When I sit with a couple, I see two people who love each other deeply but have lost their way of feeling connected. I understand how painful it can be to keep circling the same arguments, wanting closeness, yet feeling stuck in patterns that create distance. I know how much courage it takes to reach out for help when you are exhausted, hurting, or
My approach to healing is grounded in strengths theory, utilizing and highlighting our innate resilience to support individuals on their journey through challenging times. Too often in our busy day to day activities paired with the fast paced demands of our society we spend much of our time focused on what's wrong, what we don't have, and t
I work with individuals and couples, and my goal in both types of work is to help patients develop a deep understanding of themselves, especially of those aspects of themselves that are out of their awareness and of family of origin themes and patterns that are repeating themselves in the person's current life (often without their awareness) in
Welcome to my practice! I am a licensed clinical psychologist in both Oregon and California, bilingual in Farsi (Persian), with over 15 years of experience providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges an individual faces in life, including depression, anxiety, traumatic ex
Need some relief? I am passionate about working with couples and individuals and I can help you attain positive change. I believe that you can achieve personal health and well-being. This is accomplished by providing a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, environment for you to explore and learn; we will collaborate to create goals and positive chan
Seeking counseling is not easy. It takes bravery and commitment, but allows for the healing process to begin. Whether you are seeking counseling for grief and loss, anxiety, depression, work-related issues, or some other issue altogether, emotions and relationships play a pivotal part in what you are experiencing. My philosophy for therapy is to pr
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re navigating big changes or constantly putting others’ needs before your own. You may find yourself feeling anxious, stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, or weighed down by stress in your relationships, career, or personal life. Therapy can be a place to sort through the noise, understand yourself mor
Empowerment is at the heart of my practice. I believe in empowering individuals to take an active role in their mental health, fostering resilience, and embracing positive change. Together, we can work towards achieving your goals and unlocking the potential for growth and healing.
Life's journey is a complex tapestry, and my role is to hel
My name is Dr. Valinda Harlan; I am a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) specializing in relationship therapy and Gottman Method couples therapy, serving couples in Washington, DC and offering across Washington, Oregon and California. I have extensive education, training and clinical experience helping individuals and couples navigate relati
If you've hit a point where things have to change—becoming a parent, watching a relationship fray, or feeling old wounds dragging you down—I help you make sense of it and get moving. We work in a calm, relaxed space, thinking together about what actually matters to you. My style is direct but not bossy: you talk openly, we sort thro
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