Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples Therapists in Oregon
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Find Oregon therapists who practice Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples.
Kate McNulty
LCSW · Portland, OR
My practice is a good fit for people who are looking for support with relationships. I often meet with couples who want help with improving communication or navigating issues with…
Shane Knox
LMFT · Eugene, OR
My 14 years as a therapist has taught me that no matter how stuck you feel, it's never too late to change. Time and again, I’ve seen how hardship can lead to growth and…
Eric Richers
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), CADC III · Eugene, OR
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…
Justine Elstad
LCSW · Portland, OR
Currently accepting new clients! Life can feel incredibly hard sometimes—overwhelming, stuck, disconnected, or just not how you hoped it would be. We are a team of compassionate,…
Christy Chadwick
LMFT, M.A MFT, M.S.D.E · Portland, OR
I work with individuals and couples to help them discover their greatest assets and work through areas of growth in a compassionate manner. Clients come to me for deeper…
Sharon Hale
LMFT · Tigard, OR
Hi, I'm Sharon! I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist in both Washington and Oregon. My physical location is based in Oregon. I'm co-owner of a group practice, and I…
Meghan Buchanan
MA · Clackamas, OR
Meghan's therapeutic approach centers on building an authentic client-therapist relationship grounded in attunement and presence, honoring each individual's wisdom as the expert…
Kir Rian
LMHC, LPC, MA, MFA · Portland, OR
As a fully-licensed, trauma-certified therapist in OR & WA, & a WA state Supervisor, I work with a wide range of issues, & specialize in grief, trauma, & illness. Whether recent…
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