Portland Therapy Center
Keriann Holsinger

Keriann Holsinger (She/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MFT-A

Supervisor: Kelle DeBruin, LMFT

Hi! I’m Keriann! I help people make sense of themselves and each other. I believe understanding is where change begins.

Client Status

accepting clients

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At a Glance

Me

Rate: $150

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2023

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Family
  • Relationship

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • MODA
  • OHP CareOregon/HealthShare
  • OHP Trillium

My Ideal Client

I love working with people who are willing to get curious. Whether you’re struggling in a relationship, feeling stuck in a recurring pattern, or trying to make sense of conflicting thoughts, emotions, or experiences, therapy can be a place to ask deeper questions. Together, we’ll explore what’s underneath the surface, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and discover new ways of relating to yourself and the people around you.

My Approach to Helping

I believe most people make sense when we understand their story. The thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationship patterns that cause distress often developed for a reason, even if they’re no longer serving us well. My approach is grounded in curiosity. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms or solutions, I work with clients to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that shape their lives. I believe insight and awareness create opportunities for change, and that lasting change is more likely when we understand the “why” beneath our experiences. In therapy, I strive to create a space where clients can be honest, challenged, and understood. Together, we slow things down, explore what’s happening beneath the surface, and make sense of experiences that may have once felt confusing, frustrating, or overwhelming. My goal is not to tell clients who they are, but to help them discover a deeper understanding of themselves and the people around them.

My Values as a Therapist

As a therapist, I value curiosity, honesty, and authenticity. I believe meaningful change begins with understanding, and that people are far more than their symptoms, diagnoses, or worst moments. My goal is to approach each client with genuine interest, compassion, and respect for their unique experiences. I value the courage it takes to examine ourselves and the willingness to ask difficult questions. Rather than focusing on blame, I am interested in understanding - how experiences, relationships, beliefs, and patterns shape the way we move through the world. I also value collaboration. I don’t believe therapy is something done to a client; it’s a process we engage in together. I strive to create a space where clients feel safe enough to be honest, supported enough to explore, and challenged enough to grow. Above all, I believe people are capable of change, and that greater awareness creates greater freedom in how we live, relate, and choose.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Attachment Theory External link

    Attachment theory is one of the primary lenses through which I understand people and relationships. I help clients explore how their experiences of connection, safety, trust, and belonging influence the way they relate to themselves and others. Understanding attachment patterns can provide valuable insight into recurring conflicts, emotional reactions, and relationship struggles.

  • Family Systems External link

    I use Bowen Family Systems Theory to help clients understand the balance between togetherness and individuality. Many relationship struggles emerge when people lose themselves in a relationship or become disconnected from one another. I help clients develop greater differentiation of self - the ability to remain connected, act according to their values, and make space for both their own needs and the needs of others.

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) External link

    I often help clients explore the different parts of themselves that may hold conflicting thoughts, emotions, needs, and protective strategies. Rather than viewing these parts as problems to eliminate, I help clients understand their purpose, build self-compassion, and create a more balanced relationship with their internal experiences.

  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy External link

    While understanding the problem is important, I also believe it’s valuable to explore what’s already working. I help clients identify strengths, resources, and small but meaningful shifts that can move them toward their goals. Together, we focus on building the future clients want rather than remaining stuck in the problems that brought them to therapy.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Relationship / Marriage Issues External link

    Relationships can be some of our greatest sources of connection and our deepest sources of pain. I help clients make sense of recurring conflicts, communication challenges, trust ruptures, and the patterns that keep showing up in their relationships so they can create something different.

  • Anxiety External link

    Anxiety often makes sense when we understand the story behind it. Together, we explore the fears, beliefs, experiences, and patterns contributing to anxiety so clients can respond with greater awareness, flexibility, and self-trust.

  • Self-Esteem External link

    Many people carry beliefs about themselves that were formed long ago and continue to shape how they move through the world. I help clients better understand those beliefs, where they came from, and whether they still deserve a place in their lives.

  • Adjustment Disorder External link

    Sometimes the question isn’t “What should I do?” but “Who am I now?” Major life changes can disrupt our assumptions about ourselves, our relationships, and our future. I help clients slow down, make sense of what they’re experiencing, and navigate change in a way that aligns with who they want to be.

  • Premarital Counseling External link

    I work with couples who feel stuck in the same conversations, conflicts, or disconnections. Rather than focusing only on what is happening, I’m interested in understanding why it’s happening. Together, we explore the emotions, beliefs, and patterns driving the relationship so that each partner can better understand themselves, each other, and the dynamic between them.

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