Couples Counseling Therapists in Multnomah Village, Portland, OR
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Julia G Chapman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97280 (Online Only)
In my private practice I provide affirmative psychotherapy to adult individuals and couples of different cultures, genders and sexual identities.
I believe therapy has the power to transform people's lives and improve their relationships. My approach is collaborative and relational. In therapy, I work with clients to develop concrete goals and tools to increase confidence in themselves and in their relationships. I also assist clients in processing how past experiences may contribute to insecurities, unhelpful patterns in relationships, and professional dissatisfaction. Throughout the therapy process I help empower clients to change their life narratives by expressing and pursuing what they want in their lives.
In my private practice I provide affirmative psychotherapy to adult individuals and couples of different cultures, genders and sexual identities.
I believe therapy has the power to transform people's lives and improve their relationships. My approach is collaborative and relational. In therapy, I work with clients to develop concrete goals and tools to increase confidence in themselves and in their relationships. I also assist clients in processing how past experiences may contribute to insecurities, unhelpful patterns in relationships, and professional dissatisfaction. Throughout the therapy process I help empower clients to change their life narratives by expressing and pursuing what they want in their lives.
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C.J. Sanders
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97280 (Online Only)
Our relationships are our most important asset. And when something feels off it can be excruciating. Through utilizing the latest research in the fields of attachment, neuroscience, and communication we can collaborate to get things back on track. You will learn some new skills in conflict management—even if you are conflict avoidant! And we will get some psychobiological hacks on board quickly which can result in fewer arguments and a greater sense of connection. Many busy couples today are craving a more fulfilling partnership truly sharing the mental and emotional load.
Our relationships are our most important asset. And when something feels off it can be excruciating. Through utilizing the latest research in the fields of attachment, neuroscience, and communication we can collaborate to get things back on track. You will learn some new skills in conflict management—even if you are conflict avoidant! And we will get some psychobiological hacks on board quickly which can result in fewer arguments and a greater sense of connection. Many busy couples today are craving a more fulfilling partnership truly sharing the mental and emotional load.
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Amy Newman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CADC-R, QMHP-R
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97219
The therapeutic relationship is vital and I work to create a warm, collaborative space.
If you need support with the many challenges life can bring, I would love to help you find more ease, joy, and acceptance. As an adult child of a person with Substance Use Disorder, I know how painful it can be to love someone struggling with addiction. I have experience working in residential SUD treatment as well as working with their loved ones. I have a passion for recovery and I seek to connect with others who have been impacted by addiction. Beyond the scope of addiction, my clinical interests include family systems, relational issues, and trauma, among others. I work with adult individuals, couples, and families.
The therapeutic relationship is vital and I work to create a warm, collaborative space.
If you need support with the many challenges life can bring, I would love to help you find more ease, joy, and acceptance. As an adult child of a person with Substance Use Disorder, I know how painful it can be to love someone struggling with addiction. I have experience working in residential SUD treatment as well as working with their loved ones. I have a passion for recovery and I seek to connect with others who have been impacted by addiction. Beyond the scope of addiction, my clinical interests include family systems, relational issues, and trauma, among others. I work with adult individuals, couples, and families.
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Angie Tanyi Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MPH, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97219
It's important you feel that your therapist is a "good fit" as the therapeutic relationship depends on feeling safe.
Some openings as of August. Are you struggling to live the life you want? Do you keep finding yourself in the same place without knowing how to change? Current situations & events can trigger old pain & trauma which can be confusing & negatively impact relationships. They can also lead to creating misguided stories that you tell yourself & that keep you anxious or in fight/flight states. We sometimes need help untangling & making sense of our experiences &/or trauma in life in order to thrive. Through non-judgmental warmth, compassion & self-reflection, we re-wire old thoughts and behaviors and help you live a more authentic life.
It's important you feel that your therapist is a "good fit" as the therapeutic relationship depends on feeling safe.
