Nila Epstein

Relational Therapy
For most of us, relationships alternately and sometimes simultaneously provide the
greatest joy, validation, stability and satisfaction in our lives, as well as the greatest
pain, reactivity, longing and regret.  When important relationships are working smoothly,
we havemore energy to devote to careers, hobbies, making money and contributing
to our communities.  As relationships grow apart, or take unreasonable amounts
of time and energy to maintain, all other aspects of our life, including our
physical health, can suffer.  Whenpainful emotions become predominant in a
relationship (with spouse, significant other, best friend, parent, child, sibling or
business partner), it is time to get support and a new perspective.  Relationship therapy is designed to provide both.  A neutral but friendly and respectful listener can offer what sometimes friends and family members cannot: a safe, non-judgmental  presence that helps you make sense of it all, and help moving forward.

 
Nila J. Epstein, LPC, LMFT, CADC 1 has a private practice in Tigard, Oregon, where she sees traditional, as well as non-traditional couples, families and individuals, primarily for just such relationship work. Her style is interactive, with humor and compassion.
 
“I see my job as knowing how to customize from a menu of complimentary methods and techniques for the client at hand. This includes being an active listener who is able to recognize and articulate patterns (of strength and of self-sabotage), provide fresh perspective and alternative options, and draw out what is real and authentic in you. 
My objective is to be the facilitator of your process to reach your goals. I especially like to work with couples, sibling groups, parents and adult children, young women in the
launching stage, and to facilitate family meetings.”
 
Education and Training:
MS:  Counseling, PSU, Portland, OR (Requirements met for both Community Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy programs)
BA:  Psychology, Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
Additional advanced couples and family training with David Freeman, John Gottman, Terry Real
 
Licenses:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, T0400
Licensed Professional Counselor, C1380
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I
 
Professional Organizations and Affiliations:
Clinical Member, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
Member, Oregon Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (OAMFT)
 
Professional Activities:
Currently seated on the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, a position appointed by the Governor
Clinical supervisor for candidates for LPC and LMFT licenses
Clinical supervisor/trainer at William Temple House for graduate interns in counseling and marriage and family therapy. 
Adjunct Professor, PSU, 2004 for Advanced Couples Therapy
 
Therapy is $100 for 50 minute sessions. Evening appointments may be available.