Individual and Couples Therapist in Southwest Hills, OR

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About Couples Counseling in Southwest Hills, OR

Every couple faces challenges. Whether you’re constantly arguing, barely speaking, or just not feeling connected like you used to, couples counseling in Southwest Hills, OR can help. We work with couples who want to stop the cycle of tension and start rebuilding trust and closeness.

You don’t have all the answers before starting therapy. That’s what we’re here for. We help you each feel heard, supported, and understood. Together, we work on real solutions that lead to fewer fights, better communication, and a stronger relationship.

If you’re ready to stop walking on eggshells and start working as a team again, give us a call. Let’s get your relationship back on track.

Common Problems Couples Are Facing in Their Marriage Today

Couples today are dealing with a lot. Miscommunication, frequent arguments, or long periods of silence can leave both partners feeling isolated. Some couples are recovering from broken trust after an affair. Others feel more like roommates than partners. Add in financial stress, parenting responsibilities, pressure from work, and it’s easy to feel stuck.

Many couples come to us feeling unheard or misunderstood. Some are unsure if they should even stay together. Others want to stay but don’t know how to fix what’s wrong. These are real issues, and you’re not alone in facing them. There is a way forward, and we’re here to help you find it.

How Couples Therapy Can Help

Couples therapy in Southwest Hills addresses common relationship challenges including:

• Improving Communication: We teach you how to express your needs clearly and listen without walking away, getting defensive, or turning it into an argument.
• Resolving Conflict: Learn how to handle disagreements without letting them turn into full-blown fights.
• Rebuilding Trust: We help couples work through betrayal or broken promises so that you can feel safe with each other again.
• Restoring Intimacy: Therapy can help you reconnect emotionally and physically, even if it’s been a long time.
• Managing Life Stress: Whether it’s parenting, work, or family issues, we help you navigate challenges as a team.
• Clarifying Expectations: Get on the same page about what each of you needs from the relationship and how to work toward solutions you can both agree on.
• Breaking Negative Patterns: Identify the habits that keep you stuck and replace them with new ways to relate that bring peace, not pressure in your relationship.

Individual Therapy for Men in Southwest Hills

Men often feel pressure to stay strong, fix problems fast, and avoid talking about what’s really going on. But when stress, anger, or relationship problems build up, it can affect every part of your life. That’s where therapy can help.

Our individual therapy for men gives you a space to talk without judgment. We focus on practical tools to help you manage stress, improve relationships, and gain more control over how you respond in tough situations. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. We’re here to help you take that next step.

Common Issues Addressed in Individual Therapy for Men

Therapy gives men the chance to face tough challenges head-on and learn better ways to respond to stress, relationships, and change. Here are some of the most common reasons men reach out for support:

• Stress and anger management
• depression and anxiety
• relationship struggles
• work-life balance
• changing careers
• going through a breakup
• life transitions like becoming a father

If you’ve been thinking about finding a therapist, this is a place where you can talk through what’s going on and get the help you’re longing for. We keep it real and focused on results that matter in our client’s everyday life.

Benefits of Individual Therapy for Men

When men choose to start therapy, they often discover it impacts more than just the problem they’re trying to solve. Therapy offers tools that make daily life less overwhelming and relationships easier to manage.

• Improved emotional control
• Increased self-awareness
• Better communication skills
• Reduced stress and anxiety
• Stronger self-esteem
• Healthier relationship dynamics
• Greater clarity about goals and values

These changes can show up in how you handle conflict, how you lead at work, or how connected you feel at home. The benefits are real and noticeable, both to you and the people around you.

Contact us today for your free consultation. Call (503) 388-6611 or reach out online to find a licensed therapist in Southwest Hills. Let’s work together to build the future you deserve.

Individual Therapy for Women near Southwest Hills

Many women carry the pressure of doing it all – managing work, family, and everyone else’s needs while ignoring their own. Over time, this can lead to burnout, frustration, and feeling disconnected from yourself. Individual therapy helps women create space to focus on what they need, set healthy boundaries, and handle life’s demands without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you’re dealing with stress, relationship issues, or major life changes, therapy offers practical support so you can feel more balanced and in control.

Our Approach

At Douglas Counseling, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Whether you’re coming in for individual therapy or couples counseling, our approach is personalized to help you see real results in your everyday life. That might look like fewer arguments at home, being able to speak up without shutting down, or simply feeling more in control of your emotions and your future.

