Counseling in Portland
A quiet hour to talk through what you've been carrying
Marlow Counseling offers counseling for worry, change and the relationships that matter to you, in person or online.
Take your time
What people often bring with them
You don't need a name for it before you reach out. These are some of the things people come in wanting to talk about.
Anxiety and worry
A mind that won't switch off
Racing thoughts at night, the sense that something is about to go wrong, or pressure you put on yourself that never seems to ease.
Life changes
A season of change
A move, a new job or the end of one, becoming a parent, a loss, or a chapter closing that you didn't expect to feel this much about.
Relationships
The people closest to you
The same argument on repeat, feeling distant from a partner, or patterns with family and friends you'd like to understand.
Something else on your mind?
What a first session is like
It's mostly a conversation. You talk about what brought you here, in your own words and at your own pace, and you get a feel for whether this is the right place for you. You don't have to have it all worked out, and you don't have to share anything you're not ready to.
Three questions worth asking
How do you usually work with what I'm bringing?
How often would we meet, and for how long?
What happens if it doesn't feel like the right fit?
On your own, together, or from home
Not sure which fits? Say so when you reach out, and we can talk it through.
Individual counseling
One-to-one sessions with room to slow down, notice patterns and decide what you'd like to change.
Couples counseling
Sessions for two, for partners who want to talk more openly, understand each other, or work out what comes next.
Online sessions
Meet by video from somewhere private. Ask whether online sessions suit what you're working on and where you live.
Ask us anything about cost
Money questions are good first questions. Here are the ones people ask most.
(503) 555-0134What does a session cost?
Fees depend on the kind of session: individual, couples or online. Ask us for the current fees when you get in touch. It's a perfectly good first question.
Do you take insurance?
Ask us which plans, if any, we work with. Some plans cover part of the cost of seeing a counselor outside their network, and your insurer can tell you what your benefits include.
How long is a session, and how often would we meet?
Ask us how long sessions run. How often you meet is something to decide together, and it can change as things settle.
Do I have to commit to a number of sessions?
You're welcome to ask about this before you book. Many people come to a first session, then decide whether they'd like to continue.
Is there anything I should do beforehand?
Nothing special. Some people jot down a few things they'd like to talk about, or questions they want to ask. Coming as you are is fine too.
Reaching out is often the hardest part. A short note is enough.
123 Example Street, Suite 4
Portland, OR