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Bryce Cohan

Associate

Pronouns: He/They

Identities: Queer, Non-monogamous

Therapeutic Style: Warm, Candid and Growth-focused

Works with:

  • Individuals
  • Adult/Family
  • Couples
Bryce Cohan, MA

Who I am as a Therapist

Big life questions—identity shifts, lingering trauma, hitting a wall with anxiety or burnout—can feel noisy and hard to untangle on your own. I offer a steady, collaborative space where we slow things down, tune in to what your body and stories are saying, and experiment with practical ways to move forward. You bring lived experience and personal wisdom; I bring clinical training, direct feedback, and a grounded presence. Together we’ll work toward whatever “better” means for you—calmer days, clearer purpose, or simply feeling more at home in your own skin.

My style is warm, candid, growth-focused. Clients have said that relative to other therapists they’ve worked with, I push them forward more, rather than just providing a place to feel heard. I’ve leaned further into attachment‑ and trauma‑focused care, supporting neurodivergent adults, people navigating complex family histories, and those living outside dominant cultural scripts—without asking anyone to translate their identity for the therapy room. Whoever you invite into the process (partners, family, or just your own thoughts), my goal is that you leave each session feeling seen, understood, and equipped to try something new.

I work with adult individuals and relationships of all sorts.

Specialty Areas

Mental Health Challenges 

  • Activism & Burnout
  • Addiction & Substance Use
  • ADHD
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment & Relational Challenges
  • Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships
  • Eco/Climate Anxiety
  • Gender Transitions
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Men’s Issues
  • Neurodiversity
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexual Pleasure
  • Trauma Recovery (PTSD & Abuse)

Therapeutic Approaches 

  • Attachment Based Therapy
  • Brainspotting
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Socio-Emotional Relationship Therapy
  • Transgender Affirming Care
Bryce Cohan, casual pic

Who I am when I’m not a Therapist

 

Friends say I carry steady curiosity and dry‑humored warmth wherever I go—qualities that show up in session, too. Weekends might find me backpacking Oregon wilderness, reading sci‑fi on a riverbank, or working on small craft and art projects. Community, food, movement, and the outdoors keep me grounded—and often sneak into my therapy metaphors.

Education 

  • Masters in Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy from Lewis and Clark College, OR

Training & Experience  

  • Coursework and training centered in relational counseling, systemic frameworks and
    social justice perspectives
  • Internship with Allies in Change which provided additional training in domestic violence prevention and helping individuals affected by abuse

Get Started Today

Text or Voicemail

(503) 349-2281