Family Therapy in Bend, OR
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EMDR, Internal Family Systems therapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy are all extremely effective in pushing through barriers for major shifts.
Are you ready for a big change? Sometimes we come to a point where we feel like we’ve hit a wall. Maybe you’ve been doing therapy for years, but you still feel like something needs to break through. Or maybe you feel like you know what you need to do in your head, but it's not clicking in your heart and body. If this feels like where you’re finding yourself, I can help. I work specifically with female-identified clients that identify with being highly-sensitive people. Being sensitive in this world can be tough. I want to help you find your power, connect to your intuition, and step into embracing yourself exactly as you are.
EMDR, Internal Family Systems therapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy are all extremely effective in pushing through barriers for major shifts.
Are you ready for a big change? Sometimes we come to a point where we feel like we’ve hit a wall. Maybe you’ve been doing therapy for years, but you still feel like something needs to break through. Or maybe you feel like you know what you need to do in your head, but it's not clicking in your heart and body. If this feels like where you’re finding yourself, I can help. I work specifically with female-identified clients that identify with being highly-sensitive people. Being sensitive in this world can be tough. I want to help you find your power, connect to your intuition, and step into embracing yourself exactly as you are.
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I've learned that a family systems approach can be critical in assisting families to become more functional so everyone can get their needs met and thrive.
I've been helping people with the "hard stuff" for a long time. I decided to work in the field of domestic violence in 1998 by way of intervention programs for both men and women who were convicted of an assault or who self identified as wanting to end their use of abuse with their loved ones. I opened my own business in 2000 specializing in anger management, domestic violence, parent education for children and teens, co-parenting education, and a program for parents who were convicted of abuse or neglect. I became a mediator in 2014 and I have conducted thousands of child custody, parenting plan, and family conflict mediations.
I've learned that a family systems approach can be critical in assisting families to become more functional so everyone can get their needs met and thrive.
I've been helping people with the "hard stuff" for a long time. I decided to work in the field of domestic violence in 1998 by way of intervention programs for both men and women who were convicted of an assault or who self identified as wanting to end their use of abuse with their loved ones. I opened my own business in 2000 specializing in anger management, domestic violence, parent education for children and teens, co-parenting education, and a program for parents who were convicted of abuse or neglect. I became a mediator in 2014 and I have conducted thousands of child custody, parenting plan, and family conflict mediations.
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Corinne Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bend, OR 97701
Not accepting new clients
I have training and experience in a variety of approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapies.
We all have the power to heal and grow. I am passionate about helping to heal traumas, connect with our core strengths and resiliency, and help you manage ongoing stress. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach to help you create the changes you want to see in your life and in your relationships. Increasing the compassion, curiosity, and confidence you have in yourself will carry out to the relationships around you.
I have training and experience in a variety of approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapies.
We all have the power to heal and grow. I am passionate about helping to heal traumas, connect with our core strengths and resiliency, and help you manage ongoing stress. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach to help you create the changes you want to see in your life and in your relationships. Increasing the compassion, curiosity, and confidence you have in yourself will carry out to the relationships around you.
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I compassionately welcome those working through life transitions, experiencing depression, anxiety, and those who have been impacted by the effects of traumatic experiences. Often times individuals struggling are feeling disconnected from their authentic self, their creativity, and spirituality. As well as feeling disconnected from family/friends, romantic partners, and communities. I am passionate about working with individuals to find/regain their light, love, vitality, and connection.
I compassionately welcome those working through life transitions, experiencing depression, anxiety, and those who have been impacted by the effects of traumatic experiences. Often times individuals struggling are feeling disconnected from their authentic self, their creativity, and spirituality. As well as feeling disconnected from family/friends, romantic partners, and communities. I am passionate about working with individuals to find/regain their light, love, vitality, and connection.
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I work with an anti-oppression lens and support all ethnicities, incomes, gender identities, abilities, spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, and family make-ups (i.
It is courageous to work towards healthier and more joyful connections with self and others. It is possible to thrive even while managing personal or relationship trauma, loss, stress, and difficult transition in life. I provide support for you while you increase capacity to heal, support yourself, and co-create resilient safe relationships with loved ones. My role as a therapist is to protect a safe environment for your work, to co-create relationship built on a bond of trust, authenticity and security, to provide empathy and be assertively challenging.
I work with an anti-oppression lens and support all ethnicities, incomes, gender identities, abilities, spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, and family make-ups (i.
It is courageous to work towards healthier and more joyful connections with self and others. It is possible to thrive even while managing personal or relationship trauma, loss, stress, and difficult transition in life. I provide support for you while you increase capacity to heal, support yourself, and co-create resilient safe relationships with loved ones. My role as a therapist is to protect a safe environment for your work, to co-create relationship built on a bond of trust, authenticity and security, to provide empathy and be assertively challenging.
