Family Therapy in Hillsboro, OR

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Dr. Michelle M. Pliske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124
I work with individuals and families across the lifespan both in person and via telehealth formats. My specialty areas include child development, trauma, anxiety, grief & loss and chronic medial issues. I have a play therapy room designed for expressive therapies and family systems work. I am certified in trauma, EMDR for children and adults and am faculty at the institute teaching in trauma informed care, play therapy, clinical supervision and animal assisted human health. My work involves complex divorce and family therapy needs. I provide clinical supervision for professionals seeking licensing or play therapy certification.
I work with individuals and families across the lifespan both in person and via telehealth formats. My specialty areas include child development, trauma, anxiety, grief & loss and chronic medial issues. I have a play therapy room designed for expressive therapies and family systems work. I am certified in trauma, EMDR for children and adults and am faculty at the institute teaching in trauma informed care, play therapy, clinical supervision and animal assisted human health. My work involves complex divorce and family therapy needs. I provide clinical supervision for professionals seeking licensing or play therapy certification.
(503) 925-3118 View (503) 925-3118
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Camille Keith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? Trying to take care of everyone and everything in your life is exhausting! You may be a helping professional feeling burned out at work. Or maybe you are feeling pulled into a helper role for your aging parents. You may be navigating changes in your relationships and want support improving your boundaries. You want to feel more like yourself again so you can feel more confident in the choices you are making. Whether you are a family caregiver or professional helper, you are allowed to make time for yourself. Counseling is your opportunity to reconnect with yourself.
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? Trying to take care of everyone and everything in your life is exhausting! You may be a helping professional feeling burned out at work. Or maybe you are feeling pulled into a helper role for your aging parents. You may be navigating changes in your relationships and want support improving your boundaries. You want to feel more like yourself again so you can feel more confident in the choices you are making. Whether you are a family caregiver or professional helper, you are allowed to make time for yourself. Counseling is your opportunity to reconnect with yourself.
(971) 703-5753 View (971) 703-5753
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Lifeline Medical Center- Has Immediate Openings!
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124
We understand the challenges and barriers of succeeding with personal and life transition goals due to emotional blockages, family conflict, losses and trauma.
Lifeline Medical Center is Accepting New Clients Now! We enjoy providing a person-centered and engaging approach with your active engagement and participation and emphasis on your goals and individual needs. We will help you identify possible interventions that address your personal goals and then help you decide which interventions and processes might be helpful. Our group of therapists have experience with all ages through life transitions, school, social problems, trauma and life events that have been difficult to work through alone. We Offer Telehealth Sessions All Across The State Of Oregon!
We understand the challenges and barriers of succeeding with personal and life transition goals due to emotional blockages, family conflict, losses and trauma.
Lifeline Medical Center is Accepting New Clients Now! We enjoy providing a person-centered and engaging approach with your active engagement and participation and emphasis on your goals and individual needs. We will help you identify possible interventions that address your personal goals and then help you decide which interventions and processes might be helpful. Our group of therapists have experience with all ages through life transitions, school, social problems, trauma and life events that have been difficult to work through alone. We Offer Telehealth Sessions All Across The State Of Oregon!
(971) 299-2937 View (971) 299-2937
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Leslie Rosenfield Counseling LLC
Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97006  (Online Only)
I integrate internal family systems, expressive arts therapy, emotion focused therapy, and nervous system regulation techniques into my practice.
My approach to counseling is integrative, where I pull from different modalities and therapeutic approaches to meet the individual needs of each client. I want to make sure I am adhering to what the client wants and needs, which informs how I practice. I am grounded in a trauma informed person centered model. I believe each client is the expert.
I integrate internal family systems, expressive arts therapy, emotion focused therapy, and nervous system regulation techniques into my practice.
My approach to counseling is integrative, where I pull from different modalities and therapeutic approaches to meet the individual needs of each client. I want to make sure I am adhering to what the client wants and needs, which informs how I practice. I am grounded in a trauma informed person centered model. I believe each client is the expert.
(971) 365-3407 View (971) 365-3407
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Lisa Burnell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, CADCII, CAP
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97123
FIRST session by Donation (limited quantity). I believe healing from the Inside Out is essential. At Inner Journey Healing Arts we offer a safe place for adults and children to heal from addiction, domestic violence, trauma, and stressful life situations. We focus on treatment areas such as Family of Origin issues, Grief & Loss, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and similar areas of distress related to addictions. We use a variety of Wholistic therapies to empower clients to heal and recover. Expressive Arts, Counseling, Aromatherapy, and evidence-based modalities.
