Photo of Joe Puentes, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Joe Puentes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redmond, OR 97756
Joe offers affordable counseling services for couples, individuals, families, adolescents. His counseling services seek to meet a full range of needs, including but not limited to: couple’s counseling, including marital and premarital counseling, attachment issues, parenting, life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, men's issues, trauma, divorce, work stress, and relationship issues. He also addresses a variety of issues that impact marriages and families, including: relational conflict, stepfamily life, parenting, preteen and teen issues.
Joe offers affordable counseling services for couples, individuals, families, adolescents. His counseling services seek to meet a full range of needs, including but not limited to: couple’s counseling, including marital and premarital counseling, attachment issues, parenting, life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, men's issues, trauma, divorce, work stress, and relationship issues. He also addresses a variety of issues that impact marriages and families, including: relational conflict, stepfamily life, parenting, preteen and teen issues.
(458) 215-1797 View (458) 215-1797
Photo of Kenny Wolford, MA, LMFT, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Kenny Wolford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Redmond, OR 97756
Please visit my business website: www.wolfordcounseling.com I am both a Licensed Professional Counselor(#C2212)and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#T0637) in the State of Oregon. I am often called 'down to earth' and 'realistic' by my current and past clients. this is my approach to therapy with Individuals, couples, families and youth. I concentrate on creating new, achievable goals with my clients. Communication and trust are at the heart of healthier relationships with oneself and with others and I have been effective in helping my clients find new levels of happiness and respect.
Please visit my business website: www.wolfordcounseling.com I am both a Licensed Professional Counselor(#C2212)and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#T0637) in the State of Oregon. I am often called 'down to earth' and 'realistic' by my current and past clients. this is my approach to therapy with Individuals, couples, families and youth. I concentrate on creating new, achievable goals with my clients. Communication and trust are at the heart of healthier relationships with oneself and with others and I have been effective in helping my clients find new levels of happiness and respect.
(458) 224-5798 View (458) 224-5798
Photo of Jillian Devine, MS , NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Jillian Devine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Redmond, OR 97756
In a world of 7+ billion people so many of us are feeling the weight of disconnection. Lack of connection often leads to painful thoughts, feelings, memories and sensations. I believe feeling heard, understood, and valued is one of the greatest gifts I can give. It's a privilege to have been a collaborator with individuals who have chosen to move towards the pain in order to gain a deeper understanding. Feel free to visit my website for more information: JillianDevineLPC.com
In a world of 7+ billion people so many of us are feeling the weight of disconnection. Lack of connection often leads to painful thoughts, feelings, memories and sensations. I believe feeling heard, understood, and valued is one of the greatest gifts I can give. It's a privilege to have been a collaborator with individuals who have chosen to move towards the pain in order to gain a deeper understanding. Feel free to visit my website for more information: JillianDevineLPC.com
(458) 224-1921 View (458) 224-1921
Photo of Chesley Strowd - Centered Therapy, LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Centered Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Redmond, OR 97756
Centering - identifying that space in the middle, the balance between extremes, both inside and outside of ourselves. Regain balance with support. At Centered Therapy, we have a team of professional counselors ready to assist you with your specific needs. We treat adults with a variety of issues, ranging from trauma and anxiety to relationship issues and life transitions. Our therapists utilize a wide range of empirical and evidence-based practices and techniques to assist you on your path. They create a safe space as a foundation to walk alongside you and encourage your self-empowerment by teaching skills for growth and resilience.
Centering - identifying that space in the middle, the balance between extremes, both inside and outside of ourselves. Regain balance with support. At Centered Therapy, we have a team of professional counselors ready to assist you with your specific needs. We treat adults with a variety of issues, ranging from trauma and anxiety to relationship issues and life transitions. Our therapists utilize a wide range of empirical and evidence-based practices and techniques to assist you on your path. They create a safe space as a foundation to walk alongside you and encourage your self-empowerment by teaching skills for growth and resilience.
(458) 214-8736 View (458) 214-8736

Online Therapists

Photo of Katie Ford, MS, MFT, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Katie Ford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bend, OR 97701
Over the years I've treated anxiety, depression, marital conflict, grief, betrayal issues, trauma and addiction.