Some openings as of August. Are you struggling to live the life you want? Do you keep finding yourself in the same place without knowing how to change? Current situations & events can trigger old pain & trauma which can be confusing & negatively impact relationships. They can also lead to creating misguided stories that you tell yourself & that keep you anxious or in fight/flight states. We sometimes need help untangling & making sense of our experiences &/or trauma in life in order to thrive. Through non-judgmental warmth, compassion & self-reflection, we re-wire old thoughts and behaviors and help you live a more authentic life.
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Noelle Ferguson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97219
Therapy (and parenting) can be an intimidating and vulnerable process and I am honored and humbled to partner with you in creating the family life that you hope for.
Despite what Instagram, TikTok, or an opinionated in-law may have us believe, none of us are born knowing how to parent, and many of us are actively working on changing intergenerational patterns in our own families in order to better support the growth and development of our children, in essence, reparenting ourselves. This process is a difficult one, and not meant to be done in isolation. Together we can look at how you were parented, how you want to parent, and how to bridge any gaps in between.
Therapy (and parenting) can be an intimidating and vulnerable process and I am honored and humbled to partner with you in creating the family life that you hope for.
Despite what Instagram, TikTok, or an opinionated in-law may have us believe, none of us are born knowing how to parent, and many of us are actively working on changing intergenerational patterns in our own families in order to better support the growth and development of our children, in essence, reparenting ourselves. This process is a difficult one, and not meant to be done in isolation. Together we can look at how you were parented, how you want to parent, and how to bridge any gaps in between.
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Tom Kelley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97219
I see individuals, couples and families who are seeking support for things they feel are not going well in their lives. From the Family Systems perspective, any number of issues can be looked at together. My work is centered around interpersonal relationships and how we interact with each other, our selves and our communities. Relationship dynamics are constantly in and out of balance. Managing these relationships is key in helping develop healthy ways of dealing with life issues. The work we do together should feel helpful and focused on your goals.
I see individuals, couples and families who are seeking support for things they feel are not going well in their lives. From the Family Systems perspective, any number of issues can be looked at together. My work is centered around interpersonal relationships and how we interact with each other, our selves and our communities. Relationship dynamics are constantly in and out of balance. Managing these relationships is key in helping develop healthy ways of dealing with life issues. The work we do together should feel helpful and focused on your goals.
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Bart J. Walsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97219
In addition to direct clinical work with individuals, couples and families, Bart offers hypnotherapy training to qualified professionals.
My orientation to counseling, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy is essentially a strengths perspective with a solution focus. The strengths perspective acknowledges all the strengths, resources and instinctual imperatives within an individual that have helped the individual get to the present moment.The strengths perspective helps me scan for the resources needed to resolve or modfy the treatment concern.
In addition to direct clinical work with individuals, couples and families, Bart offers hypnotherapy training to qualified professionals.
My orientation to counseling, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy is essentially a strengths perspective with a solution focus. The strengths perspective acknowledges all the strengths, resources and instinctual imperatives within an individual that have helped the individual get to the present moment.The strengths perspective helps me scan for the resources needed to resolve or modfy the treatment concern.
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Areas of Expertise: divorce, aging, and medical issues; the process of dying and death; mindfulness and emotional regulation; relationship patterns; stress reduction; and spiritual or religious clarity.
Psychotherapy is a time devoted to you. With over 20 years of experience, I can provide support, perspective, and guidance; and help you recognize life’s joys and navigate through life’s struggles in a balanced, effective, and healthy way. I enjoy providing adult individual and couples therapy; as well as parenting plan mediation and serving as a divorce coach and child specialist in Collaborative Divorce cases.
Areas of Expertise: divorce, aging, and medical issues; the process of dying and death; mindfulness and emotional regulation; relationship patterns; stress reduction; and spiritual or religious clarity.