During your first session, we take the time to understand your situation. What’s working, what’s not, and what you want to see change. From there, we create a clear plan based on your goals. You’ll leave that session knowing what’s keeping you stuck and how we’ll work together to move forward. You’ll also know how often we recommend meeting and what progress might look like over time.

We don’t just talk. We teach practical strategies you can use right away so that you can feel heard in your relationship, handle conflict better, and make choices that move you closer to the kind of life you actually want to live. Therapy isn’t about fixing you. It’s about helping you gain the clarity and support to take action and create lasting change. Our approach is based on the concept that the relationship you seek to improve is the client. We help you look at the issues more objectively, stop the finger pointing, and improve at a deeper level.

Client Testimonials and Success Stories

Janine and Brett from Southwest Hills:

This couple attended therapy after working with 2 other couples therapists in the last year. They wanted to work on building intimacy and improving communication but had not found their previous therapy helpful.  The couple was beginning to feel worn down and both agreed they needed solutions quickly or the relationship would not be sustainable.

Their therapist helped both partners understand how they were contributing to the relational dynamic. Janine was feeling hurt about Brett’s avoidance but was lashing out in a blaming and aggressive way. Brett felt like he could “never do enough” and retreated to spend time in his office on work to avoid Janine’s frustration. Once the couple understood their part in this toxic dynamic their therapist worked with them on new mindsets, strategies, and actions to help close their intimacy gap. At the end of therapy both partners agreed that their time in couples counseling was extremely productive and even referred a friend of theirs for help.​

Macy T. from Southwest Hills:

Macy called our office to see if we could help her cope with a challenging time in her life. Macy had just taken over the caregiving role for her aging and sick father and felt pressured by her responsibilities with her high school aged children and hectic work schedule. She felt pulled in so many directions that she was unsure how she would make it through the days. Macy’s therapist guided her to assess her priorities, leverage her support system, and shed responsibilities that were unsustainable. Macy was able to change her perspective from thinking she was in charge of taking care of everyone to seeing that she must have limits and can’t be everything to everyone. Therapy helped Macy to learn the value in setting limits with those around her, asking for help when she needed it, and letting go of outcomes she can’t control. Macy ended her therapy feeling much lighter and showed a renewed energy for life that she hadn’t felt in quite some time.

FAQs

Where are you located?
We are located at16325 Boones Ferry Rd. Suite 209, Lake Oswego, Oregon.

What are your hours?
Our Hours are Monday – Friday 9am to 7:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday, we are CLOSED.

How much do the sessions cost?

The cost of our sessions depends on the therapist you work with.

Licensed therapist at the associate level: The initial 90-minute session cost is $225 and ongoing 60-minute sessions cost $185.

Licensed therapist at the owner level: The initial 90-minute session cost of $275 and ongoing 60-minute sessions cost $225.

How long or how many sessions are typically needed to resolve my or our issues?

Our initial sessions are typically 90 minutes long. Ongoing sessions are usually 1 hour.

Do you take insurance?

At this time we do not accept insurance directly. Couples counseling is normally not reimbursed by insurance companies because they don’t consider it a medical necessity. However, you are welcome to submit a statement to Douglas Counseling if you have  “out of network” benefits for counseling. You may be reimbursed for a portion of the therapy costs. Read more information about Insurance here.

Do you provide virtual sessions if I live in Southwest Hills, OR?

Yes, we offer virtual therapy sessions if you live outside of Southwest Hills, OR.

How do I schedule a session?

Call Douglas Counseling at (503) 388-6611 to speak with me directly.

About Southwest Hills, OR

Southwest Hills is a quiet, residential neighborhood in Portland known for its green spaces, winding roads, and beautiful views of the city. Many families and working professionals live here, balancing the demands of busy lives with the desire for peace and connection at home. With everyday stress, parenting challenges, and relationship struggles, therapy is an important resource for those living in this area. Our office is just a short drive away, making it easy for Southwest Hills residents to get support when they need it.

Douglas Counseling is conveniently located in close proximity to these neighborhoods, making therapy easily accessible for residents seeking support. Southwest Hills is only 23 minutes to our office in Lake Oswego.

The top landmarks near Southwest Hills, OR include:

• Washington Park
• Pittock Mansion
• Oregon Zoo
• Council Crest Park
• Pioneer Courthouse

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