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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.”

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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.

Begin here

Ready when you are. Let’s talk.

Reach out for a free, no-pressure 15-minute call. I usually reply within two business days.

Studio

1120 NW Everett St, Suite 4, Portland, OR

Hours

Mon–Thu 9am–7pm · Fri 9am–2pm

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