Couples Counseling Therapists in West Linn, OR
I partner with Mentaya, a program that exists to help clients get reimbursed for out-of-network therapy.
You learned to keep the peace, no matter the cost. Now you feel like you're "too much" just for having feelings. You try to anticipate everyone else's needs, but it's somehow never "enough." Meanwhile, you’ve lost touch with what YOU really want. Sometimes you've found yourself in situations that leave you feeling uncomfortable, unsafe, or powerless. Burying your emotions only works for so long before they spill over, leaving you crying over things that seem small. Trauma, anxiety, or OCD might be part of the struggle — old hurts and relentless worries make it even harder to know yourself. You're ready for something better.
I partner with Mentaya, a program that exists to help clients get reimbursed for out-of-network therapy.
You learned to keep the peace, no matter the cost. Now you feel like you're "too much" just for having feelings. You try to anticipate everyone else's needs, but it's somehow never "enough." Meanwhile, you’ve lost touch with what YOU really want. Sometimes you've found yourself in situations that leave you feeling uncomfortable, unsafe, or powerless. Burying your emotions only works for so long before they spill over, leaving you crying over things that seem small. Trauma, anxiety, or OCD might be part of the struggle — old hurts and relentless worries make it even harder to know yourself. You're ready for something better.
I work collaboratively, helping clients make sense of patterns that have shaped their lives and relationships — and supporting them in developing new, more sustainable ways of relating to themselves and others.
I offer therapy for individuals, couples, and families who value depth, insight, and compassionate understanding. With advanced clinical training and certifications, I support clients navigating complex emotional, relational, and neurodivergent experiences toward clarity and lasting growth.
I work collaboratively, helping clients make sense of patterns that have shaped their lives and relationships — and supporting them in developing new, more sustainable ways of relating to themselves and others.
I offer therapy for individuals, couples, and families who value depth, insight, and compassionate understanding. With advanced clinical training and certifications, I support clients navigating complex emotional, relational, and neurodivergent experiences toward clarity and lasting growth.
And I believe the counseling relationship itself is one of the most powerful instruments of change we have.
My clinical orientation is Relational-Cultural. I view the therapeutic relationship as central to healing. I understand that both problems and solutions are shaped by broader social, cultural, and systemic contexts. My approach is evidence-based, integrating neuropsychology, interpersonal dynamics, and principles of Liberation and Depth psychologies.
And I believe the counseling relationship itself is one of the most powerful instruments of change we have.
My clinical orientation is Relational-Cultural. I view the therapeutic relationship as central to healing. I understand that both problems and solutions are shaped by broader social, cultural, and systemic contexts. My approach is evidence-based, integrating neuropsychology, interpersonal dynamics, and principles of Liberation and Depth psychologies.
Whether you're a couple preparing for marriage, navigating midlife challenges, or entering retirement, or an individual seeking clarity during life transitions, you want to move beyond feeling stuck.
As a Gottman Method Level 3 practitioner, I provide couples and individuals with a structured roadmap for change—not endless processing with no destination. My approach combines clear metrics to track progress with practical, evidence-based strategies that create immediate shifts in how you communicate and navigate life's challenges.
Whether you're a couple preparing for marriage, navigating midlife challenges, or entering retirement, or an individual seeking clarity during life transitions, you want to move beyond feeling stuck.
As a Gottman Method Level 3 practitioner, I provide couples and individuals with a structured roadmap for change—not endless processing with no destination. My approach combines clear metrics to track progress with practical, evidence-based strategies that create immediate shifts in how you communicate and navigate life's challenges.
Sarah Zamiska Dover LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
2 Endorsed
West Linn, OR 97068
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for supporting folks through their grief and trauma, especially as it relates to early relationships, experiences, or family.
Well hello! My name is Sarah Dover and my pronouns are she and her. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. I received my Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco in 2016. I have learned and experienced profound growth (both professionally and personally) while working alongside and supporting clients in spaces filled with grief, trauma and crisis, depression and anxiety, chronic stress, and relational problems. I have worked both in a clinic setting and within the community.
