Individual and Couples Therapist in Sherwood, OR
Expert Guidance for Men Seeking Individual Therapy and Couples Seeking to Improve their Relationship. Call (503) 388-6611 for a FREE Consultation.
Couples therapy starts with your therapist helping you discover current patterns and identify what is keeping you stuck. Your couples therapist in Sherwood, OR will partner with you to find new ways to view old issues, guide you towards adopting new insights, and teach you practical skills. Couples counseling allows for a safe and non-judgmental environment for couples to speak openly and honestly about their experiences.
Men have not always thought about therapy as a viable option. Men often attempt to fix things problems on their own, but come up short feeling frustrated and stuck. Douglas Counseling can help. We specialize in individual therapy for men to help men better understand themselves and those around them. We teach men practical skills that can be used on a daily basis. Men we work with use these skills to be more effective workers, loving partners, and engaged fathers. Most men are good problem solvers and can implement new strategies learned in therapy. Individual therapy for men at Douglas Counseling strives to deliver real-world solutions and practical skills.
Schedule your FREE consultation today. Call us at (503) 388-6611 or contact us online.
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Couples Counseling in Sherwood, OR
Couples in Sherwood, OR are dealing with significant challenges that many modern couples face. Many couples are often surprised to learn that they are not alone in dealing with these challenges and learn that many other couples deal with the same issues.
Couples who are willing to take an honest look at their relationship and can own what needs to be addressed will get the most out of therapy. These couples look for counseling to deliver new mindsets, insights, skills, and a new method for connecting with their partners.
The couples counseling process begins with your therapist identifying the current behaviors, beliefs, and patterns that are keeping you feeling stuck.
Douglas Counseling provides the space to learn, or in some cases re-learn new ways of relating in healthy ways. Your therapist will work with you to feel solid about your new skills and how they work to improve your bond. Schedule your FREE consultation today! Call (503) 388-6611 or get in touch online here.
Common Problems Couples Are Facing Today
Common issues couples in Sherwood face include:
- Stuck in conflict
- Communication issues
- Lacking emotional intimacy
- Lacking physical intimacy
- Feeling alone
- Lack of understanding or feeling heard
- Healing from betrayals/affairs
- Lacking trust
- Lacking equality
- Dealing with opposing beliefs
- Differences in parenting styles
How Couples Therapy Can Help
Couples therapy addresses as wide range of issues. Areas couples counseling often deals with includes the following:
- Helping couples understand their relational pattern – Many couples become stuck in a pattern of conflict as they attempt to get their needs met. Couples counseling helps couples to recognize these patterns and teaches couples to step out of their current conflict while learning a better process.
- Gaining clarity on expectations – Couples often lack clarity on what they are looking for from their partner. Couples counseling can help each partner clarify expectations and map out a better plan to get their needs met.
- Increasing intimacy – Couples in long-term relationships often report a lack of physical or emotional intimacy. Most partners don’t understand what drove them apart in the first place and desperately want to feel more connected. Couples counseling provides answers to couples about why they drifted apart and teaches couples how to find more intimacy.
- Improving safety and rebuilding trust – Couples counseling often deals with helping a couple heal from a betrayal. Counseling can help to restore a sense of safety and security that provides the foundation needed to build back trust.
- Gaining clarity – Couples today face unprecedented challenges including what direction they’d like their lives to take. Our modern world has provided many exciting possibilities, but these choices require making many decisions. Counseling can help couples become clear on their values, which allows couples make these life-altering decisions with confidence.
Individual Therapy for Men in Sherwood, OR
Men, have you been struggling on your own but haven’t found answers? Your partner may have brought up therapy but you’ve always thought that therapy is for people who can’t figure things out on their own. Individual therapy for men is designed specifically for men who think like this. Most of us try to make positive changes with good intent, but lack the perspective to chart a new course.
The problem is usually not identifying the core issues that keep us stuck. This is where individual therapy for men comes in. Individual therapy for men provides a forum for men to speak out about their struggles, gain new insights about their core issues, and find practical solutions to truly solve problems.
If you want real change and would like to work with individual therapists that have helped hundreds of men find solutions, please contact us. We can help. Call (503) 388-6611 or contact us online to schedule your FREE consultation.
Common Issues Addressed in Individual Therapy
- Self-Esteem Issues: Men often struggle with self-esteem and these issues usually show up in the form of anger and isolation. Working to improve self-esteem is often a core focus in individual therapy for men.
- Anger Issues: For many men anger is the one emotion that comes out. Your therapist will help you understand what drives the anger and teaches you new ways to speak out. Individual counseling for men helps men understand what their anger is really about and teaches new ways to express themselves.
- Parenting Challenges: Most men don’t grow up with great role models for parents. We believe most men desire to do a better job than their fathers, but simply lack the training and knowledge. Counseling can help men learn the tools needed to be a better parent.