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With couples, the focus is on improving communication, while family therapy focuses on the interrelationships within the family structure.
"YOU CAN'T UNDERSTAND ANOTHER PERSON'S EXPERIENCE UNTIL YOU WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES." That's especially true regarding the thoughts and feelings that often surround deeply personal issues. My practice is informed by my own life experiences as well as a nuanced understanding of the complexity of human nature. Together we will build the degree of trust and rapport necessary for you to: identify maladaptive patterns, challenge negative beliefs, gain insight into past and present events and most importantly, use this information to create permanent positive change in your relationships and the way you think and feel about yourself.
With couples, the focus is on improving communication, while family therapy focuses on the interrelationships within the family structure.
"YOU CAN'T UNDERSTAND ANOTHER PERSON'S EXPERIENCE UNTIL YOU WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES." That's especially true regarding the thoughts and feelings that often surround deeply personal issues. My practice is informed by my own life experiences as well as a nuanced understanding of the complexity of human nature. Together we will build the degree of trust and rapport necessary for you to: identify maladaptive patterns, challenge negative beliefs, gain insight into past and present events and most importantly, use this information to create permanent positive change in your relationships and the way you think and feel about yourself.
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Healing Hearts Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Bend, OR 97702
Waitlist for new clients
Belonging Is Our Essence......and yet many of us experience situations where we didn't feel valued, heard or seen for who we really are. Whether the message came from our family of origin, our intimate relationships or from cultural oppression, somewhere we got the message that being our authentic self wasn't okay, and sometimes not even safe. I focus on creating a healing space where you won't be judged or harmed as we collaborate to help you learn to be present and be your authentic self, and to shed the layers that no longer serve you.
Belonging Is Our Essence......and yet many of us experience situations where we didn't feel valued, heard or seen for who we really are. Whether the message came from our family of origin, our intimate relationships or from cultural oppression, somewhere we got the message that being our authentic self wasn't okay, and sometimes not even safe. I focus on creating a healing space where you won't be judged or harmed as we collaborate to help you learn to be present and be your authentic self, and to shed the layers that no longer serve you.
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Kelsey is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) and is experienced in Emotional Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Strategic Family therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and play therapy.
Kelsey will work with you in a collaborative process in order to gain insight, and reach your full potential. Kelsey's goal as a therapist is to illuminate the patterns and processes that may be working against you and to support you in bringing about your own positive changes, both within yourself and in your relationships.
Kelsey is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) and is experienced in Emotional Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Strategic Family therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and play therapy.
Kelsey will work with you in a collaborative process in order to gain insight, and reach your full potential. Kelsey's goal as a therapist is to illuminate the patterns and processes that may be working against you and to support you in bringing about your own positive changes, both within yourself and in your relationships.
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I am a psychologist and family/parenting expert. I have over 40 years of teaching patients how to use practical psychological skills to further marriage and family life. As a parenting expert, my goals are to help you flourish psychologically and help your child develop into a psychologically healthy adult. I also work with patients who may be having problems with anxiety, depression, marriage and parenting relationships. As a psychotherapist, I have integrated multiple modalities into effective problem-solving approaches to personal, marital, family and relationship problems to help create better marriages and families.
I am a psychologist and family/parenting expert. I have over 40 years of teaching patients how to use practical psychological skills to further marriage and family life. As a parenting expert, my goals are to help you flourish psychologically and help your child develop into a psychologically healthy adult. I also work with patients who may be having problems with anxiety, depression, marriage and parenting relationships. As a psychotherapist, I have integrated multiple modalities into effective problem-solving approaches to personal, marital, family and relationship problems to help create better marriages and families.
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Sabrina Hadeed
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Bend, OR 97701
I specialize in working with individuals with trauma, anxiety, postpartum, grief/loss, anxiety, substance abuse, sexual identity, and challenging family relationships.
I don't accept insurance. Offering both traditional and Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Sabrina is licensed as a clinical therapist in both Oregon and Washington. She has her PhD in Counseling with a Major in Counselor Education/Supervision from Oregon State University. 20 years of experience working with individuals, family system and couples/parents. In addition to her clinical counseling work, Dr. Hadeed has taught in numerous universities and currently teaches as an Adjunct Professor for Montana State University’s online graduate addiction counseling program - where she has been a contributing instructor for the past 6 years.
I specialize in working with individuals with trauma, anxiety, postpartum, grief/loss, anxiety, substance abuse, sexual identity, and challenging family relationships.
