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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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Lifeline Medical Center
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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Lifeline Medical Center- Agency Accepting New Patients!
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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Tenaya Meaux
Pre-Licensed Professional, CSWA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97006  (Online Only)
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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Mike Theodore- Agency Accepting New Patients!
Pre-Licensed Professional, QMHA-R, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97006  (Online Only)
Are you ready to overcome your challenges? I specialize in, and have worked with, adults with Mental Illness and Chemical Abuse for over 15 years. Work with me on developing a healthy mindset and lifestyle! I believe in the value of physical activity and sports. I also participate in a lot of faith-based activities such as: Men's Ministry, Couples Ministry & Counseling, Family Life Ministry and Counseling.
Are you ready to overcome your challenges? I specialize in, and have worked with, adults with Mental Illness and Chemical Abuse for over 15 years. Work with me on developing a healthy mindset and lifestyle! I believe in the value of physical activity and sports. I also participate in a lot of faith-based activities such as: Men's Ministry, Couples Ministry & Counseling, Family Life Ministry and Counseling.
(971) 396-1503 View (971) 396-1503
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The Relationship Specialists
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97123  (Online Only)
Great relationships don't happen by accident. I can help you learn how to have one. Whether it is a relationship with yourself, your family, your boss or your significant other, they all have one thing in common. It's good communication. Communication is one of the top three problems in relationships. Over the years I've found that if you can handle good communication you can then handle almost anything. Why don't you let me know what your needs and goals are, then we can start there.
Great relationships don't happen by accident. I can help you learn how to have one. Whether it is a relationship with yourself, your family, your boss or your significant other, they all have one thing in common. It's good communication. Communication is one of the top three problems in relationships. Over the years I've found that if you can handle good communication you can then handle almost anything. Why don't you let me know what your needs and goals are, then we can start there.
(971) 290-1857 View (971) 290-1857
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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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Crystal Dumas Agency Accepting New Patients!
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, ALC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97006  (Online Only)
I also work with marriage and family concerns! My practice also offers Medication Management with a Psychiatric NP.
The word counseling can be given a negative view. We live in a society where there is judgement, lack of empathy, and everyone focusing on self; that can be a lonely, overwhelming life to live. Knowing these trials, my goal as a counselor is to walk with you through your process of healing and restoration. This means that counseling is simply focusing on your strengths, and addressing the steps that you feel are best to make a new direction to have an overflow of more greatness in life. Everyone needs a boost of support to get through each day. So, lets take that first step together!
I also work with marriage and family concerns! My practice also offers Medication Management with a Psychiatric NP.
The word counseling can be given a negative view. We live in a society where there is judgement, lack of empathy, and everyone focusing on self; that can be a lonely, overwhelming life to live. Knowing these trials, my goal as a counselor is to walk with you through your process of healing and restoration. This means that counseling is simply focusing on your strengths, and addressing the steps that you feel are best to make a new direction to have an overflow of more greatness in life. Everyone needs a boost of support to get through each day. So, lets take that first step together!
(971) 414-2615 View (971) 414-2615
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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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Briana Roger
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
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
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Still Waters Counseling Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97124
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Oregon providing mental health services in Oregon since 2010. I provide in-person and virtual trauma-informed therapy, respecting diversity and multiculturalism. My philosophy and approach towards treatment is person-centered, with the belief that each person has all the answers, and the ability to solve their problems within themselves. I see my role as an assistant in reaching the best solution for each person’s unique situation. I specialize in working with couples, families, individuals, digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and those who work from home.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Oregon providing mental health services in Oregon since 2010. I provide in-person and virtual trauma-informed therapy, respecting diversity and multiculturalism. My philosophy and approach towards treatment is person-centered, with the belief that each person has all the answers, and the ability to solve their problems within themselves. I see my role as an assistant in reaching the best solution for each person’s unique situation. I specialize in working with couples, families, individuals, digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and those who work from home.
(458) 218-8694 View (458) 218-8694
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Darla Harrison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97124  (Online Only)
My specialties include self esteem, relationships, adjustment, trauma, family issues (parenting, divorce, conflict, relationships, etc.
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.
My specialties include self esteem, relationships, adjustment, trauma, family issues (parenting, divorce, conflict, relationships, etc.
