1.Steve Ratcliff, MA, LPCC (NM), LPC (OR), LMHC (WA), NCC, CSTVerified
(505) 504-5449
Oregon City, OR
Addiction · ADHD · Alcohol Use
orcounselors.com/provider/steve-ratcliff
Relationship Issues Therapists in Oregon
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Relationship Issues also matches related terms: Relationship Counseling, Relationship Problems. Results below include all of them.
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Whether you are navigating dating, dealing with relationship conflict, or processing a breakup, Oregon relationship therapists help you understand patterns, improve communication, and build healthier connections.
Oregon Counselor Directory lists 217 therapists who specialize in relationship issues as of April 2026 — couples in distress, attachment-based individual work for people who keep landing in similar patterns, navigating breakups and divorces, family-of-origin work, friendship and workplace relational struggles, and ethical non-monogamy or open relationships. 180 offer telehealth, 46 accept Oregon Health Plan, 51 offer sliding-scale fees, and 201 are currently accepting new clients. Common evidence-based approaches: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — the most-researched couples modality — Gottman Method, Imago, Internal Family Systems for the inner work that drives outer patterns, attachment-based individual therapy, and Discernment Counseling for couples who aren't sure whether to commit to repair or end. Whether you're working on a relationship or working on yourself within one, the directory's relationship specialists can help.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this coverage in Oregon.
How many Oregon therapists specialize in relationship issues?
As of April 2026, there are 126 therapists in Oregon specializing in relationship issues, offering guidance for couples and families to improve their interactions and resolve conflicts.
Do Oregon therapists specializing in relationship issues accept OHP/Oregon Health Plan?
Yes, 217 therapists specializing in relationship issues in Oregon accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), providing accessible and affordable therapy options to Medicaid-eligible individuals.
Is telehealth available for relationship issues in Oregon?
Yes, as of April 2026, 217 therapists specializing in relationship issues in Oregon offer telehealth sessions, allowing clients to receive support from the comfort of their homes.
Do Oregon therapists specializing in relationship issues offer sliding scale fees?
Yes, 51 therapists in Oregon specializing in relationship issues offer sliding scale fees, which can make therapy more affordable for clients with varying income levels.
Are Oregon therapists specializing in relationship issues accepting new clients?
Yes, as of April 2026, 217 therapists specializing in relationship issues in Oregon are currently accepting new clients, providing a broad range of options for individuals or couples seeking support.
Should I do individual therapy or couples therapy first?
It depends on the issue. If you're both willing and the relationship is the central pain — communication, conflict, distance, sex — couples therapy is usually the right entry. If the issue is one partner's depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction making the relationship hard, individual therapy first (often paired with later couples work) tends to be more effective. If there's abuse, coercive control, or active addiction without recovery, individual therapy is the safer starting point. Many Oregon therapists will help you sort which path fits in a 15-minute consult.
What is attachment style and is it real?
Attachment theory is one of the most empirically supported frameworks in psychology — it grew out of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth's mid-century research on infant-caregiver bonds and has been validated across dozens of cultures and decades of follow-up studies. The four adult attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganized) describe predictable patterns of how you seek connection, handle conflict, and respond to threat in close relationships. Pop-psych accounts oversimplify, but the core science is sound — and attachment styles can shift toward security with the right therapeutic work.
I keep ending up with the same kind of partner. Is that fixable?
Yes — and it's one of the most common reasons people seek individual therapy in Oregon. The pattern usually has roots: an attachment template formed early, a specific need that wasn't met, an unconscious attempt to repair the original wound through a similar partner. Therapy that combines attachment work, IFS, and sometimes EMDR for the high-charge formative memories tends to break the loop. People notice the shift first in who they're attracted to (less intensity around unavailable partners) and second in what feels like a viable match.
Oregon Counselors Directory lists 217 therapists specializing in relationship issues across the state. These providers offer various approaches to help couples and families navigate their challenges. A significant 180 of these therapists provide telehealth sessions, enabling residents from diverse regions of Oregon to access support remotely. Of these, 46 accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), offering affordable therapy options to eligible Medicaid recipients. Additionally, 87 therapists offer sliding scale fees, accommodating clients with varying income levels. Currently, 118 providers are open to accepting new clients, and 96 offer in-person sessions. Therapists may utilize evidence-based methods such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), or Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to address relationship issues.