I have a passion for supporting folks through their grief and trauma, especially as it relates to early relationships, experiences, or family.
Well hello! My name is Sarah Dover and my pronouns are she and her. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. I received my Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco in 2016. I have learned and experienced profound growth (both professionally and personally) while working alongside and supporting clients in spaces filled with grief, trauma and crisis, depression and anxiety, chronic stress, and relational problems. I have worked both in a clinic setting and within the community.
I work with teens (14+), adults, couples and families dealing with anxiety, communication issues, trauma, depression and more.
I utilize Restoration Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, as well as a few other modalities to search for the root cause/emotion causing persistent unwanted coping or emotional responses.
I work with teens (14+), adults, couples and families dealing with anxiety, communication issues, trauma, depression and more.
I utilize Restoration Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, as well as a few other modalities to search for the root cause/emotion causing persistent unwanted coping or emotional responses.
Stacia Lynnae Nilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
West Linn, OR 97068
Waitlist for new clients
You can manage really overwhelming feelings, reduce pain, deepen & enjoy relationships and even rediscover peace of mind.
I draw from a wide range of therapeutic styles, methods and techniques. I often use talk therapy informed by a multitude of psychological approaches, established sciences and protocols to achieve wellness. I'm further developing a focus on somatic-based and experiental therapies to treat mood & anxiety disorders, trauma and chronic pain.
You can manage really overwhelming feelings, reduce pain, deepen & enjoy relationships and even rediscover peace of mind.
I draw from a wide range of therapeutic styles, methods and techniques. I often use talk therapy informed by a multitude of psychological approaches, established sciences and protocols to achieve wellness. I'm further developing a focus on somatic-based and experiental therapies to treat mood & anxiety disorders, trauma and chronic pain.
In family therapy, I will help your family come together to create a more cohesive family system while allowing each member to express their individual desires by: Helping to re-establish a new parent/child relationship.
My name is Wendy Frankle. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, and a member of the American Counseling Association. My specialty and passion is working with adolescent girls and their families as well as Grief Recovery. I have 19+ years experience working with children and their families ages 6-18 years who have emotional difficulties as well as a wide range of diagnosis. I will strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment where we can work together to plant the seeds necessary for your health, hope and happiness.
In family therapy, I will help your family come together to create a more cohesive family system while allowing each member to express their individual desires by: Helping to re-establish a new parent/child relationship.
My name is Wendy Frankle. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, and a member of the American Counseling Association. My specialty and passion is working with adolescent girls and their families as well as Grief Recovery. I have 19+ years experience working with children and their families ages 6-18 years who have emotional difficulties as well as a wide range of diagnosis. I will strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment where we can work together to plant the seeds necessary for your health, hope and happiness.
As an adult, or couple in a relationship, you can explore tools to meet your specific needs.
In our work, I apply Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Self Compassionate practices. I use The Gottman techniques for couples therapy. I provide individualized Anger Management and Positive Communication skills to enrich problem solving. I also encourage Positive Parenting with the STEP Model.
As an adult, or couple in a relationship, you can explore tools to meet your specific needs.
In our work, I apply Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Self Compassionate practices. I use The Gottman techniques for couples therapy. I provide individualized Anger Management and Positive Communication skills to enrich problem solving. I also encourage Positive Parenting with the STEP Model.
I work with teens (14+), adults, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, communication issues, trauma, depression, and more.
I am excited to use my knowledge, military background, and empathy to connect, work, and pilot services toward providing care to individuals, couples, and groups. I hope to promote healthy relationships and help others with their struggles involving PTSD, depression, anxiety, and trauma while building a positive sense of self.
I work with teens (14+), adults, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, communication issues, trauma, depression, and more.
I am excited to use my knowledge, military background, and empathy to connect, work, and pilot services toward providing care to individuals, couples, and groups. I hope to promote healthy relationships and help others with their struggles involving PTSD, depression, anxiety, and trauma while building a positive sense of self.