I don't accept insurance. Offering both traditional and Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Sabrina is licensed as a clinical therapist in both Oregon and Washington. She has her PhD in Counseling with a Major in Counselor Education/Supervision from Oregon State University. 20 years of experience working with individuals, family system and couples/parents. In addition to her clinical counseling work, Dr. Hadeed has taught in numerous universities and currently teaches as an Adjunct Professor for Montana State University’s online graduate addiction counseling program - where she has been a contributing instructor for the past 6 years.
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I am a Licensed Dietitian, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, certified Addiction Counselor, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), and trained EMDR therapist for working with trauma. I work with couples to learn about and change what is not working in their relationship.I work with children, adults and families struggling with eating disorders and also those struggling with addictions using Family Based Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, DBT and trauma focused EMDR. We work together to heal from whatever is keeping you from living your best life.
I am a Licensed Dietitian, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, certified Addiction Counselor, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), and trained EMDR therapist for working with trauma. I work with couples to learn about and change what is not working in their relationship.I work with children, adults and families struggling with eating disorders and also those struggling with addictions using Family Based Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, DBT and trauma focused EMDR. We work together to heal from whatever is keeping you from living your best life.
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I would love to connect and see how I can be of support to you, your child or family.
I incorporate many modalities but my base is in relational therapy. This is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the interpersonal relationships and dynamics of an individual (I also explore the family system). This type of therapy emphasizes the importance of relationships in shaping an individual's well-being and mental health. Relational therapy aims to help clients explore and understand how their past and current relationships impact their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By examining patterns of interaction, communication styles, and attachment styles, clients can gain insight into their relational struggles.
I would love to connect and see how I can be of support to you, your child or family.
I incorporate many modalities but my base is in relational therapy. This is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the interpersonal relationships and dynamics of an individual (I also explore the family system). This type of therapy emphasizes the importance of relationships in shaping an individual's well-being and mental health. Relational therapy aims to help clients explore and understand how their past and current relationships impact their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By examining patterns of interaction, communication styles, and attachment styles, clients can gain insight into their relational struggles.
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Jared Utterback
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bend, OR 97702
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that every person is created in the image of God, is uniquely designed and can obtain optimum mental health if they are willing to put forth the effort. I utilize many methods of counseling including a client-centered talk therapy approach, family systems theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR.
I believe that every person is created in the image of God, is uniquely designed and can obtain optimum mental health if they are willing to put forth the effort. I utilize many methods of counseling including a client-centered talk therapy approach, family systems theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR.
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Allie Elizabeth Cummins
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bend, OR 97702
Not accepting new clients
I believe our minds and bodies were intelligently made to heal. With an eclectic approach in therapy, I combine neuro-informed modalities that best fit each client. I specialize in emotional regulation in both adults and teens and primarily function from internal family systems, somatic experiencing, neuro-feedback, biofeedback, and CBT approaches. I offer a safe and empathetic space for my clients which fosters psycho-education, awareness, healing and growth.
I believe our minds and bodies were intelligently made to heal. With an eclectic approach in therapy, I combine neuro-informed modalities that best fit each client. I specialize in emotional regulation in both adults and teens and primarily function from internal family systems, somatic experiencing, neuro-feedback, biofeedback, and CBT approaches. I offer a safe and empathetic space for my clients which fosters psycho-education, awareness, healing and growth.
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I believe all people have the capacity to live satisfying and joyful lives. I am here to help when those qualities feel elusive and your history and patterns are keeping you stuck. I work online and in person teaching people how to access their inner wisdom and healing capacity using the methods of Internal Family Systems, guided imagery and trauma processing. I have witnessed these techniques resulting in greater peace and fulfillment in the lives of my clients. Internal Family Systems work can enable a life of greater vitality, playfulness and compassion. One learns to integrate all parts of self to live a more aligned life.
I believe all people have the capacity to live satisfying and joyful lives. I am here to help when those qualities feel elusive and your history and patterns are keeping you stuck. I work online and in person teaching people how to access their inner wisdom and healing capacity using the methods of Internal Family Systems, guided imagery and trauma processing. I have witnessed these techniques resulting in greater peace and fulfillment in the lives of my clients. Internal Family Systems work can enable a life of greater vitality, playfulness and compassion. One learns to integrate all parts of self to live a more aligned life.
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We'll put together a plan to rebuild your family, professional, and personal life.
I am a retired high tech executive who has embarked on a career as a life coach specializing in addiction counseling. As a State-certified counselor, I’ve helped men from 20 to 60 years of age and from many backgrounds. However, having worked in the corporate world, I’m uniquely qualified to help people struggling with substance abuse in high pressure environments. Addiction is a secondary issue in my view. The problem is most people approach life in a reactive, rather than proactive mode. This usually results in sub-optimal outcomes. I will help you with personal and professional life planning to get your life on track.
