Relationship Issues Therapists in Southwest, Portland, OR
Lisa Sloan Strom, LPC, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC-I
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Southwest, Portland, OR 97221
You've let go of the toxic relationship, addictive behavior, and self defeating patterns, and you want to remain empowered, strong, supported through it all. You seek someone you can talk to, someone other than friend or family. Whether you're recovering from a break-up or a major life event like Pandemic or career change, it's time to build support and concrete skills for the healthy, authentic life you've always desired.
You've let go of the toxic relationship, addictive behavior, and self defeating patterns, and you want to remain empowered, strong, supported through it all. You seek someone you can talk to, someone other than friend or family. Whether you're recovering from a break-up or a major life event like Pandemic or career change, it's time to build support and concrete skills for the healthy, authentic life you've always desired.
Shari Davison
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Southwest, Portland, OR 97221 (Online Only)
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS "Contacting a therapist for the first time can be uncomfortable regardless of the challenges you may be facing. I am here to help!! " I specialize in working with couples, families and individuals. I believe the foundation of therapy is to develop a safe and trusting relationship. Because each client is unique and has their own story, I strive to understand my clients through a holistic lens. Together we will create a treatment plan that is tailored to meet your needs, hopes and desired goals.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS "Contacting a therapist for the first time can be uncomfortable regardless of the challenges you may be facing. I am here to help!! " I specialize in working with couples, families and individuals. I believe the foundation of therapy is to develop a safe and trusting relationship. Because each client is unique and has their own story, I strive to understand my clients through a holistic lens. Together we will create a treatment plan that is tailored to meet your needs, hopes and desired goals.
My professional focus and expertise is helping people gain greater control over unhelpful patterns of thinking, emotions, and behavior that get in the way of valued life goals. Using a collaborative non-judgmental approach, I work with teens and adults who seek evidence-based solutions for ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and adjusting to life stress.
My professional focus and expertise is helping people gain greater control over unhelpful patterns of thinking, emotions, and behavior that get in the way of valued life goals. Using a collaborative non-judgmental approach, I work with teens and adults who seek evidence-based solutions for ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and adjusting to life stress.
Jessica Garbutt-Burden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CTMH
Verified Verified
Southwest, Portland, OR 97221 (Online Only)
Philosophy and Approach: I believe that at various times in our lives all individuals, couples, and families need support adjusting to traumas, life changes and the daily stressors we all face. I desire to create a safe relationship where individuals feel that their experiences are understood and accepted. When the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, compassion, understanding, and acceptance, individuals are able to feel supported to make positive changes in their lives.
Philosophy and Approach: I believe that at various times in our lives all individuals, couples, and families need support adjusting to traumas, life changes and the daily stressors we all face. I desire to create a safe relationship where individuals feel that their experiences are understood and accepted. When the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, compassion, understanding, and acceptance, individuals are able to feel supported to make positive changes in their lives.
Jamie Herring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SSP
Verified Verified
Southwest, Portland, OR 97204 (Online Only)
Hi, thanks for being here! I work with individuals seeking compassionate therapy to overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and familial conflicts. I will provide a safe space to express yourself with whatever comes up for you and you choose to share without judgment. I am a great listener who empathizes and provides effective strategies for personal growth. By fostering a therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and collaboration, I strive to empower clients in their journey towards healing and positive transformation.
Hi, thanks for being here! I work with individuals seeking compassionate therapy to overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and familial conflicts. I will provide a safe space to express yourself with whatever comes up for you and you choose to share without judgment. I am a great listener who empathizes and provides effective strategies for personal growth. By fostering a therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and collaboration, I strive to empower clients in their journey towards healing and positive transformation.
Camila Richmond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southwest, Portland, OR 97204 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It is common for human beings who experience trauma and life stressors to feel like their lives are unraveling. My passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience and also improve their lives. I enjoy working with adults of all ages. I am fluent in English and Portuguese. As a client-centered and trauma-informed therapist, I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative space and a vehicle for change.
It is common for human beings who experience trauma and life stressors to feel like their lives are unraveling. My passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience and also improve their lives. I enjoy working with adults of all ages. I am fluent in English and Portuguese. As a client-centered and trauma-informed therapist, I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative space and a vehicle for change.
Wayne Allen Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest, Portland, OR 97201 (Online Only)
In therapy, my approach is nondirective, genuine, warm, and empathic. I am nonjudgmental, accepting, and understanding. I follow my clients as they focus on whatever feels most important to them. I am experienced helping clients with anxiety mood problems, life transitions, discrimination bias, relationship conflict, career/work challenges, and healing from past trauma.