I am a Pacific Source Health Plan provider as well as an OHP provider for Central Oregon clients with an office in Bend Oregon. I apologize that I am not a provider for the greater Portland area at this time. I am licensed in Oregon and California and available online for clients in both states for Counseling support. I offer daytime appointments. I've had the great pleasure of supporting wounded hearts since 1997.
Over the years I've treated anxiety, depression, marital conflict, grief, betrayal issues, trauma and addiction.
I am a Pacific Source Health Plan provider as well as an OHP provider for Central Oregon clients with an office in Bend Oregon. I apologize that I am not a provider for the greater Portland area at this time. I am licensed in Oregon and California and available online for clients in both states for Counseling support. I offer daytime appointments. I've had the great pleasure of supporting wounded hearts since 1997.
(541) 287-7224 View (541) 287-7224
Photo of Lindsay Frances Korstad - Fresh Tracks Counseling LLC, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Fresh Tracks Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Bend, OR 97709  (Online Only)
I believe we strive to do our best based on our life experiences, personal beliefs and values, resources we possess, and positive relationships we foster. Sometimes we don’t meet our own or others’ expectations, thus leading to struggles and challenges with mental wellness. We can end up stuck. Creating and maintaining positive connections with others, acknowledging and working through past issues and traumas, and learning new skills, perspectives, and narratives can lead us to personal acceptance and wellness.
I believe we strive to do our best based on our life experiences, personal beliefs and values, resources we possess, and positive relationships we foster. Sometimes we don’t meet our own or others’ expectations, thus leading to struggles and challenges with mental wellness. We can end up stuck. Creating and maintaining positive connections with others, acknowledging and working through past issues and traumas, and learning new skills, perspectives, and narratives can lead us to personal acceptance and wellness.
(503) 966-5321 View (503) 966-5321
Photo of Jodi Depaoli - Cascade Behavioral Health, LCSW, LPC, MA, LMFT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Cascade Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LPC, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97408
Waitlist for new clients
Open to new OHP clients over 18. NOT ACCEPTING NEW COMMERCIAL CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Our counselors work collaboratively with you to create a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. We provide guidance, support, and action plans towards your goals. Our mission at Cascade Behavioral Health is to help you successfully navigate whatever personal, family, or professional problems you are facing in order to live the happiest and healthiest life possible.
Open to new OHP clients over 18. NOT ACCEPTING NEW COMMERCIAL CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Our counselors work collaboratively with you to create a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. We provide guidance, support, and action plans towards your goals. Our mission at Cascade Behavioral Health is to help you successfully navigate whatever personal, family, or professional problems you are facing in order to live the happiest and healthiest life possible.
(541) 855-3317 View (541) 855-3317
Photo of Benjamin Luskin, LPC, CPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Benjamin Luskin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPC
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97405  (Online Only)
As difficult and painful as they may seem at times, our struggles can offer us opportunities to discover more about ourselves and our potential. Utilizing a unique blend of mental health counseling, whole person life coaching, and mindfulness tools, I can support you in breaking free from your limitations, allowing you to move forward with conviction and confidence toward new opportunities. Through this process, you can learn to trust your intuition and act with personal integrity. The value you place upon yourself may grow and you may discover that you are capable of achieving far more than you once thought possible.
As difficult and painful as they may seem at times, our struggles can offer us opportunities to discover more about ourselves and our potential. Utilizing a unique blend of mental health counseling, whole person life coaching, and mindfulness tools, I can support you in breaking free from your limitations, allowing you to move forward with conviction and confidence toward new opportunities. Through this process, you can learn to trust your intuition and act with personal integrity. The value you place upon yourself may grow and you may discover that you are capable of achieving far more than you once thought possible.
(541) 412-6324 View (541) 412-6324
Photo of Eric Richers, MA, CADCIII
Eric Richers
Professional Counselor Associate , MA, CADCIII
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97403  (Online Only)
Do relationships feel more challenging than they should? Do you feel stuck, isolated, and searching for meaning? It's normal to use patterned behaviors to self-soothe, and these can be effective—but they can also interfere with your life. I understand trauma is complex, and personal, and can lead to feeling out of control, dysregulated, and challenged in relationships. Healing and growth is possible. Our therapeutic alliance is the most important determinant of success for you. I specialize in Trauma, Addiction, & Attachment therapy, using a wide range of therapies including Somatic, ACT, IFS, and DBT, combined with talk therapy.
