The Hope Connection LMFT, LPC

Sand Tray

Sand Tray is a way to reach the soul without words. Sand tray uses figurines, toys, miniatures, and natural elements to paint a picture of what is going on that may be too difficult or unreachable through traditional talk-therapy. Sand tray offers an alternative method in helping clients work through issues that are bothering them and help towards healing.

Play Therapy 

Children communicate through play. We use play therapy to help children work though emotional issues and trauma that they may not be able to communicate through works. We encourage parents to participate and learn how to help their children process the 'icky' things that may be bothering them that they cannot verbally communicate. Our therapists are trained in child-centered play therapy.

Family Therapy

Our work with families is through a systems lens. Looking back on family history, significant events, and how relationship function within a family system give clues to the reason there may be difficulties within your current family situation. We take a look at what is working, the strengths you currently have, and help you find new ways to make changes to help your family function smoother.

Premarital Counseling

Couples spend a lot of time and resources on a wedding day. How about investing in the rest of your life? The Hope Connection has an 8 session program that includes the Prepare and Enrich inventory and covers topics such as: intimacy, roles, finances, family relationships, expectations and more.

Adoption Issues

Are you contemplating adoption? Have you adopted a child and are struggling with how to adjust, bond, and blend a new family? Have you placed a child for adoption and are struggling with how to move forward? The Hope Connection has a history of working on all three sides of the adoption triangle and can sensitively and compassionately help you through whatever stage you find yourself in.

Parenting

The Hope Connection offers parents classes as well as person to person sessions. Parenting SOS is a class to help you raise self-sufficient, responsible children without resorting to anger and threats. Parenting Together class is to help you and your partner parent as a team. Classes are weekly on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Call for starting dates

Child or Adolescent Issues

We have specialists with adolescents in both Newberg and Portland. Many of our therapist work with children through play-therapy, art-therapy as well as traditional methods.

Relationship / Marriage Issues

When two people come together in a committed relationship they bring not only their families with them but friends, and life experiences that at times can cause tension in the best of relationships. Couple counseling is for those who want to strengthen and refine their commitment and work through the things that are blocking their communication and love.