Hello! I am a clinical psychologist specializing in geropsychology and neuropsychology. I complete neuropsychological assessments to give patients and doctors information about brain functioning (memory, decision making, etc). OPAL, an institute for Passionate Aging and Living, is the organization through which I help people embrace and optimize their aging experience. I work with patients to use brain, emotional, and social strengths and resources to work around areas of weakness or problems. I also have a YouTube channel ("This Beautiful Brain") that helps people learn how science helps us age well, and a weekly newsletter.
Hello! I am a clinical psychologist specializing in geropsychology and neuropsychology. I complete neuropsychological assessments to give patients and doctors information about brain functioning (memory, decision making, etc). OPAL, an institute for Passionate Aging and Living, is the organization through which I help people embrace and optimize their aging experience. I work with patients to use brain, emotional, and social strengths and resources to work around areas of weakness or problems. I also have a YouTube channel ("This Beautiful Brain") that helps people learn how science helps us age well, and a weekly newsletter.
Something feels off — has for a while — and you're exhausted from trying to hold it together. Maybe you're the teenager who can't turn their brain off and doesn't know why they're so angry all the time. Maybe you're the parent lying awake at 2am wondering where your kid went. Maybe you're the adult who's survived a lot and is finally, grudgingly, considering that white-knuckling your way through might not be a permanent strategy. What you have in common: you're stubborn. You keep going. And somewhere underneath all of it is a voice that says it doesn't have to be this way.
Something feels off — has for a while — and you're exhausted from trying to hold it together. Maybe you're the teenager who can't turn their brain off and doesn't know why they're so angry all the time. Maybe you're the parent lying awake at 2am wondering where your kid went. Maybe you're the adult who's survived a lot and is finally, grudgingly, considering that white-knuckling your way through might not be a permanent strategy. What you have in common: you're stubborn. You keep going. And somewhere underneath all of it is a voice that says it doesn't have to be this way.
I am able to establish healthy working relationships with clients and strive to help each and every individual, family or couple achieve their personal, therapeutic goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. I have 20+ years experience providing therapy to a variety of clientele. I believe that all people have the capacity for change. My passion is working with adults or adolescents and their families. I specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, oppositional defiant disorders, family conflict including divorce, and trauma. I have a background working with addictions in conjunction with a wide range of diagnosis. I also am able to successfully work with individuals and families who have experienced violence or abuse.
I am able to establish healthy working relationships with clients and strive to help each and every individual, family or couple achieve their personal, therapeutic goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. I have 20+ years experience providing therapy to a variety of clientele. I believe that all people have the capacity for change. My passion is working with adults or adolescents and their families. I specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, oppositional defiant disorders, family conflict including divorce, and trauma. I have a background working with addictions in conjunction with a wide range of diagnosis. I also am able to successfully work with individuals and families who have experienced violence or abuse.
My style is to partner with each client in identifying their individual goals they would like to achieve.
My preference is to work with clients who are seeking balance and vitality in their lives. It is easy to become out of balance, which may lead to emotions such as anxiety, depression, or anger. As counselor and coach, I am focused on and enthusiastic about my client's successes!
My style is to partner with each client in identifying their individual goals they would like to achieve.
My preference is to work with clients who are seeking balance and vitality in their lives. It is easy to become out of balance, which may lead to emotions such as anxiety, depression, or anger. As counselor and coach, I am focused on and enthusiastic about my client's successes!
Left unchecked, these demands can manifest themselves in a myriad of ways, such as stress, depression anxiety, panic, relationship issues as well as other.
Stress, Anxiety and Depression are problems many people deal with, and left unchecked, they may blossom into other issues. I have helped people learn various ways to cope with these issues and have done this successfully for over 30 years. Through a Positive Mindfulness approach, together we can help discover a more relaxed you.
Left unchecked, these demands can manifest themselves in a myriad of ways, such as stress, depression anxiety, panic, relationship issues as well as other.
Stress, Anxiety and Depression are problems many people deal with, and left unchecked, they may blossom into other issues. I have helped people learn various ways to cope with these issues and have done this successfully for over 30 years. Through a Positive Mindfulness approach, together we can help discover a more relaxed you.
Life can feel heavy sometimes—stress builds, relationships strain, and it’s hard to know where to turn.
