Couples Counseling Therapists in Tigard, OR

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* A strong connection with a therapist is crucial on your journey to healing, so I encourage you to look for a therapist that you like and can relate to. Please contact me for a free 15-minute phone consultation to find out if you and I are a good fit and to see if I can help you with the things that are hurting you or holding you back, Below are some of the concerns that I have helped many clients with over the years.

Everyone could use support when things don't go as we expect. My main goal is to be the person sitting with you during your highest highs and lowest lows. You are not alone and you have what it takes. People of all ages need to be truly seen and heard which is what I am here for. We are all doing the best we can, yet we can desire to change and become better. We could all use a hand wading through challenging times. I will be the support you need, and we will work together to create better days ahead.

I enjoy working with people from a variety of backgrounds, sexualities, gender identities, personalities, and cultures. It is important to me to recognize and honor individual identities as they come into the room. For me, safety in therapy to express the parts of ourselves that desire authentic honesty is imperative. I welcome children and their families using Child-Centered Play Therapy to help them express their current struggles and emotions. I would also welcome individuals and couples using Person-Centered therapy and Internal Family Systems using Restoration Therapy as a foundation.

I am, first and foremost, interested in working with people as people, not as their diagnoses. As a fellow human and collaborative therapist I'm interested in meeting my clients where they're at with whatever they are facing. I also believe that the way we see the world and our selves is deeply rooted in our past and present relationships, and thus have a focus on relationally-focused therapy with individuals, partners, and parents.

Whether life is going well or you are struggling to feel well, therapy could be a helpful and powerful tool in moving forward. Finding the right therapist, however, could be overwhelming. With investments of energy, time, and money, it is important to select a therapist with whom you feel comfortable—someone that "gets" you and in whom you have trust and confidence. I enjoy helping adults understand their barriers and strengths to help them meet their goals in the various aspects of their lives, such as relationships, work, school, and health.

My mission is to connect with individuals, couples , & families to assist them in transforming & harmonizing their lives. Most of my clients are dealing with some type of trauma or hurdle in their lives and their goals are to be able to overcome this challenge. I believe my clients already have the skills and self knowledge to deal with the challenges, my job is to assist them in seeing how their skill set can be used in this specific situation.

Whatever you're facing, I'll help: Depression, anxiety, grief, pain, sleep problems, health issues, relationship struggles, trauma, stress, or desire for personal growth. Just be yourself. I provide safety and acceptance to explore difficult situations, thoughts, and emotions. I interact. I offer information and insights. I listen intently. People say I get to the heart of the matter quickly and concisely. You'll learn skills to better manage life. Couples often need a third party to see issues and change what isn't working. If you're willing to take a new look, I'll help figure out how to make the relationship work.

My hope for therapy, and our time together, is that you can start to become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, behaviors and beliefs. By doing this you will start the process of empowering yourself towards a whole healthy person. We will spend time together examining each of these categories in a way that will give you a new outlook on life. I also believe balance in life is needed, and often times we lose this balance. Together we can explore ways to regain sense of self and establish balance.

I specialize in working with adolescents, teens, and young adults. Are you feeling depressed? Struggling with self-confidence? Anxious? Are you experiencing grief or struggling with loss? Do you feel like your relationship (s) is falling apart? Experiencing loneliness? Life can be difficult and we all encounter challenges of all kinds along the way. My goal is to meet you where you are and walk with you towards building a more satisfying quality of life. My approach is open and non-judgmental; I seek to understand you and your needs. Finding solutions will always be collaborative and client focused.

Seeking counseling is a brave step and shows you are already taking action to explore changes in your life. I’m excited for you to start this process and am here to provide support and compassion along your journey. You are capable of moving mountains but know that you do not need to do it alone. Humans are excellent at finding ways to temporarily avoid painful feelings by hiding them from ourselves and others, soothing discomfort with distractions, work, denial, substance use, pursuit of pleasure, and many other strategies. Long term avoidance is not only ineffective but often creates increasingly severe emotional pain and

I recognize that seeking help when if feels like everything is going wrong, is difficult. I honor and respect those that entrust me with these issues and recognize the bravery it takes to create change. I have a strong understanding of how physical health, mental health, and spirituality are intertwined and individualized. I see myself as an outside the box holistic counselor. I help guide clients through the layers that contribute to the struggles, and support clients as they embrace their individual-ness

Emotional connection is crucial for thriving and satisfying relationships. Shame and trauma can keep us stuck in negative cycles of thought and behavior. I work with individuals, couples , families, and groups within the context of their current and prior relationships. I primarily employ Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Restoration Therapy (RT) techniques.

What was once an exciting and vibrant relationship has become stale and unfulfilling. You may feel like you don't know who your partner is anymore. Or who you are, for that matter. You aren't sure you're meeting your partner 's needs, and you certainly aren't feeling as though they are meeting yours. You are probably wondering if it's possible for the two of you to ever be happy again. But you aren't ready to give up just yet.

It happened again, last night. You and your partner got into a big fight over something so small, you can’t even remember how it started. How did it get so big, so fast? You don’t know how to make it clear that you’re listening, you get it. You know you sound harsh, and that you’re defensive. But what else can you do? The past comes up, your character goes on trial, and whatever you say just makes things worse. And saying nothing feels like taking all the blame. You can’t let things go because you’ve done so much of that already. You’re in such a sensitive place that you’re losing hope, and that’s the scariest part.

Does life feel like you are going around and around on merry-go-round? Excessive worry, feelings of sadness, loneliness, or dealing with a past trauma can be tough. Work pressures, loss of a loved one, reliving harmful memories can cause stress that affect every aspect of our lives. Arguing constantly with partner , dealing with an infidelity, or healing from family conflict are exhausting. Talking through the concerns can help but it’s hard to share deep personal concerns with family or friends. Today's busy world can cause anxiety. Healing and growth happen in an environment that nurtures exploration, growth, and compassion.