Family Therapy in Bend, OR
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Bend Thoughts & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, M-Coun, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bend, OR 97702
Waitlist for new clients
I focus on working with anxiety, trauma, depression and stress with a variety of treatment techniques including EMDR, Somatic Mind Body theories, and components of Internal family systems.
Anxiety can leave us feeling stuck, but there is hope. Do you wake up feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what next steps in life look like and how to move forward? If you feel stuck in the same patterns, symptoms of burnout, stress, overwhelm and trauma in day to day life, I can help guide you to unpack challenges and stuck points to begin working towards a life of fulfillment. Check out my website for more info! bendthoughtsandtherapy.squarespace.com
I focus on working with anxiety, trauma, depression and stress with a variety of treatment techniques including EMDR, Somatic Mind Body theories, and components of Internal family systems.
Anxiety can leave us feeling stuck, but there is hope. Do you wake up feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what next steps in life look like and how to move forward? If you feel stuck in the same patterns, symptoms of burnout, stress, overwhelm and trauma in day to day life, I can help guide you to unpack challenges and stuck points to begin working towards a life of fulfillment. Check out my website for more info! bendthoughtsandtherapy.squarespace.com
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Specialty areas:Marriage & family,Childhood Trauma, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Adolescent Drug & School Issues,Sports Performance Counseling with Adolescent and College Athletes.
I am an easy to talk to, solutions oriented therapist, who will partner with you in exploring the challenges of life and how to move forward in ways that will have a lasting impact on you and those you care about most. Together we will look beneath the surface to discover your strengths and make a plan to take on the challenges you are facing in life. I am especially equipped to help adolescents, marriages and families.
Specialty areas:Marriage & family,Childhood Trauma, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Adolescent Drug & School Issues,Sports Performance Counseling with Adolescent and College Athletes.
I am an easy to talk to, solutions oriented therapist, who will partner with you in exploring the challenges of life and how to move forward in ways that will have a lasting impact on you and those you care about most. Together we will look beneath the surface to discover your strengths and make a plan to take on the challenges you are facing in life. I am especially equipped to help adolescents, marriages and families.
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I am a licensed counselor and Marriage and Family therapist in private practice for 20 years and my passion is helping people face the problems in their life with support and compassion.
Are you feeling stressed, sad or perhaps overwhelmed by what is going on in your life right now? Do you wish you could talk to someone but don't know who? We have all felt like this at one time or another. Reaching out to a trained therapist for help is the first step to feeling better. As a respected and trusted healer, I understand what you are going through.
I am a licensed counselor and Marriage and Family therapist in private practice for 20 years and my passion is helping people face the problems in their life with support and compassion.
Are you feeling stressed, sad or perhaps overwhelmed by what is going on in your life right now? Do you wish you could talk to someone but don't know who? We have all felt like this at one time or another. Reaching out to a trained therapist for help is the first step to feeling better. As a respected and trusted healer, I understand what you are going through.
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Nicole Landis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bend, OR 97702 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My goal as your therapist is to help you reach your full potential. Life is not always easy, and I help to navigate my clients through a variety of stage of life issues and changes that may come their way. I come from a family systems perspective where my focus is always on the family unit as a whole. I work with families and individuals from a holistic approach to help them discover their strengths, behavior patterns, and healthy solutions. I use evidenced-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems theory to provide effective and professional treatment to my clients.
My goal as your therapist is to help you reach your full potential. Life is not always easy, and I help to navigate my clients through a variety of stage of life issues and changes that may come their way. I come from a family systems perspective where my focus is always on the family unit as a whole. I work with families and individuals from a holistic approach to help them discover their strengths, behavior patterns, and healthy solutions. I use evidenced-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems theory to provide effective and professional treatment to my clients.
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Do you feel overwhelmed by feelings, thoughts, or a sense of being lost in life? You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma manifesting as relationship distress, identity crises, or lack of motivation. My clients seek a guide to uncover the root of their symptoms and find their authentic selves. I help clients go beyond traditional talk therapy, focusing on the mind-body connection through somatic therapies, mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems, while teaching the neuroscience of trauma. Specializing in attachment, I aim to help you reorganize your relationships—to others, yourself, and your past.