FIRST session by Donation (limited quantity). I believe healing from the Inside Out is essential. At Inner Journey Healing Arts we offer a safe place for adults and children to heal from addiction, domestic violence, trauma, and stressful life situations. We focus on treatment areas such as Family of Origin issues, Grief & Loss, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and similar areas of distress related to addictions. We use a variety of Wholistic therapies to empower clients to heal and recover. Expressive Arts, Counseling, Aromatherapy, and evidence-based modalities.
(561) 788-7637 View (561) 788-7637
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Brandalyn Sprinkle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, RPT™
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients across the lifespan and provide parent consultations when working with children/adolescents. I provide support for anxiety, behavioral challenges, depression, family conflict, grief and loss, life transitions, peer relationships, school issues, and trauma. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for any work we will do together. When you feel safe within the therapeutic relationship, that is when real healing or progress can occur. I work with individuals and family systems from a relational-cultural perspective and with a trauma-informed lens.
I work with clients across the lifespan and provide parent consultations when working with children/adolescents. I provide support for anxiety, behavioral challenges, depression, family conflict, grief and loss, life transitions, peer relationships, school issues, and trauma. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for any work we will do together. When you feel safe within the therapeutic relationship, that is when real healing or progress can occur. I work with individuals and family systems from a relational-cultural perspective and with a trauma-informed lens.
(503) 272-6213 View (503) 272-6213
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Mary Lopes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Are you struggling with "adulting"? Do you find yourself looking around and needing a grown up? (Only to realize... crap, that's me!). I offer services for individuals, couples, and families with adult family members (no youth services provided). I love working with folks asking big questions- it may be about past experiences, spirituality, gender, etc- and getting into the gritty details of learning new skills and building sustainable habits to support our overall health.
Are you struggling with "adulting"? Do you find yourself looking around and needing a grown up? (Only to realize... crap, that's me!). I offer services for individuals, couples, and families with adult family members (no youth services provided). I love working with folks asking big questions- it may be about past experiences, spirituality, gender, etc- and getting into the gritty details of learning new skills and building sustainable habits to support our overall health.
(503) 461-5484 View (503) 461-5484
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Kiersten Lindahl
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97124  (Online Only)
I practice therapy using a blend of theories including Attachment, Internal Family Systems, Emotion-Focused and Gottman Couples Therapy.
When there is a feeling of disconnect between yourself and the world or with those in your life, it can be lonely and confusing. We alI feel stuck in our life at times around repeating old patterns, managing painful emotions or having critical thoughts of self and others. Maybe you are experiencing depression, life transitions or anxious thoughts. I aim to help clients explore what is causing them distress and identify new ways to overcome those obstacles. If you find yourself engaging in similar patterns and struggling to find effective ways to cope with anxiety or daily stressors, therapy may be a courageous first step to relief.
I practice therapy using a blend of theories including Attachment, Internal Family Systems, Emotion-Focused and Gottman Couples Therapy.
When there is a feeling of disconnect between yourself and the world or with those in your life, it can be lonely and confusing. We alI feel stuck in our life at times around repeating old patterns, managing painful emotions or having critical thoughts of self and others. Maybe you are experiencing depression, life transitions or anxious thoughts. I aim to help clients explore what is causing them distress and identify new ways to overcome those obstacles. If you find yourself engaging in similar patterns and struggling to find effective ways to cope with anxiety or daily stressors, therapy may be a courageous first step to relief.
(503) 400-3873 x800 View (503) 400-3873 x800
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Shirley L Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I will work with you to understand, recognize, and alter patterns in your life, develop new skills to enhance yourself, relationships with family, friends, and partners, and to move toward greater joy and personal fulfillment.
With the Covid-19 Virus my therapy methods have gone to phone or Tele Therapy. My therapeutic style is a holistic goal orientated approach to help patients better understand themselves by developing insight to their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to cultivate the life that have you imagined or dreamed possible. I provide a safe and supportive environment to earn your trust to work on things that are the most challenging in your life. I know that it takes courage to reach out for help. Whatever brings us together, you will be welcomed with honesty and warmth to enable you to do your best work.
