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Maya
Ellison
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) · she/her
I founded Unknot to be the kind of practice I’d want to walk into — calm, unhurried and honest. I work with individuals and couples untangling anxiety, relationship strain and old hurts.
Sessions
In person · Online
Fee
$180 / 50 min
Insurance
Superbill · Out-of-network
Languages
English
About Maya
Gentle, grounded care for real life

I’ve been practising for over twelve years, first in community mental health and then in private practice here in Portland. Along the way I’ve learned that most people don’t need fixing — they need a safe place to be heard and a few good tools.
Our work together is collaborative. We’ll go at your pace, make sense of the patterns that keep repeating, and practise new ways of relating — to yourself and to the people you love. I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy, IFS and somatic approaches.
Outside the therapy room you’ll find me walking my dog by the river or reading in a café with a strong cup of tea.
“Healing isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about coming home to who you already are.”
—
Maya
Areas of focus
Anxiety
Couples & relationships
Trauma
Self-worth
Life transitions
Grief
Approaches
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Somatic Experiencing–informed
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Gottman Method
Training & credentials
Always learning
EDUCATION
M.A. Marriage, Couple & Family Therapy, Lewis & Clark College
LICENSE
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Oregon #T1042
FURTHER TRAINING
EFT Externship, IFS Level 1, Gottman Level 2
Availability
Weekdays & Saturday mornings
Weekday afternoons in person, Saturday mornings online. Start with a free 15-minute call — Maya replies within one business day.
Meet the team
Other Team Members
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Ready when you are. Let’s talk.
Reach out for a free, no-pressure 15-minute call. I usually reply within two business days.
Phone
Studio
1120 NW Everett St, Suite 4, Portland, OR
Hours
Mon–Thu 9am–7pm · Fri 9am–2pm

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