Do you feel overwhelmed by feelings, thoughts, or a sense of being lost in life? You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma manifesting as relationship distress, identity crises, or lack of motivation. My clients seek a guide to uncover the root of their symptoms and find their authentic selves. I help clients go beyond traditional talk therapy, focusing on the mind-body connection through somatic therapies, mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems, while teaching the neuroscience of trauma. Specializing in attachment, I aim to help you reorganize your relationships—to others, yourself, and your past.
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FLUID Community, Inc. - Devora Moon Holland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bend, OR 97703
I have a social justice orientation and draw from family systems, change and trauma theory; and narrative, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, mind-body and gestalt therapy approaches.
At all stages of life people go through hard times - in relationships with others and within ourselves. You are the best expert in your own life experience and possess the capacity to overcome the adversity in your life. I generate a protected space for you to better understand your personal story and manage problems that block the flow of your innate happiness. I help you expand your ability to take care of yourself even when life sends unbearable challenges. I honor all aspects of your ethnicity, sexuality, gender, spirituality, physical and mental abilities, age, socioeconomic class, and native language.
I have a social justice orientation and draw from family systems, change and trauma theory; and narrative, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, mind-body and gestalt therapy approaches.
At all stages of life people go through hard times - in relationships with others and within ourselves. You are the best expert in your own life experience and possess the capacity to overcome the adversity in your life. I generate a protected space for you to better understand your personal story and manage problems that block the flow of your innate happiness. I help you expand your ability to take care of yourself even when life sends unbearable challenges. I honor all aspects of your ethnicity, sexuality, gender, spirituality, physical and mental abilities, age, socioeconomic class, and native language.
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Journey to Renewal Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Bend, OR 97701
You're a unique person with individual experiences and needs. At Journey to Renewal, I will assess, and then together we will create a plan to meet your goals. Types of therapy provided include individual, couples, and family counseling to people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities. I offer integrative, trauma-informed counseling, working with clients to determine their goals and approaches in a way that work best for them.
You're a unique person with individual experiences and needs. At Journey to Renewal, I will assess, and then together we will create a plan to meet your goals. Types of therapy provided include individual, couples, and family counseling to people of all ages, backgrounds, and identities. I offer integrative, trauma-informed counseling, working with clients to determine their goals and approaches in a way that work best for them.
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Connie J Kersenbrock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bend, OR 97701 (Online Only)
I provide an eclectic approach that includes family systems, attachment theory and mindfulness and have a great deal of training in brain based treatment such as the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, The Whole Brain Child and Conscious Discipline.
No matter what our age life has a way of throwing situations and challenges our way. These can be exciting and positive while at other times difficult to maneuver. As a therapist I offer a warm, compassionate, and accepting presence and deeply respect every individual who comes to me for help and support. I have been providing therapeutic services to children birth to 10 years, families, and adults for over 20 years. I've learned the importance of taking into consideration all aspects of each person's life as we explore the issues that brought you to seek help at this time.
I provide an eclectic approach that includes family systems, attachment theory and mindfulness and have a great deal of training in brain based treatment such as the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, The Whole Brain Child and Conscious Discipline.
No matter what our age life has a way of throwing situations and challenges our way. These can be exciting and positive while at other times difficult to maneuver. As a therapist I offer a warm, compassionate, and accepting presence and deeply respect every individual who comes to me for help and support. I have been providing therapeutic services to children birth to 10 years, families, and adults for over 20 years. I've learned the importance of taking into consideration all aspects of each person's life as we explore the issues that brought you to seek help at this time.
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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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In my practice, I cultivate a welcoming and nurturing environment where individuals and families explore their thoughts, emotions, and strengths amidst challenges. From personal experiences, I've gained insights into family dynamics and overcoming obstacles, fostering empathy and understanding. Through personalized, evidence-based interventions, I empower clients to utilize their protective factors to navigate struggles or changes and embrace fulfilling lives. Holding space for others to tap into their innate potential is core to my life's purpose. I'm honored to support others on their journey to growth and healing.
In my practice, I cultivate a welcoming and nurturing environment where individuals and families explore their thoughts, emotions, and strengths amidst challenges. From personal experiences, I've gained insights into family dynamics and overcoming obstacles, fostering empathy and understanding. Through personalized, evidence-based interventions, I empower clients to utilize their protective factors to navigate struggles or changes and embrace fulfilling lives. Holding space for others to tap into their innate potential is core to my life's purpose. I'm honored to support others on their journey to growth and healing.