I will work with you to understand, recognize, and alter patterns in your life, develop new skills to enhance yourself, relationships with family, friends, and partners, and to move toward greater joy and personal fulfillment.
With the Covid-19 Virus my therapy methods have gone to phone or Tele Therapy. My therapeutic style is a holistic goal orientated approach to help patients better understand themselves by developing insight to their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to cultivate the life that have you imagined or dreamed possible. I provide a safe and supportive environment to earn your trust to work on things that are the most challenging in your life. I know that it takes courage to reach out for help. Whatever brings us together, you will be welcomed with honesty and warmth to enable you to do your best work.
(503) 726-3523 View (503) 726-3523
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Renewal Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124  (Online Only)
We provide individual and family therapy for children and adults at an outpatient level via telehealth.
Accepts Kaiser, OR. At Renewal Counseling Services, we aim to provide client-centered and client-lead services to improve quality of life inside and outside the counseling room by offering supportive guidance, multicultural humility, and the encouragement of personal growth for individuals. It is our mission to be there with you every step of the way on your journey of self-reflection. With a holistic philosophy and a collaborative approach, we make it our mission to hear everything you have to say, especially when you think no one else will. It’s our job to help you on your journey to wellness, happiness, and personal fulfillment.
We provide individual and family therapy for children and adults at an outpatient level via telehealth.
Accepts Kaiser, OR. At Renewal Counseling Services, we aim to provide client-centered and client-lead services to improve quality of life inside and outside the counseling room by offering supportive guidance, multicultural humility, and the encouragement of personal growth for individuals. It is our mission to be there with you every step of the way on your journey of self-reflection. With a holistic philosophy and a collaborative approach, we make it our mission to hear everything you have to say, especially when you think no one else will. It’s our job to help you on your journey to wellness, happiness, and personal fulfillment.
(503) 966-9927 View (503) 966-9927
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Minah Oh
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97124
I firmly believe that the family is the foundation for all positive culture and society. If the married couple remains strong, the family will most likely be healthy, thus avoiding many troubles caused by separation or divorce. I long to help families become strong and healthy so that the children may feel secure and confident at home. I desire to work with children, teens, individuals, and couples on a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, Multicultural/Identity issues, infertility, marital concerns, adjustment to life transitions, parenting skills, as well as spiritual concerns.
I firmly believe that the family is the foundation for all positive culture and society. If the married couple remains strong, the family will most likely be healthy, thus avoiding many troubles caused by separation or divorce. I long to help families become strong and healthy so that the children may feel secure and confident at home. I desire to work with children, teens, individuals, and couples on a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, Multicultural/Identity issues, infertility, marital concerns, adjustment to life transitions, parenting skills, as well as spiritual concerns.
(971) 315-4744 View (971) 315-4744
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Core Values Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Anxiety, depression, addiction, family struggles, and strife can be so difficult and draining. Finding the right person or team to help can seem daunting as well. We at Core Values Counseling want to face these struggles with you. It can be scary placing your heart, mind, and soul into the care of a therapist. In order to do so, you should have a strong connection and believe your therapist or therapeutic team can take you to a better place, individually, as a couple or as a family. Your core values are an essential part of who you are and what will bring you to a place of healing and health. Let us help you uncover your strength.
Anxiety, depression, addiction, family struggles, and strife can be so difficult and draining. Finding the right person or team to help can seem daunting as well. We at Core Values Counseling want to face these struggles with you. It can be scary placing your heart, mind, and soul into the care of a therapist. In order to do so, you should have a strong connection and believe your therapist or therapeutic team can take you to a better place, individually, as a couple or as a family. Your core values are an essential part of who you are and what will bring you to a place of healing and health. Let us help you uncover your strength.
(971) 407-5492 View (971) 407-5492
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Agency Has Immediate Openings!
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124  (Online Only)
Financial concerns, relationship issues, family conflict, anxiety, depression, or something else, life can be hard to walk alone.
As we all go through life trying our best to stay afloat and happy, sometimes asking for help can seem like the hardest thing to do. I believe that people have within themselves the ability and strength to enact meaningful change in their lives. By working in a collaborative manner with a client-led and person-centered approach, finding motivation and unearthing hidden strengths can lead to positive change and new outlook on life. By utilizing new coping skills and building a therapeutic alliance, we can work other to overcome those previously insurmountable waves of life. My Practice is Taking New Patients for Psychiatric Care!