In therapy, my approach is nondirective, genuine, warm, and empathic. I am nonjudgmental, accepting, and understanding. I follow my clients as they focus on whatever feels most important to them. I am experienced helping clients with anxiety mood problems, life transitions, discrimination bias, relationship conflict, career/work challenges, and healing from past trauma.
Lybeck Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Southwest, Portland, OR 97210 (Online Only)
I combine warmth, empathy curiosity with a sprinkling of humor to build our therapeutic relationship and create a space where your story can be told: working with you to discover and build on your strengths to meet your goals.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! As a client-centered therapist, I strive to understand your narrative in order to utilize theories and approaches to therapy that best fit with your needs. These theories include, but are not limited to Trauma-informed person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems.
I combine warmth, empathy curiosity with a sprinkling of humor to build our therapeutic relationship and create a space where your story can be told: working with you to discover and build on your strengths to meet your goals.
Book with me now by clicking on my website! As a client-centered therapist, I strive to understand your narrative in order to utilize theories and approaches to therapy that best fit with your needs. These theories include, but are not limited to Trauma-informed person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems.
Heartwood Marriage & Family Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Southwest, Portland, OR 97221 (Online Only)
Nikisha brings a compassionate and evidence-based approach to her work, helping clients navigate their challenges to achieving their relationship goals and development of one's best self.
At Heartwood Marriage & Family Wellness, our ideal clients are couples, individuals and families who are committed to improving their relationships and overall well-being. These individuals are typically aged 08-100 years old, encompassing a diverse range of genders, relationship statuses, and family structures. Our clients may be students, married, engaged, or in long-term committed relationships, with or without children.
Nikisha brings a compassionate and evidence-based approach to her work, helping clients navigate their challenges to achieving their relationship goals and development of one's best self.
At Heartwood Marriage & Family Wellness, our ideal clients are couples, individuals and families who are committed to improving their relationships and overall well-being. These individuals are typically aged 08-100 years old, encompassing a diverse range of genders, relationship statuses, and family structures. Our clients may be students, married, engaged, or in long-term committed relationships, with or without children.
John Johnston
Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Southwest, Portland, OR 97239
Currently accepting new clients! I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment to allow for an individual to explore, address, and heal. I value the counseling relationship and trust that occurs within the counseling room. I wholeheartedly believe in the individual's capacity to heal and come from a humanistic perspective that places emphasis on the individual to gain empowerment and heal from life's challenges. I utilize trauma informed, person centered, culturally informed techniques and I am committed to traveling on the client’s journey.
Currently accepting new clients! I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment to allow for an individual to explore, address, and heal. I value the counseling relationship and trust that occurs within the counseling room. I wholeheartedly believe in the individual's capacity to heal and come from a humanistic perspective that places emphasis on the individual to gain empowerment and heal from life's challenges. I utilize trauma informed, person centered, culturally informed techniques and I am committed to traveling on the client’s journey.
Jody Light Cecil
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Southwest, Portland, OR 97219
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my desire is to partner with clients to help them find hope and healing. Using evidenced-based treatments, I strive to be a light in the lives of my clients and provide them with insights and tools that will help them to accomplish their goals. While the specific therapeutic approaches are important, the unique relationship between client and counselor is a major factor in the healing process. It is important to counsel the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my desire is to partner with clients to help them find hope and healing. Using evidenced-based treatments, I strive to be a light in the lives of my clients and provide them with insights and tools that will help them to accomplish their goals. While the specific therapeutic approaches are important, the unique relationship between client and counselor is a major factor in the healing process. It is important to counsel the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
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I counsel professionals and creatives, especially those navigating career and relationship challenges.
As your therapist, I provide a warm and supportive space where you can talk freely without being judged. I won't just sit there – instead, I'll ask questions, offer suggestions, and reflect on what you share. Together, we'll work on dealing with the things that are bothering you in your everyday life, be it challenges with relationships, work, or family. Whether our work is one-on-one, with you two as a couple, my clients gain valuable insights and practical tools to get unstuck and move forward. Imagine leaving each session feeling understood, empowered, and equipped to navigate life with confidence.
I counsel professionals and creatives, especially those navigating career and relationship challenges.