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.
(503) 980-1284 View (503) 980-1284
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Wendy Reimann
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124
I have studied and embraced the family systems models.
Do you sense your life has become unmanageable? Do you feel there are roadblocks in your relationships? The journey of life can become bumpy. I offer a safe place to walk alongside you while facing distress, anxiety, heartbreak, or other disappointments life can bring. I will help to guide you toward healthier relationships. I address parental relationships with children, couples relationships (both premarital and couples counseling). I also work with individuals in gaining insight into interpersonal conflicts. I work with parents and children struggling with finding the joy in raising kids including families facing the challenge of disabilities.
I have studied and embraced the family systems models.
Do you sense your life has become unmanageable? Do you feel there are roadblocks in your relationships? The journey of life can become bumpy. I offer a safe place to walk alongside you while facing distress, anxiety, heartbreak, or other disappointments life can bring. I will help to guide you toward healthier relationships. I address parental relationships with children, couples relationships (both premarital and couples counseling). I also work with individuals in gaining insight into interpersonal conflicts. I work with parents and children struggling with finding the joy in raising kids including families facing the challenge of disabilities.
(503) 360-9388 View (503) 360-9388
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Luis D Capestany
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC, MRC, CGG
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97123
I utilize an integrative approach. This means I will draw upon different training, techniques, and ideas to assist you with your specific goals. I strive to provide a unique form of therapy for you and your unique wants and needs. Common aspects of my integrative approach: Client-centered approach grounded in empathy, genuineness, transparency and an open and non-judgmental attitude; Relational approach as often our relationships with others (family, friends, significant others etc.) occupy our thoughts and impacts our mood. We can learn from our therapy relationship “in the moment” to learn and apply these important lessons;
I utilize an integrative approach. This means I will draw upon different training, techniques, and ideas to assist you with your specific goals. I strive to provide a unique form of therapy for you and your unique wants and needs. Common aspects of my integrative approach: Client-centered approach grounded in empathy, genuineness, transparency and an open and non-judgmental attitude; Relational approach as often our relationships with others (family, friends, significant others etc.) occupy our thoughts and impacts our mood. We can learn from our therapy relationship “in the moment” to learn and apply these important lessons;
(971) 206-6454 View (971) 206-6454
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Tara L. Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124  (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals dealing with mental illness. I have worked both in private practice and in an acute care psychiatric hospital providing individual, group, and family therapy. I am comfortable treating all mental health issues, including helping those in crisis. I have extensive experience working with individuals dealing with self-injury, anxiety/depression, pre and postpartum depression, and PTSD, and abuse issues. My philosophy in working with clients is to provide the best well-rounded care while focusing and building upon strengths.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals dealing with mental illness. I have worked both in private practice and in an acute care psychiatric hospital providing individual, group, and family therapy. I am comfortable treating all mental health issues, including helping those in crisis. I have extensive experience working with individuals dealing with self-injury, anxiety/depression, pre and postpartum depression, and PTSD, and abuse issues. My philosophy in working with clients is to provide the best well-rounded care while focusing and building upon strengths.
(971) 290-2109 View (971) 290-2109
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Susan Driver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97124  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
With my extensive training and experience in Family Systems, Cognitive, Person Centered and Solution Focused Therapies I will collaboratively tailor therapy especially for you that will discover ways to overcome these barriers and enable you to build a better present and future with stronger, healthier relationships.
Making the decision to seek professional help takes courage when feeling overwhelmed and sometimes hopeless that nothing will change. I believe therapy works and can help make that change easier and quicker than you might think. I work with individuals, families and children with compassion, persistence and skills to identify these changes and create a plan that is designed for you. My clients are families that may be facing a difficult transition or grief, a child or teen anxious, withdrawn, angry or out of control. Parents that are exhausted, feeling overwhelmed, and fearful of what is happening to their child.
With my extensive training and experience in Family Systems, Cognitive, Person Centered and Solution Focused Therapies I will collaboratively tailor therapy especially for you that will discover ways to overcome these barriers and enable you to build a better present and future with stronger, healthier relationships.