We'll put together a plan to rebuild your family, professional, and personal life.
I am a retired high tech executive who has embarked on a career as a life coach specializing in addiction counseling. As a State-certified counselor, I’ve helped men from 20 to 60 years of age and from many backgrounds. However, having worked in the corporate world, I’m uniquely qualified to help people struggling with substance abuse in high pressure environments. Addiction is a secondary issue in my view. The problem is most people approach life in a reactive, rather than proactive mode. This usually results in sub-optimal outcomes. I will help you with personal and professional life planning to get your life on track.
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Jill Wheeler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bend, OR 97703
Waitlist for new clients
Navigating anything from couples therapy, to brief solution oriented family therapy, to parent coaching, I have helped clients from all kinds of backgrounds with a multitude of obstacles.
Could you be making better decisions? Tired of arguing with your partner? Would you like to start regulating your emotions? I help empower children, couples, families and individuals with a solution oriented and mindful approach while improving relationships with self and others. We can acknowledge hurts, break old patterns, learn new communication and coping skills, heal, and achieve optimum well being. Let's chart a course to achieve the best version of you. I also work with athletes to increase personal strengths and confidence while leading them to a lifetime of balanced mind body to achieve their athletic + personal goals.
Navigating anything from couples therapy, to brief solution oriented family therapy, to parent coaching, I have helped clients from all kinds of backgrounds with a multitude of obstacles.
Could you be making better decisions? Tired of arguing with your partner? Would you like to start regulating your emotions? I help empower children, couples, families and individuals with a solution oriented and mindful approach while improving relationships with self and others. We can acknowledge hurts, break old patterns, learn new communication and coping skills, heal, and achieve optimum well being. Let's chart a course to achieve the best version of you. I also work with athletes to increase personal strengths and confidence while leading them to a lifetime of balanced mind body to achieve their athletic + personal goals.
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I specialize in couple and family therapy.
On this journey we call life we are all seeking connection and clarity amid chaos. We all want to be seen, heard, and validated. At times it is difficult to communicate the messages we desire to send in a manner our loved ones can accept. While attempting to communicate these messages conflict may arise. This can be frustrating resulting in hopelessness, confusion, and anxiety.
I specialize in couple and family therapy.
On this journey we call life we are all seeking connection and clarity amid chaos. We all want to be seen, heard, and validated. At times it is difficult to communicate the messages we desire to send in a manner our loved ones can accept. While attempting to communicate these messages conflict may arise. This can be frustrating resulting in hopelessness, confusion, and anxiety.
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With coaching in the areas of anxiety, depression, family, marriage, life, business, and relationships.
I'm guessing you're here because something's not quite right in your life right now? Maybe you need help working through a major transition. Or making a life-changing decision. Perhaps you want to move forward in your life after a crisis. You want to improve your relationship with your partner. You want to restructure your life to suit your new hopes, goals, and dreams. You want to sort through relationship challenges in your business and professional life. Maybe you want to overcome PTSD or anxiety due to chronic medical issues. All in all, you want to stop feeling hopeless, stuck, and overwhelmed. You need help changing your life.
With coaching in the areas of anxiety, depression, family, marriage, life, business, and relationships.
I'm guessing you're here because something's not quite right in your life right now? Maybe you need help working through a major transition. Or making a life-changing decision. Perhaps you want to move forward in your life after a crisis. You want to improve your relationship with your partner. You want to restructure your life to suit your new hopes, goals, and dreams. You want to sort through relationship challenges in your business and professional life. Maybe you want to overcome PTSD or anxiety due to chronic medical issues. All in all, you want to stop feeling hopeless, stuck, and overwhelmed. You need help changing your life.
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Coming into a civilization that values separation and individualistic ways I became enlightened by the deep rooted connection and harmony the mind, body, and soul were craving. The suppression of our innate human parts has created exhaustion and burnout that instills conditioning of shame, guilt and fear. My mission is to provide a meaningful safe space to shed these burdens brought on by unrealistic standards of society, family, and our institutions and connect with the healing allies of the earth to remember how to be in alignment with our full embodied selves.
Coming into a civilization that values separation and individualistic ways I became enlightened by the deep rooted connection and harmony the mind, body, and soul were craving. The suppression of our innate human parts has created exhaustion and burnout that instills conditioning of shame, guilt and fear. My mission is to provide a meaningful safe space to shed these burdens brought on by unrealistic standards of society, family, and our institutions and connect with the healing allies of the earth to remember how to be in alignment with our full embodied selves.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.