Relationship Issues Therapists in Portland, OR

I'm a Somatic Psychotherapist for people who want more nourishing relationships. I help unwind trauma and reweave the patterns that limit. I offer a gentle, collaborative approach to heal the deep hurts that hold you back. Everyone has adapted to our life circumstances as best we can. The patterns we learn are rooted in our early relationships and in our body. These patterns precede words and thought. Together, I help you attune to, unwind, and reweave these patterns. In each session, I offer simple and effective practices to support your growth. My goal is to help you cultivate more resilience, ease, and wholeness in your life.

Richard Nalbandian, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist as works with individuals located in OR and MA. Dr. Nalbandian has experience working with adults from various backgrounds on issues including anxiety, depression, grief, complex trauma, relationship struggles, family conflict, and personality troubles. He completed his internship and post-doctoral residency in Massachusetts as a fellow at the Albert and Jessie Danielsen Institute at Boston University. Dr. Nalbandian has focused training in and provides psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. His therapeutic style is collaborative and relational.

As an ex-evangelical queer person, I am passionate about partnering with LGBTQIA+ adults to help them live authentic and fulfilling sexual, relational, and spiritual lives through sex and relationship therapy. Client issues include but are not limited to navigating non-affirming relationships, sexual concerns and "dysfunctions," and breakdowns in communication or values conflicts. I collaborate with my clients to increase self-understanding, foster agency, clarify self-defined values, build communication skills, increase emotional well-being in relationships, heal from religious trauma, and explore spirituality.

It is my belief that people have the skills, courage and ability to overcome their life problems when provided the opportunity to safely explore what the challenges are and what skills they already possess to address them. As your therapist, I will work to understand your symptoms, stressors, problems and concerns. I will assist you in identifying what it is you would like to change about yourself, situation or beliefs in order to achieve your best self. I work with adult individuals, adolescents, and couples.

My therapy work comes from a relational perspective that encourages growth through insight, self-acceptance, and choice. My clients include children, parents, families, relationships, and individuals across the lifespan. I support children and parents struggling with behavioral issues, explosive emotions, and navigating the hard work of childhood. I work with relationships addressing conflict due to communication and mismatched expectations. I help individuals managing anxiety, depression, self-image, trauma, and whose history holds them back from achieving the future they want.

Are you feeling internally conflicted? Is that is making you feel stuck and anxious? Maybe that internal conflict is manifesting in conflicts with others? Maybe you are just going around in circles in or your head, or worse, on a downward spiral? Do you berate yourself and it doesn't help? Are you ready to be kinder to yourself? Are you ready to be curious about yourself? Are you ready to get along with yourself and others better? Do you want more freedom, choice, autonomy, even agency in your life, but are struggling with how to get it? I can help with a "yes" to any or all of these questions.

Are you experiencing difficulties in achieving sexual satisfaction or pleasure? Do you feel there's a gap between your sexual desires and how they align with your identity? Do you find it challenging to communicate openly about your sexual needs and preferences with your partner(s)? Are you exploring new facets of your sexuality and seeking guidance in doing so in a supportive, affirming environment? Has googling these questions left you more confused and frustrated? My mission as a sex therapist is to guide you through this journey of self-discovery and provide you with the sexual & relational skills that you are looking for.

Please Note: The only type of OHP that I am able to take is CareOregon. If you are struggling with the impacts of trauma, abuse, or loss (no matter how far in the past), there is hope. Using a trauma-informed, client-centered, and strengths-based approach to counseling, we will create a safe space for collaborative work and healing. We can also use mindfulness, somatic, and creative therapies if you feel drawn to that kind of work. I have particular experience working with people who have been impacted by sexual trauma; PTSD that feels out of control; family/relationship issues; attachment wounding; and significant loss.

I provide a safe, caring, non-judgmental, and respectful place to address concerns, challenges, and transitions that occur in life. I believe that counseling is a healing process that encourages self-acceptance and connection with others. My approach is systemic, collaborative, and client-directed. From this approach, you are respected as the expert on you while I help guide you from my knowledge of the therapy process. I believe that all people have inherent value and deserve dignity and respect. When provided with a caring and accepting environment, people access their strengths and resources for greater resilience and wellness.