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Liza Hadden
Professional Counselor Associate, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bend, OR 97702 (Online Only)
In individual therapy, I specialize in women's health and work with anxiety, grief, life transitions, the unique presentations of ADHD in women, relationship challenges, CPTSD, PTSD, depression, and reproductive themes. In couples therapy, I specialize in navigating major life transitions, communication challenges, healing from trauma and intimacy issues. In family therapy, I specialize in major life transitions, grief, relationship and communication challenges and healing from intergenerational trauma. Our work together will focus on your specific needs and whatever is bringing you to therapy at this time. Questions always welcome!
In individual therapy, I specialize in women's health and work with anxiety, grief, life transitions, the unique presentations of ADHD in women, relationship challenges, CPTSD, PTSD, depression, and reproductive themes. In couples therapy, I specialize in navigating major life transitions, communication challenges, healing from trauma and intimacy issues. In family therapy, I specialize in major life transitions, grief, relationship and communication challenges and healing from intergenerational trauma. Our work together will focus on your specific needs and whatever is bringing you to therapy at this time. Questions always welcome!
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My goal is to support others in discovering and tapping into their innate wisdom and authentic self. I believe that you are the expert of your life, and my role is to hold space for self-discovery and exploration. The areas that I'm passionate about include grief and loss, self esteem issues, trauma, change of life experiences, anxiety, and sexual identity. I work with children, teens, adults, older adults, and families. I utilize an internal family systems (IFS) and narrative approach, and strive to create a warm, safe, and collaborative environment.
My goal is to support others in discovering and tapping into their innate wisdom and authentic self. I believe that you are the expert of your life, and my role is to hold space for self-discovery and exploration. The areas that I'm passionate about include grief and loss, self esteem issues, trauma, change of life experiences, anxiety, and sexual identity. I work with children, teens, adults, older adults, and families. I utilize an internal family systems (IFS) and narrative approach, and strive to create a warm, safe, and collaborative environment.
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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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Jason believes that entering into counseling is one of the most courageous actions that any person, couple or family can take. He views therapy as a sacred process that requires honesty, presence, and vulnerability. He provides a warm, caring and relational style of counseling where you are free to be who you truly are, wholly accepted and genuinely cared for. He draws on attachment theory as the foundation of his work. Jason feels that both our wounds and our healing come through relationships. He has a special focus on serving couples, new dads, families, and men as well as clients struggling with anxiety and depression.
Jason believes that entering into counseling is one of the most courageous actions that any person, couple or family can take. He views therapy as a sacred process that requires honesty, presence, and vulnerability. He provides a warm, caring and relational style of counseling where you are free to be who you truly are, wholly accepted and genuinely cared for. He draws on attachment theory as the foundation of his work. Jason feels that both our wounds and our healing come through relationships. He has a special focus on serving couples, new dads, families, and men as well as clients struggling with anxiety and depression.
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I have also worked for many years with older clients, and often work with older individuals and couples to assist them with family challenges and couples issues.
My work has strongly focused on at-risk children, adolescents, and families and the use of tested and effective treatments. I have had many years of experience with children and youth at risk due to problem behaviors and ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, delinquency, and other risks out of children's control, such as poverty, parental corrections involvement, and foster care. I most typically work directly with parents (and other adults) who are experiencing difficulties with parenting strategies, stress and anxiety, depression, and/or alcohol and substance use.
I have also worked for many years with older clients, and often work with older individuals and couples to assist them with family challenges and couples issues.
My work has strongly focused on at-risk children, adolescents, and families and the use of tested and effective treatments. I have had many years of experience with children and youth at risk due to problem behaviors and ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, delinquency, and other risks out of children's control, such as poverty, parental corrections involvement, and foster care. I most typically work directly with parents (and other adults) who are experiencing difficulties with parenting strategies, stress and anxiety, depression, and/or alcohol and substance use.
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Spanos Psychological Clinic LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bend, OR 97702
Waitlist for new clients
, cognitive behavior therapy, family-based therapy, exposure and response prevention, prolonged exposure, behavioral activation).
