Marriage Counseling Therapists in Sandy, OR
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Hollis Maclean Wenzel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sandy, OR 97055 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer both Pre-Marital counseling and two to three day Marriage Intensives with my husband, Dr.
I specialize in working with couples, families and individuals who are ready to address concerns about themselves and their relationships in order to live a happier and more satisfying life. I offer professional counseling services in a setting that is comfortable, safe and private. My work is grounded in family systems but is also influenced by a humanistic perspective and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) with proven tools taken from other modalities as needed. My goal is to offer growth and healing by working with clients in a way that will best match them and the issues they are addressing.
I offer both Pre-Marital counseling and two to three day Marriage Intensives with my husband, Dr.
I specialize in working with couples, families and individuals who are ready to address concerns about themselves and their relationships in order to live a happier and more satisfying life. I offer professional counseling services in a setting that is comfortable, safe and private. My work is grounded in family systems but is also influenced by a humanistic perspective and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) with proven tools taken from other modalities as needed. My goal is to offer growth and healing by working with clients in a way that will best match them and the issues they are addressing.
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Authentic Life Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFT, CDWF
Verified Verified
Sandy, OR 97055 (Online Only)
Life can get overwhelming at times. Often, stressful events, deep feelings of woundedness, feeling cut off from joy, and simply not feeling good about yourself or your relationship(s) get to the point where you know it is time to face these difficulties. As challenging as these things are, they can be the catalyst for change. I am available to help you with anxiety, sadness, grief, loss, and relationship issues and to experience life's challenges in ways that promote healing and wholeness and connect with what you truly want, need, and already have in your heart.
Life can get overwhelming at times. Often, stressful events, deep feelings of woundedness, feeling cut off from joy, and simply not feeling good about yourself or your relationship(s) get to the point where you know it is time to face these difficulties. As challenging as these things are, they can be the catalyst for change. I am available to help you with anxiety, sadness, grief, loss, and relationship issues and to experience life's challenges in ways that promote healing and wholeness and connect with what you truly want, need, and already have in your heart.
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Sandra Caroompas Psychotherapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LLC
Verified Verified
Sandy, OR 97055 (Online Only)
Life is a journey! Do you feel overwhelmed, distressed, disconnected or lost, is your life hard to navigate. I believe that compassionate, reflective therapy can help restore vitality and renew hope. Individuals, couples, children/families, experience emotional struggles and challenging behaviors because of the impact of a variety of past and present variables, not because of weakness. Symptoms/Behaviors are simply indicators of need, and actually illuminate innate strength that guides healing. I'mabout collaborating with you to build strengths, explore barriers to enjoyment of life, and create a joyful resilience.
Life is a journey! Do you feel overwhelmed, distressed, disconnected or lost, is your life hard to navigate. I believe that compassionate, reflective therapy can help restore vitality and renew hope. Individuals, couples, children/families, experience emotional struggles and challenging behaviors because of the impact of a variety of past and present variables, not because of weakness. Symptoms/Behaviors are simply indicators of need, and actually illuminate innate strength that guides healing. I'mabout collaborating with you to build strengths, explore barriers to enjoyment of life, and create a joyful resilience.
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Ana Reichelt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC, I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy, OR 97055 (Online Only)
It's my privilege to work as a Mental Health Counselor. I offer a safe, non judgmental, place where people can explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns. I have expertise addressing relationship conflicts, child/parent struggles, separation/divorce, substance abuse, and codependency issues. When we are suffering and in need of counseling we sometimes endure a great deal before we recognize there is a problem that needs to be addressed. If you find yourself struggling in any one of these areas call me to help you find the joy in everyday life.
It's my privilege to work as a Mental Health Counselor. I offer a safe, non judgmental, place where people can explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns. I have expertise addressing relationship conflicts, child/parent struggles, separation/divorce, substance abuse, and codependency issues. When we are suffering and in need of counseling we sometimes endure a great deal before we recognize there is a problem that needs to be addressed. If you find yourself struggling in any one of these areas call me to help you find the joy in everyday life.
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Secret Room Therapy Center LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Sandy, OR 97055
The Secret Room is the ancient word for chrysalis.Its within the walls of the chrysalis "the safe and protected space" that total transformation takes place. It is the secrets that are within our family systems the secrets that we keep from ourselves and the secrets that others keep that we need to be freed from. Within the safety of The Secret Room you will be able to transform to your highest potential and unveil the secrets that hold you back from the life you truly want and deserve!