Waitlist for new clients! I believe that therapy is an opportunity to build understanding and self-compassion in the areas of your life that present challenge and develop confidence and clarity in managing those challenges. My approach to therapy is humanistic, strengths-based and trauma and culturally informed. I utilize evidence-based, attachment-focused, psychodynamic and somatic approaches to support and collaborate with clients in recognizing their own resiliency and innate capacity to heal. I value authenticity, humor and ease within the therapeutic relationship and the opportunity to support you in your journey to healing.

If you need support with the many challenges life can bring, I would love to help you find more ease, joy, and acceptance. As an adult child of a person with Substance Use Disorder, I know how painful it can be to love someone struggling with addiction. I have experience working in residential SUD treatment as well as working with their loved ones. I have a passion for recovery and I seek to connect with others who have been impacted by addiction. Beyond the scope of addiction, my clinical interests include family systems, relational issues, and trauma, among others. I work with adult individuals, couples, and families.

Are you looking for a Jungian Analyst to help you navigate the tension of opposites and live life more deeply, passionately, and intentionally? My practice is rooted primarily in the relationship between my client and myself. It draws upon metaphor; experiental learning; traditional methods of analytical psychology (life narrative, dream exploration, authentic movement, exploring the intersubjective field between us) meditation; visualization; and spiritual inquiry.

I support individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, & relationship challenges. I’m a trauma-informed therapist & I utilize various therapeutic interventions including EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, & Mindfulness. I support clients as they learn to allow emotions to inform rather than control. I am committed to creating a space that is inclusive & affirming to all who seek support.

The quality of the client/therapist relationship is key for a successful therapeutic process. I follow a relational psychodynamic approach based upon your unique strengths and challenges. As a therapist, I am here to walk beside you in your healing journey, providing support and tools best suited to your individual goals. My philosophy is holistic, and I recognize and work with connections between the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual aspects of experience. I am influenced by the work of Carl Jung, who explored the importance of symbolic meaning and bringing unconscious motivations into awareness.

I ground my work in respect and compassion which contributes to the foundation of trust, self-acceptance and courage necessary for you to successfully overcome your challenges and create the life you want to live. Through the cultivation of mindful awareness and the implementation of stress management and emotion regulation skills, I will teach you how to calm anxiety, transform distressing feelings, access inner wisdom and review your behaviors and beliefs so that you can learn to commit to those which align with your values. This work will help you realize your personal, professional and relationship goals.

I am open to new clients! We often face challenges in our lives and relationships that test our resilience, confidence, and faith. If you are considering counseling, chances are you are experiencing significant stress, or feeling a desire to make some changes. I provide an encouraging, nonjudgmental space to explore your feelings and experiences.

Hi there! I know that finding the right therapist can be challenging, especially when things may already feel overwhelming and you're doing your best to keep your head above water. Life gets busy, relationships get strained, and it can be tough to juggle all of the different hats you wear. I believe that everyone has strengths and my goal is to empower clients to work through barriers that may lead them to be feeling stuck. I take a holistic, client-centered, directive approach with individuals and couples. I show up in sessions as my genuine self and hope to create an environment where my clients feel safe to do the same.

Hello, I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families I specialize in treating anxiety and depression. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. I also enjoy working with teenage and younger clients. I see many people who are going through life transitions. When one is going through grief and loss, education challenges, relationship difficulties, a new family member, pain or illness, it can be particularly difficult to cope and particularly beneficial to be in therapy to work through these issues with an unbiased ear. I also specialize in working with individuals who have struggles with chronic pain.

Being human is hard & asking for help is a huge step. I work with my clients to develop deep insight into relationship with self, others & areas for change/growth. I focus on alleviating distressing symptoms around concerns including (not limited to) anxiety, depression & trauma. I have found success in the work I do with my clients in moving towards relief, clarity, healthy coping, & better relationships. I am sincerely invested in my clients & helping them achieve reprieve from their human suffering. My clients can expect warmth, transparency, & honesty in our work together. You will be met where you're at & accepted as you are.