Couples Therapy in Portland, OR

You’re here because you want your relationship to be better.

We’re therapists who are passionate about helping couples reach their relationship goals.

We offer couples therapy in Portland, Oregon.

Maybe you’re considering couples therapy because…

  • You're struggling with communication issues.

    You and your partner are getting stuck in the same argument over and over again. You feel emotionally disconnected and exhausted from all of the conflict. Maybe one of you is pushing to work things out when you argue and the other is withdrawing and shutting down. You’re beginning to lose hope that you can work through this and have a loving, collaborative and fulfilling relationship.

    You can have a more connected relationship! We will help you finally break the cycle that keeps you stuck in arguing, learn skills for more effective communication, share more vulnerably with each other, and strengthen your relationship.

  • You want to open your relationship.

    You and your partner are ready to open up your relationship. This is a new journey for both of you, and you want to do this with care. You feel excited by the possibility for more connections but you worry about navigating boundaries, agreements, time and jealousy. You aren’t aligning completely with how you want this to look and you’re worried this will lead to hurt and conflict. There’s no script or roadmap for ethical non-monogamy, so you aren’t sure where to start and how to move forward.

    Our therapists are affirming of ethical non-monogamy. We will help you clarify your wants, needs & boundaries, tune up your communication so you have a solid foundation, and develop tools for navigating the feelings that may come up on this journey.

  • Trauma is impacting your relationship.

    You and/or your partner have experienced trauma & it’s impacting your relationship. You struggle to communicate when one of you is triggered, your physical intimacy is struggling, and you’re continuing to get stuck in frustrating cycles. You know trauma is impacting your relationship but you don’t know how to change it.

    We’re here to help you and your partner find ways to address your trauma, connect with more ease, communicate in a healthier way, and have more joy in your relationship. We understand how complex trauma can be to address & our therapists are skilled at supporting couples with trauma. Things can get better and we’re here to help you get there.

  • You’re struggling with sex in your relationship.

    You and your partner are struggling to connect sexually. Maybe you have differing levels of desire and can’t seem to align sexually. Maybe you haven’t been having sex because of anxiety, shame, conflict, trauma, or sexual pain. Maybe you aren’t feeling very satisfied in your sexual relationship but don’t know how to talk about it.

    Our team of sex therapists are here to help you and your partner reconnect sexually. We strive to create an environment that is supportive so you can talk about sex with more ease. We’ll give you tools for physically connecting and help you strength your emotional connecting & communication.

We offer in-person couples therapy in Portland, Oregon (and online in all of OR, WA, NY, and FL) and can support you with…

  • Premarital counseling

    Neurodivergence in relationships (ADHD & Autism)

    Relationship dissatisfaction

    Interracial relationships

    Ethical non-monogamy

  • Parenting concerns

    Conflict around family relationships

    Postpartum relationship challenges

    Preventative support for happy relationships

    Queer & trans relationships

How does couples therapy work?

Couples therapy in Portland, OR.
 

Sometimes having someone outside of your relationship, who can offer a fresh and professional perspective, can make a big difference!

Your Portland couples therapist will get to know you and your partner, your relationship story, the conflict cycle you’re stuck in, your past experiences that impact this cycle, and your wants & hopes for your relationship.

They will help you engage in healthier communication during your sessions, create space to share your deepest feelings with each other, and give you tools for continuing the work outside of therapy.

It’s important to know that a couples therapist views you and your partner as the client, and their focus is caring for your relationship. A good couples therapist holds both you and your partner with care, ensures both of you feel heard, and helps you work together to improve your relationship.

If you’re ready to get started with couples therapy in Portland, OR, we’re here for you!

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Our therapists offer couples therapy in Portland, Oregon (and online in all of OR, WA, NY, and FL).

  • A man with a beard and a bald head smiling, wearing a gray and white striped shirt, against a light blue background. Ethan is a couples therapist in Portland, OR.

    Ethan Morrow, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

  • A woman with long red hair, glasses, and tattoos wearing a sleeveless denim top, smiling against a plain light blue background. Tamzin is a sex therapist in Portland, OR.

    Tamzin Johanson, Marriage & Family Therapy Intern

  • Sarah Sumner is a couples therapist in Portland, OR.

    Sarah Sumner, LCSW

  • Jess Fox is a couples therapist in Portland, OR.

    Jess Fox, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

  • Yael Kievsky offers couples therapy in Portland, OR.

    Yael Kievsky, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

  • Lindsay Moldovan is a couples therapist in Portland, OR.

    Lindsay Moldovan, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

  • Caitlin - Portland, Oregon Professional Counselor Associate

    Caitlin Foster, Professional Counselor Associate

  • Taylor Kravitz is a couples and sex therapist in Portland, OR.

    Taylor Kravitz, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

  • Sean Solomon is a couples therapist in Portland, OR.

    Sean Solomon, Marriage & Family Therapy Intern

  • Alexis Burrmann is a couples therapist Portland, OR.

    Alexis Burrmann, Marriage & Family Therapy Intern

  • Taylor Duchesneau is a couples therapist in Portland, OR.

    Taylor Duchesneau, Marriage & Family Therapy Intern

When you decide to start couples therapy in Portland, OR you can…

  • improve your relationship

  • feel more connected to your partner

  • strengthen your sexual relationship

  • build more skills for communicating well

  • feel more at ease in your relationship

Our Portland, OR couples therapists have specialized training in working with couples

Couples therapy isn’t always an easy process, but it is a worthwhile one. We’ve seen the transformation that is possible through couples therapy. You may feel overwhelmed or nervous about starting this new process. That’s why we start with a free consultation, so you can learn more about what to expect and ask any questions you have. Our goal is for you to feel supported all along the way.

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What happens in couples therapy?

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Relationships can be a source of connection, healing, growth & fulfillment. We’d love to help you move through hurt and change so you can access the sweetest parts of being in a relationship. We offer couples therapy in Portland, Oregon (and online in all of OR, WA, NY, and FL).

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