The Secret Room is the ancient word for chrysalis.Its within the walls of the chrysalis "the safe and protected space" that total transformation takes place. It is the secrets that are within our family systems the secrets that we keep from ourselves and the secrets that others keep that we need to be freed from. Within the safety of The Secret Room you will be able to transform to your highest potential and unveil the secrets that hold you back from the life you truly want and deserve!
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Taunya M Gesner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd
Verified Verified
Sandy, OR 97055 (Online Only)
Sometimes when the world feels overwhelming, we don't connect how past abuse has led us to emotions that feel out of control. It's like when stress builds up over lots of little things and you finally snap at someone you care about in a way you didn't mean. Or feeling overly tired of trying to live in this world because every choice you make seems hard and a large amount of effort. These are things I can help with. Additionally - if you are struggling with your significant other, like feeling not heard, or having problems in the bedroom, or feeling like you are carrying more than your share; we can work on this together.
Sometimes when the world feels overwhelming, we don't connect how past abuse has led us to emotions that feel out of control. It's like when stress builds up over lots of little things and you finally snap at someone you care about in a way you didn't mean. Or feeling overly tired of trying to live in this world because every choice you make seems hard and a large amount of effort. These are things I can help with. Additionally - if you are struggling with your significant other, like feeling not heard, or having problems in the bedroom, or feeling like you are carrying more than your share; we can work on this together.
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Kelly Jo Salusova- Accepting New Clients Now!
Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sandy, OR 97055 (Online Only)
Our therapist-client relationship is one that relies on our shared wisdom. You are the expert in the subject area of you, while I bring over 20 years of therapeutic knowledge and experience. I have worked with individuals and families across the lifespan including: teens, adults, and seniors. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches and interventions. I hold a Masters Degree in Counseling and am an LPC and LMHC. I am accepting Oregon Health Plan members who work with Columbia County CCO and Care Oregon Healthshare CCO.
Our therapist-client relationship is one that relies on our shared wisdom. You are the expert in the subject area of you, while I bring over 20 years of therapeutic knowledge and experience. I have worked with individuals and families across the lifespan including: teens, adults, and seniors. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches and interventions. I hold a Masters Degree in Counseling and am an LPC and LMHC. I am accepting Oregon Health Plan members who work with Columbia County CCO and Care Oregon Healthshare CCO.
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I enjoy working with older teens and adults who are experiencing struggles with ADHD, Anxiety, Parenting, Depression and Eating-related issues.
I enjoy working with older teens and adults who are experiencing struggles with ADHD, Anxiety, Parenting, Depression and Eating-related issues.
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It is a privilege to come alongside clients in their most challenging time to help them to heal, resolve conflict and recover from the hard that life can bring. I believe clients are the experts of their experience and I am a resource to help the attain their goals. I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe and trusting environment that supports their discovery of internal strengths, hope, and resiliency.
It is a privilege to come alongside clients in their most challenging time to help them to heal, resolve conflict and recover from the hard that life can bring. I believe clients are the experts of their experience and I am a resource to help the attain their goals. I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe and trusting environment that supports their discovery of internal strengths, hope, and resiliency.
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Melissa Fox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFT, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Sandy, OR 97055
Not accepting new clients
Do you ask yourself, "Why did I do that"? Are you telling yourself, "I need to just get over it"? Anxiety and regret can be constant reminders that eat away at your self-worth. Let's quiet those worries and build you up with easy strategies utilized in daily life.
Do you ask yourself, "Why did I do that"? Are you telling yourself, "I need to just get over it"? Anxiety and regret can be constant reminders that eat away at your self-worth. Let's quiet those worries and build you up with easy strategies utilized in daily life.
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Philosophy: I believe that people can learn, grow, and transform themselves to live a healthy life, full of purpose and meaning. I believe that healthy relationships are the main attribute to a healthy, and satisfying life. My goal is to provide a positive environment that expresses empathy, safety, hope, and understanding. I employ holistic mental health therapy by integrating treatment plans that include interventions for mental health, physical well being, and spiritual balance as part of the therapeutic process for the client.
