional regulation skills and you're ready to go deeper.
You're ready to get to the heart of the matter.
Hi my name is Brittany and it is nice to meet you! I am a Clinical Social Work Associate. My pronouns are she/her.
Taking the first step towards therapy can be a very important and sometimes challenging endeavor.
I believe that we all maintain the power and resources within to guide us toward healing. My goal as a therapist is to assist you in your journey of living a more fulfilling life, however that looks for you. I work with teens and adults 14 years and older. My areas of focus include trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, postpartum/parenthood, self-esteem issues, veterans and post incarceration adjustment.
Hi my name is Brittany and it is nice to meet you! I am a Clinical Social Work Associate. My pronouns are she/her.
Taking the first step towards therapy can be a very important and sometimes challenging endeavor.
I believe that we all maintain the power and resources within to guide us toward healing. My goal as a therapist is to assist you in your journey of living a more fulfilling life, however that looks for you. I work with teens and adults 14 years and older. My areas of focus include trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, postpartum/parenthood, self-esteem issues, veterans and post incarceration adjustment.
We understands that not all of us come from a history of support and care. Many of us may experience trauma due to race, size, class, sexual orientation, socio-economic status or family culture. We work with a lot of queer and trans folks who may experience anxiety, depression, and trauma. Our clinic is a great place for those interested in body-centered (somatic) approaches within a warm and caring relationship with a therapist.
We understands that not all of us come from a history of support and care. Many of us may experience trauma due to race, size, class, sexual orientation, socio-economic status or family culture. We work with a lot of queer and trans folks who may experience anxiety, depression, and trauma. Our clinic is a great place for those interested in body-centered (somatic) approaches within a warm and caring relationship with a therapist.
Not currently accepting new clients; waitlist available !
Hi, I’m Mila. I’m a cisgender Latina therapist who came to this work through lived experience. As an eldest daughter and a woman in an interracial marriage, I know the weight of being the one who translates, advocates, and holds the family together. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish, and passionate about supporting young adult Latinas navigating cultural pressure, parentification, and intergenerational expectations. Including immigration evaluations. Therapy with me welcomes all of you—your grief, your questions, your strength, your fire.
Not currently accepting new clients; waitlist available !
Hi, I’m Mila. I’m a cisgender Latina therapist who came to this work through lived experience. As an eldest daughter and a woman in an interracial marriage, I know the weight of being the one who translates, advocates, and holds the family together. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish, and passionate about supporting young adult Latinas navigating cultural pressure, parentification, and intergenerational expectations. Including immigration evaluations. Therapy with me welcomes all of you—your grief, your questions, your strength, your fire.
Hello, I’m Latisha! I am a licensed professional counselor based in Oregon dedicated to helping individuals regain balance and clarity in their lives through education, counseling, and skills training. I earned my masters degree in community counseling (winter of 2010) to help gather tools and increase insight on mental health issues, so that I can help individuals cultivate self-care, increase their self-efficacy, and sustain their overall mental well-being. I have 15+ years experience working with clients with various issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief/loss, racial fatigue, and trauma.
Hello, I’m Latisha! I am a licensed professional counselor based in Oregon dedicated to helping individuals regain balance and clarity in their lives through education, counseling, and skills training. I earned my masters degree in community counseling (winter of 2010) to help gather tools and increase insight on mental health issues, so that I can help individuals cultivate self-care, increase their self-efficacy, and sustain their overall mental well-being. I have 15+ years experience working with clients with various issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief/loss, racial fatigue, and trauma.
Welcome! Sometimes it can be difficult to begin therapy. My desire is to be a resource and safe place for you to explore your needs. I am humbled on a daily basis by the bravery and strength of my clients. Your health and mental well-being are my highest priority as you begin this journey towards help and healing. To help this process, I offer free, 20 minute consultations. This is an opportunity for you to get to know me and for us to explore your goals for therapy further. It is an honor to be a part of this process with you and I look forward to hearing from you!
Welcome! Sometimes it can be difficult to begin therapy. My desire is to be a resource and safe place for you to explore your needs. I am humbled on a daily basis by the bravery and strength of my clients. Your health and mental well-being are my highest priority as you begin this journey towards help and healing. To help this process, I offer free, 20 minute consultations. This is an opportunity for you to get to know me and for us to explore your goals for therapy further. It is an honor to be a part of this process with you and I look forward to hearing from you!
I value providing a safe and nonjudgmental virtual space where my clients feel supported while gaining insight and understanding about their thoughts, feelings, and personal histories. My therapy approach is flexible, creative, supportive, and often mindfulness-based. I believe that practicing mindfulness and acceptance of your thoughts and feelings can help you achieve meaningful goals and lead a valued life. I enjoy working with both individual clients and couples.
I value providing a safe and nonjudgmental virtual space where my clients feel supported while gaining insight and understanding about their thoughts, feelings, and personal histories. My therapy approach is flexible, creative, supportive, and often mindfulness-based. I believe that practicing mindfulness and acceptance of your thoughts and feelings can help you achieve meaningful goals and lead a valued life. I enjoy working with both individual clients and couples.
My areas of specialty are working with adults, either as individuals or in couples, who are seeking clarity and understanding in their lives, either in new situations, in their relationships, or in patterns that seem to come up in spite of best efforts. My clients are curious and motivated people who are used to solving problems and find themselves in search of greater understanding and new ways of being. I work with compassion, humor, and support my client's in their own unique vision for their lives and how they define meaning and satisfaction.
My areas of specialty are working with adults, either as individuals or in couples, who are seeking clarity and understanding in their lives, either in new situations, in their relationships, or in patterns that seem to come up in spite of best efforts. My clients are curious and motivated people who are used to solving problems and find themselves in search of greater understanding and new ways of being. I work with compassion, humor, and support my client's in their own unique vision for their lives and how they define meaning and satisfaction.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.