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.

Maybe you’re here 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 couples therapy for support 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?

 

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

Your 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.

Our therapists specialize in couples therapy.

  • Tamzin Johanson, Marriage & Family Therapy Intern

  • Aspen Romriell, Marriage & Family Therapy Intern

  • Caitlin Foster, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

  • Norma Nance, Clinical Social Work Associate

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

    Sarah Sumner, Clinical Social Work Associate

  • Ilana Young, Clinical Social Work Associate

  • 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

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

    Taylor Kravitz, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

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, OR (and all of Oregon) & Washington.