Philosophy: I believe that people can learn, grow, and transform themselves to live a healthy life, full of purpose and meaning. I believe that healthy relationships are the main attribute to a healthy, and satisfying life. My goal is to provide a positive environment that expresses empathy, safety, hope, and understanding. I employ holistic mental health therapy by integrating treatment plans that include interventions for mental health, physical well being, and spiritual balance as part of the therapeutic process for the client.
Online Therapists
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Brett works at Ally Counseling. His caseload is full, but he does have openings come up periodically. If Brett is not available, we will match you with another clinician or add you to his waitlist. About this clinician: Brett is a Licensed Marriage and Family who has a passion for helping teens and adults who are struggling with new or chronic issues that are preventing them from achieving their full potential in life, academics, relationships, or careers. Brett enjoys partnering with his clients to help them discover or get back on track with the things that make them feel motivated, happy, and fulfilled in life.
Brett works at Ally Counseling. His caseload is full, but he does have openings come up periodically. If Brett is not available, we will match you with another clinician or add you to his waitlist. About this clinician: Brett is a Licensed Marriage and Family who has a passion for helping teens and adults who are struggling with new or chronic issues that are preventing them from achieving their full potential in life, academics, relationships, or careers. Brett enjoys partnering with his clients to help them discover or get back on track with the things that make them feel motivated, happy, and fulfilled in life.
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I work with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, relational and marital challenges, and life adjustment.
I am a licensed psychologist who has worked with adults and teen for over 25 years. Prior to life in Montana and Oregon, I was at Stanford Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, where I was awarded a fellowship following my clinical internship at University of New Mexico Medical. I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Oregon. I have worked with clients in various clinical settings, given national and international talks, facilitated many group therapy sessions and workshops for families, parents, and couples. I have been in private practice since 2014. I love what I do.
I work with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, relational and marital challenges, and life adjustment.
I am a licensed psychologist who has worked with adults and teen for over 25 years. Prior to life in Montana and Oregon, I was at Stanford Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, where I was awarded a fellowship following my clinical internship at University of New Mexico Medical. I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Oregon. I have worked with clients in various clinical settings, given national and international talks, facilitated many group therapy sessions and workshops for families, parents, and couples. I have been in private practice since 2014. I love what I do.
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Ugh...Do you hear yourself wishing you could just have a minute to yourself, a minute where nobody or nothing can ask you for help? Juggling a busy career, raising children, working to keep your marriage spicy and caring for aging parents. It’s a lot! You are pulled in so many directions each day, and find yourself feeling as though you are not giving anyone or anything the best that you have to offer. You are anxious all the time, exhausted, and ready to fall apart. Everyone else seems to have figured out...why can’t you? You have friends but no one who can really help you find the strength you really need to keep it together.
Ugh...Do you hear yourself wishing you could just have a minute to yourself, a minute where nobody or nothing can ask you for help? Juggling a busy career, raising children, working to keep your marriage spicy and caring for aging parents. It’s a lot! You are pulled in so many directions each day, and find yourself feeling as though you are not giving anyone or anything the best that you have to offer. You are anxious all the time, exhausted, and ready to fall apart. Everyone else seems to have figured out...why can’t you? You have friends but no one who can really help you find the strength you really need to keep it together.
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I have trained in both clinical mental health counseling and marriage family therapy.
Hi I'm Lincoln. I appreciate that you reading this is a reflection of your own curiosity and showing up for yourself! Therapy is a safe, collaborative, and respectful space to work with you towards lessening your struggles and achieving your goals. Our work together is an opportunity to shift from scripts, wounding and habit patterns of your past and more fully enter the present moment with clarity, belief in yourself, and strength to act. Ultimately, our work together can decrease your stress, cultivate a more comfortable relationship with yourself and others, and overall lead to more possibilities and self-empowerment.
I have trained in both clinical mental health counseling and marriage family therapy.
Hi I'm Lincoln. I appreciate that you reading this is a reflection of your own curiosity and showing up for yourself! Therapy is a safe, collaborative, and respectful space to work with you towards lessening your struggles and achieving your goals. Our work together is an opportunity to shift from scripts, wounding and habit patterns of your past and more fully enter the present moment with clarity, belief in yourself, and strength to act. Ultimately, our work together can decrease your stress, cultivate a more comfortable relationship with yourself and others, and overall lead to more possibilities and self-empowerment.