Psychotherapy is a time devoted to you. With over 20 years of experience, I can provide support, perspective, and guidance; and help you recognize life’s joys and navigate through life’s struggles in a balanced, effective, and healthy way. I enjoy providing adult individual and couples therapy; as well as parenting plan mediation and serving as a divorce coach and child specialist in Collaborative Divorce cases.
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Greg Lucas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97219
Currently accepting new clients. I work with individuals (adults) and couples facing a variety of challenges. I will help you tackle depression, anxiety, conflict, PTSD, grief and other challenges so that pain and fear do not block you from life satisfaction and good relationships. Where you feel stuck can be what propels you forward. What causes you pain can be what ultimately changes your life situation. My approach is sensitive, compassionate, humorous at times, and defined by a passion for helping others live their best life.
Currently accepting new clients. I work with individuals (adults) and couples facing a variety of challenges. I will help you tackle depression, anxiety, conflict, PTSD, grief and other challenges so that pain and fear do not block you from life satisfaction and good relationships. Where you feel stuck can be what propels you forward. What causes you pain can be what ultimately changes your life situation. My approach is sensitive, compassionate, humorous at times, and defined by a passion for helping others live their best life.
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Shannon Mong
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97219 (Online Only)
I appreciate you taking the time to learn about me & consider working together. My goal is you gain understanding and compassion, implement new strategies and skills, improve relationships with yourself and others, and emerge with greater confidence to journey through future life events. Licensed as a clinical psychologist since 2006, I'm grateful to have accompanied adults, teens, older adults, and couples through many life experiences & feelings - including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, aging, grief, trauma, substance use, and neurodivergence (attention deficit & autistic spectrum).
I appreciate you taking the time to learn about me & consider working together. My goal is you gain understanding and compassion, implement new strategies and skills, improve relationships with yourself and others, and emerge with greater confidence to journey through future life events. Licensed as a clinical psychologist since 2006, I'm grateful to have accompanied adults, teens, older adults, and couples through many life experiences & feelings - including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, aging, grief, trauma, substance use, and neurodivergence (attention deficit & autistic spectrum).
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Katon Abnar Behbahani
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97280 (Online Only)
I work with and enjoy working with individuals, couples, families, and children. The populations I frequently work with are people of color, marginalized people, those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, loss of a job, or loss of a relationship, and post partum mothers. The issues my clients typically face and experience are trauma, loss, and grief. Many of the clients I see have gone to therapy in the past and have experienced poor results or are those who have never been to therapy before and find that for the first time that they need someone to talk to about issues that they are experiencing.
I work with and enjoy working with individuals, couples, families, and children. The populations I frequently work with are people of color, marginalized people, those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, loss of a job, or loss of a relationship, and post partum mothers. The issues my clients typically face and experience are trauma, loss, and grief. Many of the clients I see have gone to therapy in the past and have experienced poor results or are those who have never been to therapy before and find that for the first time that they need someone to talk to about issues that they are experiencing.
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Cassie Liu
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97219 (Online Only)
As a second-generation Chinese/Korean immigrant, I intimately understand the experience of being “othered.” It’s from this deeply personal place that I developed a passion to support individuals and couples with marginalized and intersecting identities. I am committed to supporting clients with processing and healing from challenging experiences, strengthening a sense of identity, and cultivating self-compassion.
As a second-generation Chinese/Korean immigrant, I intimately understand the experience of being “othered.” It’s from this deeply personal place that I developed a passion to support individuals and couples with marginalized and intersecting identities. I am committed to supporting clients with processing and healing from challenging experiences, strengthening a sense of identity, and cultivating self-compassion.
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Skyline Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97219
I believe that our relationship with the natural world is an important part of wellness.
We all deserve to heal, to find meaning in our lives, and to have healthy, fulfilling relationships with ourselves, others, and the world around us. Clients I work with are often in therapy because they are overwhelmed by worry, stress, and sadness. I am honored to join my clients on their path to healing, as they bring courage, insight, and determination to our work together. While my clients may be children, teens, or adults, come from diverse backgrounds, and have different needs and goals, we all seek well-being and connection. I welcome clients of all gender identities, sexual orientations, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.
