Trauma-Informed Healing for Diverse Love
Finding a queer couples therapist or a multicultural couples therapist in Portland who understands the nuances of your identity is essential for deep healing.
At Presence in Pattern, we use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) to help you move beyond repetitive arguments and into a space of genuine safety and warmth. This approach isn't just about communication tools; it’s about creating an emotional sanctuary where your cultural background and unique lived experiences are honored, not overlooked.
We work to transform the patterns that leave you feeling lonely or misunderstood into a resilient, caring bond.
By focusing on your underlying emotional needs, we navigate the complexities of systemic themes and personal history together. Whether you are navigating life as a multiracial pair or seeking a queer-affirming space for your partnership, we provide the soft landing you need to repair trust and rediscover joy in your connection.
Couple's Therapy for Queer and Multicultural Relationships in Portland, Oregon
Stages of Emotion Focused Couple's Therapy
Understanding the Problem Cycle
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy creates a space for you to understand the cycle you feel stuck in.
Change the
Cycle
Together we learn communication tools, revisit conflicts, and practice changing the pattern in session.
Rebuild the Connection
Having developed new, more flexible solutions and approaches to old, recurring relationship dilemmas there's space to start envisioning a new future and rebuilding connection.
Session Types & Information
Weekly or Biweekly Sessions
Ready to start addressing old wounds, stuck patterns, or learn new communication tools to support a big life change in your partnership?
Couple or Family Therapy Sessions:
$150 - 50 minute session
$180 - 75 minute session (recommended for 3 or more family members)
Couple & Family Intensives
When the cycle feels so out of control and it feels like you need to slam on the breaks and dive in deep.
Intensives are billed per day:
$600 - 3 hour session
$1,000 - 5 hour session
Have Questions?
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