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Tracy Ann Murdza
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97221
As a Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Associate, I have a heart for helping families and all of the systems that make them up.
Everyone faces difficult things in life that can become overwhelming to deal with on their own. Having others to rely on is an important component to navigating through those hard times without further emotional distress. As a mental health professional, I hope to support clients in working through all the daily stresses, traumatic events, life transitions, and relationship challenges that they may be facing. I approach all clients with a desire to step into their world as an observer and serve as a guide to uncovering strengths and possible solutions that can bring about change and healing.
As a Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Associate, I have a heart for helping families and all of the systems that make them up.
Everyone faces difficult things in life that can become overwhelming to deal with on their own. Having others to rely on is an important component to navigating through those hard times without further emotional distress. As a mental health professional, I hope to support clients in working through all the daily stresses, traumatic events, life transitions, and relationship challenges that they may be facing. I approach all clients with a desire to step into their world as an observer and serve as a guide to uncovering strengths and possible solutions that can bring about change and healing.
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I specialize in supporting clients with depression, shame resiliency, loneliness, ADHD, women during life transitions, and marriage and family issues.
I am a firm believer that you have within yourself the ability to heal; however, we often are not aware of how to access that ability and need assistance in finding direction. I want to assist you by providing the space and validation necessary in order for you to feel comfortable and ready to make changes. Each time I sit with you, my goals is for you to feel accepted, honored and valued. There is nothing more meaningful to me in this career than the relationship we develop. I am humbled by the trust my clients offer me and I strive to communicate this back through my words and actions through the duration of our work together.
I specialize in supporting clients with depression, shame resiliency, loneliness, ADHD, women during life transitions, and marriage and family issues.
I am a firm believer that you have within yourself the ability to heal; however, we often are not aware of how to access that ability and need assistance in finding direction. I want to assist you by providing the space and validation necessary in order for you to feel comfortable and ready to make changes. Each time I sit with you, my goals is for you to feel accepted, honored and valued. There is nothing more meaningful to me in this career than the relationship we develop. I am humbled by the trust my clients offer me and I strive to communicate this back through my words and actions through the duration of our work together.
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Holly Berry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Corvallis, OR 97330
I believe it is an immense privilege to be welcomed into a person’s life through the means of counseling. I respect that each person is the expert of their life and experiences and therefore I approach the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process. My goal is to create a safe space, free of judgement, to come along side my clients-individuals, youth, young adults, couples and families- as they work towards their desired outcomes. I have special interest and experience in working with the adoption and foster care triad, family and couple counseling, and pre-marital counseling.
I believe it is an immense privilege to be welcomed into a person’s life through the means of counseling. I respect that each person is the expert of their life and experiences and therefore I approach the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process. My goal is to create a safe space, free of judgement, to come along side my clients-individuals, youth, young adults, couples and families- as they work towards their desired outcomes. I have special interest and experience in working with the adoption and foster care triad, family and couple counseling, and pre-marital counseling.
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Alexandra Saperstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97205
I work with couples in crisis and individuals facing depression, life transitions, and/or other life challenges. I understand that finding a therapist can feel daunting so I offer an initial, free twenty minute phone consultation. This can help you decide if I may be a good fit for you at this time. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Relational Life Method Therapist, and an Advanced Trained Gottman Counselor, we'll work side by side to move from gridlock or pain towards more genuine connection and joy. I have helped hundreds of clients in the past decade. I look forward to connecting!
I work with couples in crisis and individuals facing depression, life transitions, and/or other life challenges. I understand that finding a therapist can feel daunting so I offer an initial, free twenty minute phone consultation. This can help you decide if I may be a good fit for you at this time. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Relational Life Method Therapist, and an Advanced Trained Gottman Counselor, we'll work side by side to move from gridlock or pain towards more genuine connection and joy. I have helped hundreds of clients in the past decade. I look forward to connecting!
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I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that works with individuals, couples and families by integrating a cognitive-behavioral and family systems approach. I provide a warm, safe, supportive environment, and my therapeutic style is respectful, collaborative and solution-focused.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that works with individuals, couples and families by integrating a cognitive-behavioral and family systems approach. I provide a warm, safe, supportive environment, and my therapeutic style is respectful, collaborative and solution-focused.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.