I am passionate about providing evidence-based, speciality mental health care to Central Oregon. Evidence-based treatments are those that have undergone rigorous scientific evaluation. They have been well-studied and require empirical data to support their use. My approach to therapy involves building a strong relationship with the client, and engaging them to take an active role in their own treatment. Treatment goals are decided collaboratively and worked on both in session and between sessions with clear goals in mind. I aim to get you back to the things you love in your life, with minimal interference from symptoms.
, cognitive behavior therapy, family-based therapy, exposure and response prevention, prolonged exposure, behavioral activation).
I am passionate about providing evidence-based, speciality mental health care to Central Oregon. Evidence-based treatments are those that have undergone rigorous scientific evaluation. They have been well-studied and require empirical data to support their use. My approach to therapy involves building a strong relationship with the client, and engaging them to take an active role in their own treatment. Treatment goals are decided collaboratively and worked on both in session and between sessions with clear goals in mind. I aim to get you back to the things you love in your life, with minimal interference from symptoms.
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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, ADHD, 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, ADHD, 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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Chrissi Marken, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bend, OR 97703
My work is heavily influenced by the following theoretical approaches: Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Theory, Mindfulness, and Existential Theory.
I believe that all people are wired for connection. We want to be at peace with ourselves, and we want to feel secure in our relationships. However, life experiences, and how we make sense of them, often get in our way. My work as a counselor is to help clients of all ages see themselves and their world more clearly, by cutting through the negative messaging and reconnecting with their wise self. This is done with an attitude of compassionate, even playful, curiosity, recognizing we are all figuring it out as we go.
My work is heavily influenced by the following theoretical approaches: Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Theory, Mindfulness, and Existential Theory.
I believe that all people are wired for connection. We want to be at peace with ourselves, and we want to feel secure in our relationships. However, life experiences, and how we make sense of them, often get in our way. My work as a counselor is to help clients of all ages see themselves and their world more clearly, by cutting through the negative messaging and reconnecting with their wise self. This is done with an attitude of compassionate, even playful, curiosity, recognizing we are all figuring it out as we go.
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While I primarily use IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) with my clients, I also incorporate yogic, polyvagal, and mindfulness perspectives.
Hi! I am a psychologist who recently moved to Bend from Portland. I have been in practice for 15 years and really enjoy working with both individuals and couples who want something more from life. I am a transformational healer who believes in the power each of us holds to shape our own futures. Exploration and resolution of old patterns and blocks, as well as focused intention setting are primary areas of focus in my practice. I believe everyone has the power to heal from past hurts and traumas to lead richer, more fulfilling lives.
While I primarily use IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) with my clients, I also incorporate yogic, polyvagal, and mindfulness perspectives.
Hi! I am a psychologist who recently moved to Bend from Portland. I have been in practice for 15 years and really enjoy working with both individuals and couples who want something more from life. I am a transformational healer who believes in the power each of us holds to shape our own futures. Exploration and resolution of old patterns and blocks, as well as focused intention setting are primary areas of focus in my practice. I believe everyone has the power to heal from past hurts and traumas to lead richer, more fulfilling lives.
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Please note: All calls and emails will be directed to Bend Family Therapy to support confirming insurance and new client setup.
Accepting new clients! Life’s challenges and stressors can deeply impact our adult lives, leaving us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and alone. Meanwhile, children may respond with big emotions and behaviors. Whether you or your child is facing difficulties, I am here to offer support to you and your family. I work with children (ages 4-12) and adults, using an approach that draws on elements from Relational Cultural Theory and Attachment Theory. I believe that relationships and social and cultural contexts greatly contribute to shaping how we show up in the world, so exploring these relational dynamics will be a part of our work.
Please note: All calls and emails will be directed to Bend Family Therapy to support confirming insurance and new client setup.
Accepting new clients! Life’s challenges and stressors can deeply impact our adult lives, leaving us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and alone. Meanwhile, children may respond with big emotions and behaviors. Whether you or your child is facing difficulties, I am here to offer support to you and your family. I work with children (ages 4-12) and adults, using an approach that draws on elements from Relational Cultural Theory and Attachment Theory. I believe that relationships and social and cultural contexts greatly contribute to shaping how we show up in the world, so exploring these relational dynamics will be a part of our work.
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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.