Making the decision to seek professional help takes courage when feeling overwhelmed and sometimes hopeless that nothing will change. I believe therapy works and can help make that change easier and quicker than you might think. I work with individuals, families and children with compassion, persistence and skills to identify these changes and create a plan that is designed for you. My clients are families that may be facing a difficult transition or grief, a child or teen anxious, withdrawn, angry or out of control. Parents that are exhausted, feeling overwhelmed, and fearful of what is happening to their child.
(971) 232-3354 View (971) 232-3354
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Nahomie Guillaume
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97006  (Online Only)
Are you overwhelmed? Stressed? Are you struggling with thoughts that you find disturbing? Are you in need of hope, healing, and support? If so, I can help. I will help you identify your life's purpose/meaning, develop healthy coping skills as you grow in your relationships. Beside my professional background, I know firsthand the joy and challenges of raising a family, juggling multiple demands; and have experienced the loss of a child through both miscarriage and stillbirth. If you are looking for someone whom you can connect with on an experiential level, I am that therapist. I look forward to assisting you in your life's journey.
Are you overwhelmed? Stressed? Are you struggling with thoughts that you find disturbing? Are you in need of hope, healing, and support? If so, I can help. I will help you identify your life's purpose/meaning, develop healthy coping skills as you grow in your relationships. Beside my professional background, I know firsthand the joy and challenges of raising a family, juggling multiple demands; and have experienced the loss of a child through both miscarriage and stillbirth. If you are looking for someone whom you can connect with on an experiential level, I am that therapist. I look forward to assisting you in your life's journey.
(971) 292-3947 View (971) 292-3947
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Sara Miller, LMFT, LPC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsboro, OR 97123  (Online Only)
I come from a family therapy background which may influence my individual therapy as I will work to understand your childhood and family of origin as well as current family status and family dynamic.
Now accepting Jackson Care Connect insurance.Limited availability, mornings and day times available for immediate openings. Young kids will require parent availability to participate in sessions.I like an open and engaging session and take a client centered approach. In sessions I will check in with what you're needing to address or we will work on pre-set goals. I do a lot of work with strengths based care and solutions focused work. I appreciate and will also incorporate aspects of family systems in both individual and family therapies.
I come from a family therapy background which may influence my individual therapy as I will work to understand your childhood and family of origin as well as current family status and family dynamic.
Now accepting Jackson Care Connect insurance.Limited availability, mornings and day times available for immediate openings. Young kids will require parent availability to participate in sessions.I like an open and engaging session and take a client centered approach. In sessions I will check in with what you're needing to address or we will work on pre-set goals. I do a lot of work with strengths based care and solutions focused work. I appreciate and will also incorporate aspects of family systems in both individual and family therapies.
(541) 329-3340 View (541) 329-3340
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Andrew Drwenski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97123
I specialize in Structural Family Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy in addition to regular use of CBT and client centered methods.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. I'm here to help you (and your family) live the best possible life. I'm ready to work hard with you to adjust to change, cope with trauma, build coping skills around depression, anxiety, and help you see yourself in a more compassionate light. I offer in person sessions on Fridays as well as Telehealth to best meet you where you are.
I specialize in Structural Family Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy in addition to regular use of CBT and client centered methods.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. I'm here to help you (and your family) live the best possible life. I'm ready to work hard with you to adjust to change, cope with trauma, build coping skills around depression, anxiety, and help you see yourself in a more compassionate light. I offer in person sessions on Fridays as well as Telehealth to best meet you where you are.
(503) 212-6693 View (503) 212-6693
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Jodie Rai Lewis
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC, CRC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsboro, OR 97123  (Online Only)
I understand reaching out for help is not easy and how much courage and hard work it takes for people to make real change, find hope, and create a meaningful life. I specialize in helping people who have troubled relationships, low self-esteem, addiction, depression, and anxiety. I have many years of experience working with clients in sorting out how mood (e.g., depression and anxiety), personality, and substance use interfere with changing behavior and reaching goals.
I understand reaching out for help is not easy and how much courage and hard work it takes for people to make real change, find hope, and create a meaningful life. I specialize in helping people who have troubled relationships, low self-esteem, addiction, depression, and anxiety. I have many years of experience working with clients in sorting out how mood (e.g., depression and anxiety), personality, and substance use interfere with changing behavior and reaching goals.
(971) 306-4750 View (971) 306-4750
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.