I believe that our relationship with the natural world is an important part of wellness.
We all deserve to heal, to find meaning in our lives, and to have healthy, fulfilling relationships with ourselves, others, and the world around us. Clients I work with are often in therapy because they are overwhelmed by worry, stress, and sadness. I am honored to join my clients on their path to healing, as they bring courage, insight, and determination to our work together. While my clients may be children, teens, or adults, come from diverse backgrounds, and have different needs and goals, we all seek well-being and connection. I welcome clients of all gender identities, sexual orientations, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.
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Elizabeth Fisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97219
Attachment disorders may surface as relationship instability, clinginess, relationship avoidance, jealousy, anxiety, depression, aggression, and/or a generally high level of reactivity.
Have you been through a difficult experience? I specialize in emotional and relational disorders arising from trauma, sexual abuse, attachment disruptions, and less-than-optimal early childhood experiences. These types of experiences can create life-long distress and difficulty with relationships. Finding the right therapist is an important first step in healing from trauma. My orientation integrates modern neuroscience with relational psychotherapy. In addition to traditional methods, I utilize expressive approaches such as sandtray, play therapy, psychodrama, movement, and art therapy in my practice. I will tailor your sessions to meet your unique needs and ways of expressing yourself.
Attachment disorders may surface as relationship instability, clinginess, relationship avoidance, jealousy, anxiety, depression, aggression, and/or a generally high level of reactivity.
Have you been through a difficult experience? I specialize in emotional and relational disorders arising from trauma, sexual abuse, attachment disruptions, and less-than-optimal early childhood experiences. These types of experiences can create life-long distress and difficulty with relationships. Finding the right therapist is an important first step in healing from trauma. My orientation integrates modern neuroscience with relational psychotherapy. In addition to traditional methods, I utilize expressive approaches such as sandtray, play therapy, psychodrama, movement, and art therapy in my practice. I will tailor your sessions to meet your unique needs and ways of expressing yourself.
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Oregon Center for Assessment & Therapy Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97219
Welcome! I'm Dr. Britania Latronica, licensed psychologist and founder of The Oregon Center for Assessment and Therapy Services (OCATS), which specializes in psychological testing for individuals who are seeking to clarify diagnosis. We also provide individual psychotherapy, and couples work for those who want brief, solutions-focused treatment or skill building with a specific emphasis on serving neurodiverse individuals with ADHD and Autism.
Welcome! I'm Dr. Britania Latronica, licensed psychologist and founder of The Oregon Center for Assessment and Therapy Services (OCATS), which specializes in psychological testing for individuals who are seeking to clarify diagnosis. We also provide individual psychotherapy, and couples work for those who want brief, solutions-focused treatment or skill building with a specific emphasis on serving neurodiverse individuals with ADHD and Autism.
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Dr. Sara Aslan
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97219
Waitlist for new clients
I’m Dr. Sara Aslan, PhD, I am a licensed Psychologist, I have been providing therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families since 2010. I am currently providing virtual sessions to adults and adolescents residing in Oregon, Washington, and PSYPACT states; and in-person sessions in the Portland, Oregon area. I began working with Eating Disorders in 2010 and quickly realized that I was also seeing experiences of trauma interfere with my client’s healing processes. I knew learning to adequately treat trauma was something that was imperative to the overall wellbeing of my clients. I began providing trauma
I’m Dr. Sara Aslan, PhD, I am a licensed Psychologist, I have been providing therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families since 2010. I am currently providing virtual sessions to adults and adolescents residing in Oregon, Washington, and PSYPACT states; and in-person sessions in the Portland, Oregon area. I began working with Eating Disorders in 2010 and quickly realized that I was also seeing experiences of trauma interfere with my client’s healing processes. I knew learning to adequately treat trauma was something that was imperative to the overall wellbeing of my clients. I began providing trauma
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Couples, child and family therapy office
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97219 (Online Only)
It's not how many problems you have, it's how you resolve them. Can you identify conflicts in your relationship? Can you find ways to be closer? Reconnect with your partner. Deepen your intimacy using emotional intelligence. You can heal through your relationship.. You can feel truly seen and truly heard. I specialize in helping couples and individuals: heal in a safe, compassionate space.
