Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples Therapists in Oregon
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Find Oregon therapists who practice Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples.
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,…
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…
Savannah Torkelsen
LMHC, Professional Counselor Associate · Gladstone, OR
I believe that you can change, that you can grow. You may feel stuck in life, relationships, or negative thoughts right now, but that’s where I come in. As a counselor, my…
Jonathan Willden
LPC · Portland, OR
Hey, I'm Jonathan! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Portland area. I know how important it is to find the right therapist, and I hope to be a good fit for you. My…
Sarah Zamiska Dover LMFT
MA, LMFT · West Linn, OR
Hello and hi! My name is Sarah Zamiska Dover (she/her) and I’m an LMFT who believes therapy works best when it feels real and collaborative. I focus on building a solid, trusting…
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