Do relationships feel more challenging than they should? Do you feel stuck, isolated, and searching for meaning? It's normal to use patterned behaviors to self-soothe, and these can be effective—but they can also interfere with your life. I understand trauma is complex, and personal, and can lead to feeling out of control, dysregulated, and challenged in relationships. Healing and growth is possible. Our therapeutic alliance is the most important determinant of success for you. I specialize in Trauma, Addiction, & Attachment therapy, using a wide range of therapies including Somatic, ACT, IFS, and DBT, combined with talk therapy.
(541) 813-5983 View (541) 813-5983
Photo of Kari J Somera, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Kari J Somera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bend, OR 97702
"Daring greatly means the courage to be vulnerable. It means to show up and be seen. To ask for what you need. To talk about how you’re feeling. To have the hard conversations."- Brené Brown. Counseling can feel intimidating, nerve-racking, and desperate; I get it. And the reality is we cannot live life alone and we cannot heal alone. We need each other for support, encouragement, empowerment and restoration. My role as a counselor is to partner with you in your journey toward integrated wholeness and health and to provide you a safe space to be vulnerable, courageous, real and imperfect; for you to come as you are and to just be.
"Daring greatly means the courage to be vulnerable. It means to show up and be seen. To ask for what you need. To talk about how you’re feeling. To have the hard conversations."- Brené Brown. Counseling can feel intimidating, nerve-racking, and desperate; I get it. And the reality is we cannot live life alone and we cannot heal alone. We need each other for support, encouragement, empowerment and restoration. My role as a counselor is to partner with you in your journey toward integrated wholeness and health and to provide you a safe space to be vulnerable, courageous, real and imperfect; for you to come as you are and to just be.
(541) 639-4940 View (541) 639-4940
Photo of Ben Williams, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor
Ben Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lebanon, OR 97355
Psychology Today's call forwarding does not always reach me. Please EMAIL in addition to calling! I believe in helping every person toward their potential and strength to achieve a state of holistic wellness. I believe that the most important aspect of a counseling relationship is the human connection. After establishing a mutual, trusting connection with my clients, I utilize an integrative approach, with a Narrative Therapy emphasis. Together, my clients and I work to achieve a unique blend of meaning-making, helping clients to make sense of their story, process what it means in their life today, and choose how to look forward.
Psychology Today's call forwarding does not always reach me. Please EMAIL in addition to calling! I believe in helping every person toward their potential and strength to achieve a state of holistic wellness. I believe that the most important aspect of a counseling relationship is the human connection. After establishing a mutual, trusting connection with my clients, I utilize an integrative approach, with a Narrative Therapy emphasis. Together, my clients and I work to achieve a unique blend of meaning-making, helping clients to make sense of their story, process what it means in their life today, and choose how to look forward.
(541) 214-2089 View (541) 214-2089
Photo of Linda Suzanne Elma - Life Skills Management Services LLC, MBA, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Life Skills Management Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eugene, OR 97403  (Online Only)
We are licensed in Utah, Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.
We are licensed in Utah, Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.
(503) 300-6773 View (503) 300-6773
Photo of Chrystal K Johnson, LPC, CADC3, CGAC2, Licensed Professional Counselor
Chrystal K Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC3, CGAC2
Verified Verified
Prineville, OR 97754
I believe that recovery is a process which requires active, continuous involvement from the client, the therapist, and the entire treatment team. According to this belief, the four stages of recovery are hope, empowerment, self-responsibility, and establishing a meaningful role in life. The individual most responsible for a successful treatment outcome is you (the client). With your consistent effort and willingness to engage with your therapist the kind of change you are hoping for can and will occur.
I believe that recovery is a process which requires active, continuous involvement from the client, the therapist, and the entire treatment team. According to this belief, the four stages of recovery are hope, empowerment, self-responsibility, and establishing a meaningful role in life. The individual most responsible for a successful treatment outcome is you (the client). With your consistent effort and willingness to engage with your therapist the kind of change you are hoping for can and will occur.
(541) 204-8440 View (541) 204-8440
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.