As your therapist, I provide a warm and supportive space where you can talk freely without being judged. I won't just sit there – instead, I'll ask questions, offer suggestions, and reflect on what you share. Together, we'll work on dealing with the things that are bothering you in your everyday life, be it challenges with relationships, work, or family. Whether our work is one-on-one, with you two as a couple, my clients gain valuable insights and practical tools to get unstuck and move forward. Imagine leaving each session feeling understood, empowered, and equipped to navigate life with confidence.
Working together in a safe relationship, you'll discover how quickly you can find greater health by bringing curiosity and love to all aspects of your being.
I assist adults and couples with psycho-spiritual practices, relationships, parenting, life transitions, anxiety/depression, and loss. My practice is oriented toward psychological and spiritual integration. Through a combination of mindfulness, somatic and systems therapies, clients develop deeper relationship with all aspects of themself. Together, we'll help you access more Love and appreciation for parts of yourself you may judge harshly; and look for guidance from the Wisdom that you already embody.
Working together in a safe relationship, you'll discover how quickly you can find greater health by bringing curiosity and love to all aspects of your being.
I assist adults and couples with psycho-spiritual practices, relationships, parenting, life transitions, anxiety/depression, and loss. My practice is oriented toward psychological and spiritual integration. Through a combination of mindfulness, somatic and systems therapies, clients develop deeper relationship with all aspects of themself. Together, we'll help you access more Love and appreciation for parts of yourself you may judge harshly; and look for guidance from the Wisdom that you already embody.
Henri M. Shields-Lucero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCIII
Verified Verified
Southwest, Portland, OR 97219
Sometimes we can be unkind to ourselves, feel disconnected in our relationships or overwhelmed by life's problems. I believe counseling is a learning process. I will work with you to develop a compassionate understanding of who you are and new insight about areas in your life where you want support to change. I am passionate about working with individuals and families to support mental health and healing from addiction. I believe our well-being is informed by a healthy connection to family and community. In the therapy process I incorporate perspectives including relationship attachment, developing insight through mindfulness and understanding the effects of trauma.
Sometimes we can be unkind to ourselves, feel disconnected in our relationships or overwhelmed by life's problems. I believe counseling is a learning process. I will work with you to develop a compassionate understanding of who you are and new insight about areas in your life where you want support to change. I am passionate about working with individuals and families to support mental health and healing from addiction. I believe our well-being is informed by a healthy connection to family and community. In the therapy process I incorporate perspectives including relationship attachment, developing insight through mindfulness and understanding the effects of trauma.
Darla Harrison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southwest, Portland, OR 97221 (Online Only)
Do you want to feel accepted and understood? Do you want to be happy? Would you like to work on improving areas of your life that are not fully satisfying you? I can help! Counseling can benefit anyone, but often it can be difficult to find a good counselor. My approach is respectful, non-judgmental and genuine. I support you and build upon your strengths to work toward positive change. I promote skill building and see the counseling relationship as a collaboration. Initiating change requires effort and my role is to support and encourage you in your efforts.
Do you want to feel accepted and understood? Do you want to be happy? Would you like to work on improving areas of your life that are not fully satisfying you? I can help! Counseling can benefit anyone, but often it can be difficult to find a good counselor. My approach is respectful, non-judgmental and genuine. I support you and build upon your strengths to work toward positive change. I promote skill building and see the counseling relationship as a collaboration. Initiating change requires effort and my role is to support and encourage you in your efforts.
Steven P DeLugach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
Southwest, Portland, OR 97240
Sexual Addiction can lead to serious life & relationship threatening consequences for addicts & their families.
Sexual Addictions & Trauma affects everyone in the Family. Betrayal Trauma is a natural response to secrets & lying. It must be treated as primary for the relationship to heal. Many families experience Multiple Generations of Addictions, Abuse & Neglect. Family participation is strongly encouraged but not required. Couples & Families are often in crisis from a lack of support during discovery & disclosure of Sexual Addictions. Full Disclosure is encouraged in a safe, structured process with support. Accountability is the Cornerstone of Restoring Trust & Intimacy for couples & families recovering from Sexual Addictions. Recovery from Sexual Addictions involves restoration of Healthy Sexual Balance.
Sexual Addiction can lead to serious life & relationship threatening consequences for addicts & their families.