Financial concerns, relationship issues, family conflict, anxiety, depression, or something else, life can be hard to walk alone.
As we all go through life trying our best to stay afloat and happy, sometimes asking for help can seem like the hardest thing to do. I believe that people have within themselves the ability and strength to enact meaningful change in their lives. By working in a collaborative manner with a client-led and person-centered approach, finding motivation and unearthing hidden strengths can lead to positive change and new outlook on life. By utilizing new coping skills and building a therapeutic alliance, we can work other to overcome those previously insurmountable waves of life. My Practice is Taking New Patients for Psychiatric Care!
(458) 219-8366 View (458) 219-8366
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Jessica Lynn Mendies
MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97124
I currently offer play therapy for children ages 4-10, teen therapy for children 11 and up, Gottman Couples counseling, and individual and family psychotherapy.
Life circumstances can easily become overwhelming and scary for children as well as adults in the world we live in. Children may not have the relational experience or emotional skills needed to heal and begin to thrive. We adults find ourselves there at times as well, in need of support, new skills and character development in order to be the best versions of ourselves during challenging times. I'm passionate about helping you achieve more balance and growth.
I currently offer play therapy for children ages 4-10, teen therapy for children 11 and up, Gottman Couples counseling, and individual and family psychotherapy.
Life circumstances can easily become overwhelming and scary for children as well as adults in the world we live in. Children may not have the relational experience or emotional skills needed to heal and begin to thrive. We adults find ourselves there at times as well, in need of support, new skills and character development in order to be the best versions of ourselves during challenging times. I'm passionate about helping you achieve more balance and growth.
(971) 287-7395 View (971) 287-7395
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Tenaya Meaux
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97006  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Client-centered, trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions I use most are: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Solution-focused Therapy (SFT); Internal Family Systems; Grief/Loss Counseling; Expressive Arts; Identity Development; Empowerment; Psychoeducation; Empathetic Listening; Mindfulness & Distress Tolerance.
Those who tend to enjoy my approach are individual adults (18+) who are committed to self exploration, challenging past patterns, and personal growth. My practice focuses on people with symptoms of depression and/or anxiety that may stem from: lack of identity development (who am I?); adjusting to life changes–such as, going to college, career challenges, coming out, partnering/divorce, death of a loved one, mid-life crisis, retirement, empty nest; relationship conflicts–work or personal; past trauma; poor attachment to childhood caregivers; or experiences as part of a marginalized group (i.e. BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women, immigrants).
Client-centered, trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions I use most are: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Solution-focused Therapy (SFT); Internal Family Systems; Grief/Loss Counseling; Expressive Arts; Identity Development; Empowerment; Psychoeducation; Empathetic Listening; Mindfulness & Distress Tolerance.
Those who tend to enjoy my approach are individual adults (18+) who are committed to self exploration, challenging past patterns, and personal growth. My practice focuses on people with symptoms of depression and/or anxiety that may stem from: lack of identity development (who am I?); adjusting to life changes–such as, going to college, career challenges, coming out, partnering/divorce, death of a loved one, mid-life crisis, retirement, empty nest; relationship conflicts–work or personal; past trauma; poor attachment to childhood caregivers; or experiences as part of a marginalized group (i.e. BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women, immigrants).
(541) 262-0983 View (541) 262-0983
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Sara Stollberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Waitlist for new clients
I am so glad you are here and thinking about therapy! Let's be real, it is not easy to find a therapist, and who the therapist is matters! I encourage you to continue moving forward, by being here now you are taking a step in the right direction! I provide counseling for individuals and families. I particularly enjoy working with teens, young adults, parents, and families. Most people at some point, experience a difficult time, where they struggle and feel stuck or overwhelmed. I can help you or your family get unstuck and manage the tricky situation at hand.
I am so glad you are here and thinking about therapy! Let's be real, it is not easy to find a therapist, and who the therapist is matters! I encourage you to continue moving forward, by being here now you are taking a step in the right direction! I provide counseling for individuals and families. I particularly enjoy working with teens, young adults, parents, and families. Most people at some point, experience a difficult time, where they struggle and feel stuck or overwhelmed. I can help you or your family get unstuck and manage the tricky situation at hand.