- Work-life Balance: Men often focus on their work and struggle to show up in their homes and relationships the way their partners and kids would want. Individual counseling can help to break this pattern by giving men a new way of looking at their relationships and finding a balance with time and efforts at work versus home.
- Communication: Men are often not taught how to communicate in effective ways. We do the best we know how, but it often falls short of our partner’s expectations. Individual therapy for men can teach you how to communicate your thoughts, feelings, and needs in a way that will work better for you and those around you.
Individual Therapy for Women in Sherwood, OR
Women, are you feeling overburdened and underappreciated? Women often fill the role of the “manager of all things” with their relationship, with the children, and within their house. This pressure often leaves women struggling to keep their heads above water and feeling like no matter how hard they try they can never keep up. If this sounds like you, individual therapy for women may be just what you need.
Individual therapy for women is geared towards the many issues women face. The pressures of building a career, being a mom, having a partner, and finding time for friends can be overwhelming. Many of the women we work with report feeling like they are running on the treadmill of life. The faster they go the more those around them seem to require and it feels like a never-ending cycle. If you would like to slow things down and re-evaluate your life individual therapy for women could be a perfect fit.
Common Issues Addressed in Individual Therapy for Women
Common issues addressed in Individual Therapy for Women include:
- Relationship struggles
- Family Issues
- Parenting
- Self-defeating Beliefs
- Low Self-Esteem
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Setting and keeping boundaries
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
Benefits of Individual Therapy
Benefits of individual therapy can include:
- Managing emotions- learning how to understand and manage feelings
- Improving Self-Esteem- creating a better relationship with yourself and others
- Better Communication – learning to share your inner experience to be heard
- Healthy boundaries- lessening stress and unburdening yourself
- Putting yourself first – learn to rebalance your life with yourself as a priority
- Improved and more stable mood- fewer highs and lows to deal with
- Improved relationships – operating in thoughtful ways with those around you
Our Approach
Douglas Counseling strives to meet each individual or couple where they are without judgement. We work to understand the challenges faced and what is keeping the person or couple stuck. Our therapists at Douglas Counseling have a collaborate relationship with our clients to build a detailed plan to address the current issues and make strides towards finding solutions.
What to Expect During Your First Therapy Session
Your first therapy session will include 3 main phases. First, your therapist will learn more about you and your background. Your therapist will ask questions to learn more about personal history, current struggles, and what you have done to work on them yourself. Next your therapist will help you to explore what you would want to happen at the end of the counseling process. Your goals will be processed, and you and your therapist will gain clarity on what you consider a successful outcome. At the end of your therapy session your therapist will give you feedback on why you are getting/staying stuck and will propose a plan to help you work towards successful completion of your goals. Your therapist will make recommendations including what will be worked on, how often you should attend sessions, and their estimation of what a course of therapy entails.
Our approach at Douglas Counseling is always to collaborate with the client. The client’s input and insights are critical to putting together a successful plan for therapy. At Douglas Counseling you are not a passive bystander with therapy but rather are at the heart of the healing process.
Contact us today to schedule your FREE consultation. Call (503) 388-6611 or get in touch online.
Meet Our Therapist in Sherwood, OR
Greg Douglas, LPC has extensive experience in the areas of couples counseling and men’s issues. For over 10 years Greg has helped couples and individuals improve their relationships and lives. Greg has had advanced training in many couples therapy modalities including Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Greg started his practice with the intent to help couples and individual men build better and more satisfying relationships.
Greg is licensed as both a Licensed Professional Counseling and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. For years Greg has done his continuing education in the areas of couples counseling, men’s issues, and affair recovery. This narrow focus and intensive training have allowed Greg to help thousands of couples and individuals reach their therapy goals.
Contact Information
Douglas Counseling
Address: 16325 Boones Ferry Road, Ste 209, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Phone: (503) 388-6611
Client Testimonials and Success Stories
Jessica and Brady from Sherwood:
This couple started therapy after increasing conflict left them feeling hurt and frustrated. Both partners reported feeling they wanted to stay together but were losing hope with each passing argument.
Their therapist helped the couple to learn about how each partner was playing a role in the current conflict. The more Jessica tried to talk to Brady the more Brady felt judged and criticized. The couple learned about their self-reinforcing pattern and what stances kept them making the same moves. Jessica was shown how to speak out from a place of love, respect, and ownership. Brady learned that Jessica’s pursuit was not as much about him and more about her wanting to get important needs met. This important insight allowed Brady to remain engaged in the couple’s discussions. This couple focused a lot on learning new methods of communicating as their therapist worked with them on practical skills.
At the end of their therapy the couple reported feeling much more optimistic about their future and reported that their communication was better than ever.
