Madeline Ball LMFT in Portland Oregon

COUPLES & SEX THERAPIST Ā· PORTLAND, OR

Hi, I’m Madeline

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist here to help you have a better relationship with your body, and in your relationship. I meet with people in person in Portland, OR, and virtually across Oregon.

A space to reimagine change.

HOW I WORK

Therapy is a space that provides comfort and safety to reimagine change in your life. I love working with couples developing healthy sexualities, LGBTQIA+ individuals developing their sexual and gender expression, and people on the journey of healing. I want to meet you where you are today and move through the process together. This includes the heights of pleasure and the depths of grief; the process includes both.

I use a person-centered approach, with a whole lot of fun and humor, to authentically provide a space for a collaborative, non-judgmental relationship. Creating mindful awareness into your lived experience we gently address patterns, build insight, and learn to cope in healthy, sustainable ways. Let’s make a road map towards healing together.

I love working with people figuring out where sex fits into their lives. Whether you are facing wanting more fulfilling sex, exploring poly, or even the shame that comes with wanting sex or a kinky/queer relationship in a world that tells us we shouldn’t. I’ve been there, and struggled through the confusion of it. And I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to do it alone. Every part of you is welcome here.

I strive to enact change through equity in the spaces I occupy. I recognize my privilege as a white, cis-gendered, able-bodied woman. I utilize this humble recognition with education to ensure I am providing a multicultural approach to societal members impacted by injustice and oppression.

Outside of session you’ll usually find me moving moving. I love skiing, yoga, playing stickball, hiking, and traveling. I love to make pottery and spend lots of time outdoors. I’ve called Portland, Oregon home since 2019.

The professional & academic details

TRAINING & CREDENTIALS

Licensure

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (T2636). I work primarily with individuals and couples - both monogamous and non-monogamous.

Modalities

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) foundation, alongside Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gottman, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).

Somatic background

Yoga teacher training, tantric practitioner training, five years in bodywork, and experience at a psychiatric inpatient facility. I bring a body-focused lens to every session. This inter disciplinary approach brings an edge to my work.

Education

— BA in Psychology at University of San Diego

— Graduate school for Marriage, Couples and Family Therapy at George Fox University

— Sexual Health Certificate Program at University of Michigan

— Gottman Level I Certified

MORE ABOUT ME

Some Information To Know

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I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon (T2636).

I hold a masters degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy from George Fox University here in Portland, OR.

I have additional training in sexual health and sex therapy from the University of Michigan.

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I’d love to discover if we are a good fit.

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