Sexual Addictions & Trauma affects everyone in the Family. Betrayal Trauma is a natural response to secrets & lying. It must be treated as primary for the relationship to heal. Many families experience Multiple Generations of Addictions, Abuse & Neglect. Family participation is strongly encouraged but not required. Couples & Families are often in crisis from a lack of support during discovery & disclosure of Sexual Addictions. Full Disclosure is encouraged in a safe, structured process with support. Accountability is the Cornerstone of Restoring Trust & Intimacy for couples & families recovering from Sexual Addictions. Recovery from Sexual Addictions involves restoration of Healthy Sexual Balance.
Rebecca L. Sauer, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Southwest, Portland, OR 97201
Research shows the therapeutic relationship is a statistically significant factor in positive outcomes.
I work with all individuals.That includes individuals with diverse ages, races, genders, sexualities, religions, political stances, educations, living environments, relationships, histories and socioeconomic statuses. I use an eclectic theoretical approach to treatment interventions, starting where you are at and moving toward identified treatment goals with consideration of best practices, which are research based with positive outcomes. After the initial diagnostic assessment; talk, play and creative interventions are utilized. I welcome feedback to ensure our therapeutic alliance and treatment processes are meeting your expectations. If given permission and clinically indicated, I coordinate care and consult with other treating professionals.
Research shows the therapeutic relationship is a statistically significant factor in positive outcomes.
I work with all individuals.That includes individuals with diverse ages, races, genders, sexualities, religions, political stances, educations, living environments, relationships, histories and socioeconomic statuses. I use an eclectic theoretical approach to treatment interventions, starting where you are at and moving toward identified treatment goals with consideration of best practices, which are research based with positive outcomes. After the initial diagnostic assessment; talk, play and creative interventions are utilized. I welcome feedback to ensure our therapeutic alliance and treatment processes are meeting your expectations. If given permission and clinically indicated, I coordinate care and consult with other treating professionals.
Devin Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Southwest, Portland, OR 97221
I received specialized training treating individuals with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, addiction, life transitions, career / educational obstacles, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
Each of us has capacity to grow, change, and better our quality of life, including you.
I received specialized training treating individuals with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, addiction, life transitions, career / educational obstacles, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
Each of us has capacity to grow, change, and better our quality of life, including you.
Wendy Frankle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, Certifi, Grief, Recov
Verified Verified
Southwest, Portland, OR 97286
In family therapy, I will help your family come together to create a more cohesive family system while allowing each member to express their individual desires by: Helping to re-establish a new parent/child relationship.
My name is Wendy Frankle. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, and a member of the American Counseling Association. My specialty and passion is working with adolescent girls and their families as well as Grief Recovery. I have 19+ years experience working with children and their families ages 6-18 years who have emotional difficulties as well as a wide range of diagnosis. I will strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment where we can work together to plant the seeds necessary for your health, hope and happiness.
In family therapy, I will help your family come together to create a more cohesive family system while allowing each member to express their individual desires by: Helping to re-establish a new parent/child relationship.
My name is Wendy Frankle. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, and a member of the American Counseling Association. My specialty and passion is working with adolescent girls and their families as well as Grief Recovery. I have 19+ years experience working with children and their families ages 6-18 years who have emotional difficulties as well as a wide range of diagnosis. I will strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment where we can work together to plant the seeds necessary for your health, hope and happiness.
Mary A Schindler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Southwest, Portland, OR 97204
I have worked successfully with many issues including: -Trauma - Anxiety -Panic Episodes -Depression -Substance Abuse -Grief - Bipolar Disorder -Life Transitions - Relationship Issues.
Do you want to stop repeating unhealthy patterns and live a life that brings you an increased sense of joy, calm and health? We can work together to address past traumas, decrease your feelings of anxiety and/or sadness, change addictive habits and improve your relationships. My approach is collaborative, experiential, emotionally focused, person-centered and sometimes even fun. I have been a marriage and family therapist for over20 years and have success in providing compassionate and supportive therapy. The basis of my therapeutic approach is to create a safe environment based on trust and respect.
I have worked successfully with many issues including: -Trauma - Anxiety -Panic Episodes -Depression -Substance Abuse -Grief - Bipolar Disorder -Life Transitions - Relationship Issues.
Do you want to stop repeating unhealthy patterns and live a life that brings you an increased sense of joy, calm and health? We can work together to address past traumas, decrease your feelings of anxiety and/or sadness, change addictive habits and improve your relationships. My approach is collaborative, experiential, emotionally focused, person-centered and sometimes even fun. I have been a marriage and family therapist for over20 years and have success in providing compassionate and supportive therapy. The basis of my therapeutic approach is to create a safe environment based on trust and respect.
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