Ally Willis
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Support for adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, and relational healing.
Works with: Adults · Couples
Portland, Multnomah Village
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Couples & Relationships
Couples Therapy in
Couples Therapy in
Portland and Central Oregon
Whether you're rebuilding trust, stuck in the same argument, or just feeling far apart, our couples therapists help you find your way back to each other.
All Services
Every Couple Gets Stuck.
Every Couple Gets Stuck.
You Don't Have to Stay There.
Most couples wait years longer than they should to ask for help. By the time you're searching for marriage counseling, you've probably already tried to fix things on your own, and the same fight keeps coming back around. That doesn't mean your relationship is broken. It usually means the two of you are caught in a pattern neither of you chose.
Our couples therapists work with married partners, long-term couples, newer relationships, and partners who aren't sure what comes next. Some couples come to repair after a rupture. Others want to communicate better, navigate a big decision, or reconnect after years of running on parallel tracks. And repairing the relationship isn't the only option. Some couples come in to decide whether to stay together, or to end things with care. Wherever you're starting from, you'll get real structure and a therapist who works with both of you, not a referee.
What Couples Bring to Us
Communication breakdowns and repeat arguments
Rebuilding trust and repairing after hurt
High-conflict relationships
Cultural and family expectations
Feeling disconnected, or more like roommates
Intimacy and closeness
Substance use and its impact on the relationship
Big transitions you're facing as a team
Conscious uncoupling: deciding whether to stay together, or ending things with care
Co-parenting as separated or divorced parents
Our Approach
How Couples Therapy
Works Here
Our couples therapists are trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method, two of the most researched approaches to couples work. In practice, that means we don't take sides and we don't referee. We help you both see the cycle you're caught in, understand what's underneath it, and practice new ways of reaching for each other, in session and at home.
Couples sessions are $200 per hour. You can meet in person in Portland, Milwaukie, Bend, or Redmond, or by secure telehealth from anywhere in Oregon.
Approaches you may work with here:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodAttachment-Based Therapy
Who You Might Work With
Therapists Who Work
With Couples
Every therapist below works with couples. Their locations and approaches differ, so read a few bios, or tell us what you need and we'll match you.
Kiren Ali
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Marriage and family therapy for relationship challenges, cultural expectations, and substance use.
Works with: Adults · Couples · Families
Portland, Milwaukie
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Megan Marganski
Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Supervisor
Collaborative, grounded therapy for individuals and couples navigating perinatal life, anxiety, and depression.
Works with: Adolescents (14–18) · Adults · Couples
Central Oregon, Bend
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Jenette Arellano
Licensed Professional Counselor
Person-centered therapy for adults and couples through anxiety, life transitions, and high-conflict relationships.
Works with: Adults · Couples
Portland, Northeast
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Erika Klyce
Professional Counselor Associate
ACT and IFS for adults and couples navigating anxiety, life transitions, and self-compassion.
Works with: Adults · Couples
Central Oregon, Redmond
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Rates & Insurance
Making Therapy
Making Therapy
Accessible
Sessions are $175 per hour for individuals, including children and adolescents, and $200 per hour for couples and family sessions. We accept several major insurance plans, including Aetna, Providence, Regence, Anthem, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We are not currently able to accept Oregon Health Plan (OHP). Before you begin care, you also have the right to a written Good Faith Estimate of your expected costs.
Common Questions
How much does couples therapy cost?
Couples and family sessions are $200 per hour, and individual sessions are $175 per hour. We accept several major insurance plans, including Aetna, Providence, Regence, Anthem, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We are not currently able to accept Oregon Health Plan (OHP). You can read more on our insurance and pricing page, and you always have the right to a written Good Faith Estimate before you begin.
Do both partners come to every session?
Couples work usually starts with both partners in the room, or on the screen. Depending on your therapist's approach, some sessions may involve meeting with each partner individually. Your therapist will map out how your work will be structured in your first session, so nothing comes as a surprise.
Can we do couples therapy online?
Yes. Secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions are available to couples anywhere in Oregon, as long as both partners are located in Oregon at the time of the session.
What if my partner won't come?
You can start on your own. Working individually on relationship patterns is one of the most common ways people begin, and several of our therapists work with individuals on exactly that. If your partner becomes open to joining later, we can talk about what that transition looks like.
Take the First Step
Ready to Work on It
Ready to Work on It
Together?
Start with a relaxed 20 to 30 minute video consultation. You'll both get a feel for the therapist, ask anything you want, and decide from there.