Cameron Y. from Sherwood:
Cameron called our office looking for help regarding a pattern in his past relationships. He had recently separated from his wife of 8 years and wanted to work on understanding why his last 3 relationships ended much the same way.
Cameron worked with his therapist to dig deeper into why he struggled to engaged with his partners which eventually led to them feeling uncared for and unloved. Cameron was helped to make connections to his childhood where he learned to isolate from others and keep to himself. This was a great way of avoiding his chaotic household, but not a great way to operate in romantic relationships. Cameron worked on learning how to feel safer and more comfortable around others which allowed him to be more engaged and open. Cameron is a great example of how old stances learned in childhood can be relearned as part of the therapy process.
Katherine from Sherwood:
Katherine started therapy with the goals of feeling better about her current role as a stay-at-home mom. She reported feeling down and struggling to find joy and happiness in areas she previously enjoyed.
Katherine worked with her therapist to see how she was looking at her current role and how this big shift had impacted her. She learned that much of her identity had been tied to her career and her ability to keep moving up the ladder at her former job. Katherine was slowly losing contact with friends and was starting to avoid social situations. With the help of her therapist Katherine found a new way to view her new role at home and started to engage in areas that helped her feel more like an individual, rather than just a caretaker/mother.
At the end of her therapy Katherine reported feeling much happier and more at ease with her role. She had re-engaged with old friends and was involved in new interests that kept her feeling alive and energized.
FAQs
Where are you located?
Douglas Counseling is Located in Lake Oswego in the Lake Grove area. The address is 16325 Boones Ferry Rd. Suite 209, Lake Oswego OR, 97035
What are your hours?
Our Hours are Monday – Friday 9am to 7pm
How many sessions will I need to attend?
The number of sessions needed varies and will be discussed with you by your therapist as part of your initial appointment. Most couples can expect a full course of therapy to last about 12 sessions. Individuals can usually expect to meet between 10-12 meetings.
How much do the sessions cost?
The cost depends on the therapist you work with.
Licensed therapist at the associate level: The initial 90-minute session cost is $220 and ongoing 60-minute sessions cost $180.
Licensed therapist at the owner level: The initial 90-minute session cost of $275 and ongoing 60-minute sessions cost $225.
Do you take insurance?
We do not directly accept insurance. Most insurance companies will not reimburse for couples counseling as they don’t consider it a “medical necessity.” Individuals with “out of network” benefits for counseling are welcomed to submit a statement that Douglas Counseling can provide to be reimbursed for a portion of the therapy costs.
What’s the best way to schedule an appointment?
The best way to schedule a session is to call the Douglas Counseling office directly at (503) 388-6611. You can schedule a session or set up a free consultation with one of our therapists.
Do you provide virtual appointments?
Yes, Douglas Counseling provides virtual/online appointments to all clients residing in Oregon. We use a secure telehealth platform for our online sessions.
About Sherwood, Oregon
Sherwood is located in Washington County, Oregon and is a southern suburb of the greater Portland metropolitan area. The population of Sherwood was 20,450 as of the 2020 census.
- Sherwood is located in the Tualatin Valley southwest of Portland.
- Sherwood was first incorporated in 1893 and remains a top destination for many families that move to the area for its top-rated schools, proximity to outdoor recreation, and laid-back atmosphere.
- Notable neighborhoods in Sherwood include: Woodhaven, Eddy Ridge, Sherwood View Estates, Oregon Trail, Heron Ridge, Parrot Mountain Estates, and Laurelwood.
- Famous Landmarks include: Langers Entertainment Center, Snyder Park, Old Town Sherwood, Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center.
Sherwood has many families (almost 50% of households have children under the age of 18) that live in the area due to top-rated public schools, numerous outdoor recreation options, and close proximity to the greater Portland metro area. Sherwood couples face stressors including financial issues, work/life balance, parenting concerns, and finding time to nurture their own relationships.
Directions from Old Town Sherwood to Douglas Counseling Office:
Old Town Sherwood: 16066 SW 1st St, Sherwood, OR 97140
Continue to SW Oregon St
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Head northeast on SW 1st St toward SW Oregon St
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Turn right toward SW Oregon St
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Continue onto SW Oregon St
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Take SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd to Firwood Rd in Lake Oswego
16 min (6.7 mi)
At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on SW Oregon St
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Turn right onto SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd
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Continue onto SW Nyberg St
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Use the right 2 lanes to turn right to merge onto I-5 N toward Portland
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Use the right lane to take exit 290 for Lower Boones Ferry Rd
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Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Lower Boones Ferry Rd
Pass by Taco Bell (on the right)
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Continue onto Boones Ferry Rd
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Continue on Firwood Rd to your destination
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Turn left onto Firwood Rd
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Douglas Counseling: 16325 Boones Ferry Rd Suite 209, Lake Oswego, OR 97035