It's not how many problems you have, it's how you resolve them. Can you identify conflicts in your relationship? Can you find ways to be closer? Reconnect with your partner. Deepen your intimacy using emotional intelligence. You can heal through your relationship.. You can feel truly seen and truly heard. I specialize in helping couples and individuals: heal in a safe, compassionate space.
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Alma Hadzidedic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97219 (Online Only)
Your willingness to seek help is a courageous step towards healing & change. I believe in the transformative power of a therapeutic relationship and view it as our combined effort. I use LGBTQIA+ affirming, social justice-oriented, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to foster a safe, consistent and curious environment that supports your wisdom while guiding your pursuit of valued and meaningful living. Our partnership will include my extensive education & advanced training working with individuals who have been adversely impacted by relational and attachment disruptions, abuse/neglect and complex traumatic experiences.
Your willingness to seek help is a courageous step towards healing & change. I believe in the transformative power of a therapeutic relationship and view it as our combined effort. I use LGBTQIA+ affirming, social justice-oriented, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to foster a safe, consistent and curious environment that supports your wisdom while guiding your pursuit of valued and meaningful living. Our partnership will include my extensive education & advanced training working with individuals who have been adversely impacted by relational and attachment disruptions, abuse/neglect and complex traumatic experiences.
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Jesse Zook Mann
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97219 (Online Only)
I currently have two slots available for couples and families for online sessions! Be in touch to set up a free consultation to see if we might be a match to work together! /-> Hi! I’m Jesse. I’m a pre-licensed couple and family therapist seeing clients on telehealth. While new to practicing therapy, I have been working in non-profit mental health education for half of a decade and have trained at Antioch University for three years in their couple and family therapy program. Before that, I helped people tell their stories through documentary film and television in projects that took me worldwide through many different cultures.
I currently have two slots available for couples and families for online sessions! Be in touch to set up a free consultation to see if we might be a match to work together! /-> Hi! I’m Jesse. I’m a pre-licensed couple and family therapist seeing clients on telehealth. While new to practicing therapy, I have been working in non-profit mental health education for half of a decade and have trained at Antioch University for three years in their couple and family therapy program. Before that, I helped people tell their stories through documentary film and television in projects that took me worldwide through many different cultures.
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Ally Simone
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, T2066
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Multnomah Village, Portland, OR 97219 (Online Only)
I work with adult individuals and relationships. Many of my clients are focused on healing from trauma, disrupting harmful patterns like people pleasing and codependency, and creating healthy relationships. I am committed to equity and inclusion, both personally and professionally and my goal is always that my clients feel seen and supported in all aspects of their identity. I am LGBTQIA+, and gender affirming, sex/kink positive and welcome all relationship configurations including CNM/Polyamory. I recognize and value all types of diversity including ethnicity, race, size, gender, sexual orientation, class, religion, and abilities.
I work with adult individuals and relationships. Many of my clients are focused on healing from trauma, disrupting harmful patterns like people pleasing and codependency, and creating healthy relationships. I am committed to equity and inclusion, both personally and professionally and my goal is always that my clients feel seen and supported in all aspects of their identity. I am LGBTQIA+, and gender affirming, sex/kink positive and welcome all relationship configurations including CNM/Polyamory. I recognize and value all types of diversity including ethnicity, race, size, gender, sexual orientation, class, religion, and abilities.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.