(971) 306-5734 View (971) 306-5734
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Tracey L Jones-Agency Has Immediate Openings!
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT, MABS, MIOP
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97006  (Online Only)
I have experience working with families/couples, individuals, teens/adolescents (9+) that have experienced family conflicts, relational issues, anxiety, self-harming, narcissistic abuse, grief, behavior issues, and various forms of mental/psychological issues.
Everyone deserves the best quality of care, and I am here to help address your needs/concerns. Whatever your issues and concerns are, I am here to help. I am Accepting New Clients Immediately! There've been so many drastic changes in life and economy, many due to the major impact of COVID-19; In which you may have been trying to find stability in every area of your life. You don't have to do it alone! It's okay to reach out to obtain the tools you need to get you through this uncomfortable segment in your life. I'm honored and delighted to take this journey with you to witness your successful victory! Because you matter!
I have experience working with families/couples, individuals, teens/adolescents (9+) that have experienced family conflicts, relational issues, anxiety, self-harming, narcissistic abuse, grief, behavior issues, and various forms of mental/psychological issues.
Everyone deserves the best quality of care, and I am here to help address your needs/concerns. Whatever your issues and concerns are, I am here to help. I am Accepting New Clients Immediately! There've been so many drastic changes in life and economy, many due to the major impact of COVID-19; In which you may have been trying to find stability in every area of your life. You don't have to do it alone! It's okay to reach out to obtain the tools you need to get you through this uncomfortable segment in your life. I'm honored and delighted to take this journey with you to witness your successful victory! Because you matter!
(971) 306-5521 View (971) 306-5521
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Briana Roger
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97124
My approach to therapy is primarily person-centered and integrative in technique, meaning that I borrow from a variety of evidence-based practices, including but not limited to: ACT, CBT, Play Therapy, and Family Systems.
Has your beloved child or teen been going through a difficult period of time? Perhaps they have begun to withdraw, worry, or struggle with something internally. It is very difficult to watch our loved ones experience these heavy feelings. Thankfully, your outstanding parent-intuition has led you to search for help.
My approach to therapy is primarily person-centered and integrative in technique, meaning that I borrow from a variety of evidence-based practices, including but not limited to: ACT, CBT, Play Therapy, and Family Systems.
Has your beloved child or teen been going through a difficult period of time? Perhaps they have begun to withdraw, worry, or struggle with something internally. It is very difficult to watch our loved ones experience these heavy feelings. Thankfully, your outstanding parent-intuition has led you to search for help.
(971) 290-2781 View (971) 290-2781
Pacific Psychology & Comprehensive Health Clinic
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97123
We offer therapy and medication management for depression, anxiety, child/family issues, trauma, ADD, and a wide range of other concerns. We can bill most OHP plans in the metro area for therapy and medication management services.
We offer therapy and medication management for depression, anxiety, child/family issues, trauma, ADD, and a wide range of other concerns. We can bill most OHP plans in the metro area for therapy and medication management services.
(503) 352-7333 View (503) 352-7333
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Oregon Directions
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124
We have professional counselors who are trained, experienced, and educated to provide effective treatments and interventions using EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Reality Therapy, and others.
Oregon Directions is a team of counselors accepting new clients now in Washington, Clackamas, Multnomah, Linn, Benton, Lincoln, & Lane Counties in Oregon. We provide the client the safe space and caring opportunity to be professionally counseled and supported with on-going assistance to grow and excel. Each client is unique and deserves special, professional care. Clients are not just a number, but multi-faceted humans beings, who are entitled to the best mental health and wellness care available. We have the counselors who are passionate and have dedicated themselves to achieving the best possible results for each client.
We have professional counselors who are trained, experienced, and educated to provide effective treatments and interventions using EMDR, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Reality Therapy, and others.
Oregon Directions is a team of counselors accepting new clients now in Washington, Clackamas, Multnomah, Linn, Benton, Lincoln, & Lane Counties in Oregon. We provide the client the safe space and caring opportunity to be professionally counseled and supported with on-going assistance to grow and excel. Each client is unique and deserves special, professional care. Clients are not just a number, but multi-faceted humans beings, who are entitled to the best mental health and wellness care available. We have the counselors who are passionate and have dedicated themselves to achieving the best possible results for each client.
(541) 818-0009 View (541) 818-0009
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.