With over 25 years of experience, I provide evidence-based, personalized care rooted in warmth, creativity, and a touch of humor. I work with individual adults and couples, offering a collaborative, supportive space where you can feel heard, validated, and empowered to make lasting change.
Life can feel heavy sometimes—stress builds, relationships strain, and it’s hard to know where to turn.
With over 25 years of experience, I provide evidence-based, personalized care rooted in warmth, creativity, and a touch of humor. I work with individual adults and couples, offering a collaborative, supportive space where you can feel heard, validated, and empowered to make lasting change.
Hi, I’m Jae, a therapist who believes that healing happens in relationship, not in isolation.
I draw from:
- Psychodynamic therapy to explore what’s beneath the surface
- Attachment theory to understand your relationship patterns
- Mindfulness and somatic tools to help your nervous system settle
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples as well as Individuals, to find safety and rebuild connection and trust
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Hi, I’m Jae, a therapist who believes that healing happens in relationship, not in isolation.
I draw from:
- Psychodynamic therapy to explore what’s beneath the surface
- Attachment theory to understand your relationship patterns
- Mindfulness and somatic tools to help your nervous system settle
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples as well as Individuals, to find safety and rebuild connection and trust
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Konrad von Walther Lcsw LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CADC, I, LCSW
2 Endorsed
West Linn, OR 97068
My areas of expertise, are diverse and range from depression and anxiety to addiction, thought addition, relationship with self and others.
I AM accepting clients at this time in Idaho. I offer HIPAA secure video conference and face-to-face therapy. I work with people feeling unsatisfied with their current life and emotional situations, looking for a deeper sense of fulfillment, connection, and/or balance in their lives. I help find the connection between their thoughts and feelings. I explore how desires manifest themselves as: depression, anxiety, fears, disinterest, grief, low self-esteem, etc. I also explore how these impact their body. I offer spiritual guidance and perspectives to those that wish. All services must be approved by provider.
My areas of expertise, are diverse and range from depression and anxiety to addiction, thought addition, relationship with self and others.
I AM accepting clients at this time in Idaho. I offer HIPAA secure video conference and face-to-face therapy. I work with people feeling unsatisfied with their current life and emotional situations, looking for a deeper sense of fulfillment, connection, and/or balance in their lives. I help find the connection between their thoughts and feelings. I explore how desires manifest themselves as: depression, anxiety, fears, disinterest, grief, low self-esteem, etc. I also explore how these impact their body. I offer spiritual guidance and perspectives to those that wish. All services must be approved by provider.
I offer therapy for individuals, teens, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, family conflict, life transitions, and seasons of losing one’s sense of self.
Seeking therapy takes courage. Many people arrive feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or struggle with patterns that are hard to change. Beneath that struggle is often a deep desire for clarity, stability, and hope. Therapy provides a thoughtful and supportive space to talk openly, understand what has been shaping your experiences, and begin moving toward meaningful change. My goal is to help clients make sense of what feels confusing, strengthen what feels fragile, and move forward with greater confidence and direction.
I offer therapy for individuals, teens, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, family conflict, life transitions, and seasons of losing one’s sense of self.
Seeking therapy takes courage. Many people arrive feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or struggle with patterns that are hard to change. Beneath that struggle is often a deep desire for clarity, stability, and hope. Therapy provides a thoughtful and supportive space to talk openly, understand what has been shaping your experiences, and begin moving toward meaningful change. My goal is to help clients make sense of what feels confusing, strengthen what feels fragile, and move forward with greater confidence and direction.
Maybe loved ones have expressed concern, or your use is straining your relationships and fueling anxiety or depression.
I specialize in substance use, addiction, and the mental health issues that often come with it—like anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. With 24 years of experience, I offer a direct, solution-focused approach to help you break free from addiction and build lasting change that works for you.
Maybe loved ones have expressed concern, or your use is straining your relationships and fueling anxiety or depression.
I specialize in substance use, addiction, and the mental health issues that often come with it—like anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. With 24 years of experience, I offer a direct, solution-focused approach to help you break free from addiction and build lasting change that works for you.
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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.