Compassionate Portland Therapists.
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Meet the Team,
Your Support System
Why Choose Path to Bliss Wellness as Your Portland Therapy Center
Every person’s story matters, and healing begins when that story is explored and understood—when the dots between past experiences and present struggles are connected.
At Path to Bliss Wellness, we believe that everyone deserves to feel valued, heard, and seen. We believe that trauma happens when we can’t make sense of something, and that true transformation begins when people are given tools to navigate the present and reshape their future.
No one should feel alone in their struggles, and everyone deserves a safe space to process their emotions, build confidence, and reconnect with themselves and their relationships.
At Path to Bliss Wellness, we guide clients with empathy, intention, and truth, offering tools that empower them to create lasting change and the confidence to face the challenges ahead.
Chelsea Bliss-Ward | LPC, NCC
(she/her) | Founder + Certified Gottman Therapist
My passion is working with couples and families to build secure, meaningful connections. I practice from an attachment-based perspective, exploring how early relationships with primary caregivers shape our sense of self and influence how we relate to others throughout life.
As a Certified Gottman Therapist, I draw on the Sound Relationship House model and research-based assessments to better understand relational dynamics and the patterns that impact long-term connection and attachment. I also integrate a neuroscience-informed framework to help clients understand how relationships shape the brain and, in turn, how we experience ourselves and the world around us.
In addition, I am trained in Relational Life Therapy and incorporate this approach to support couples in developing healthy boundaries, a strong sense of self, and the capacity for deeper, more authentic connection.
Specialties: Intensive couples therapy sessions, couples therapy, Love Lab Authorized
Sean Wasson | MSW, LCSW (he/him)
Certified narcissistic abuse Treatment clinician
I work with adults who feel stuck in difficult relationship patterns, often shaped by trauma, emotional abuse, or long-standing people-pleasing. My approach is relational, collaborative, and non-directive, grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life. I focus on creating a safe, validating space where we can strengthen boundaries, communication, and interpersonal effectiveness so you can express your needs clearly while maintaining connection. I am a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician with advanced training in PTSD, and I help clients build clarity, confidence, and healthier connections—both with others and with themselves.
Specialties: Attachment based therapy, Trauma informed, gottMan trained, Narcissistic abuse, ADHD and Neurodivergent
Alyssa Mota | MSW (she/her)
Clinical Social Work Associate | Play-Art Based Therapist| Neurodivergent adults
I focus on the relationship first, while gaining an understanding of each person as an entire person in their own unique environment. I use both attachment theory and systems theory when working with ages 3 all the way to adulthood, as I realize that our early attachments are impactful throughout our lives.
When working with youth, I counsel both children/adolescents and include their family in creating a strategy to enable them to reach their goals through varied interventions based on the unique needs of each individual, as well as their family system.
In working with adults, I specialize in neurodiversity as a natural area of interest and connection with my clients. I enjoy working with people who consider themselves to be “on the spectrum”, providing support and connection for interpersonal skill building and coping strategies to navigate a world that is often not suited for diversity.
Specialties: Play-based therapy for children (ages 3+), Attachment based therapy, Therapy for family dynamics, therapy for neurodivergent adults
Natalie Smith | MA (she/her)
Marriage & Family Therapy Associate | Gottman Trained
not currently accepting new clients
I work from a trauma-informed, attachment-based, psychodynamic framework that focuses on people’s relationships across the entire lifespan, including those with primary caregivers, friends, romantic partners, siblings, neighbors, colleagues, and the relationship with self.
Treatment plans incorporate a range of evidence-based modalities drawn from The Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide the healing process.
Specialties: Couples therapy, gottman trained, DBT trained, IFS informed
Jeanne lin | Msw, lcsw (she/her)
Adolescent + family therapist
I am dedicated to helping teens, parents, and young adults navigate life's challenges. With a Master's in Social Work from USC, I bring a trauma-informed and relational approach to my practice. I specialize in working with adolescents facing trauma, anxiety, and emotional challenges, using strengths-oriented methods to help them grow. A key part of my work is supporting caregivers by offering practical guidance to strengthen the parent-teen relationship.
In my work with young adults I help them navigate pivotal life transitions, such as managing academic and career challenges or exploring identity. My approach is rooted in empathy and collaboration, helping clients build resilience and move forward with confidence.
SPECIALTIES: ATTACHMENT BASED, COLLABORATIVE, FAMILY SYSTEMS.
Alli knapp | MA (she/her)
Marriage & Family Therapy Associate | Gottman Trained
Hi there, I’m Alli! I’m a systemic therapist who works with intimate partners in relationships looking to feel more connected - to themselves, to each other, and to what matters most.
I believe that humans are wired for connection. However, in our fast-paced lives, it can be easy to lose touch with ourselves, our close others, and the world around us. My intention is to offer you a chance to slow down, invite new understandings, and reconnect. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, honoring your lived experience, your inner wisdom, and the impact of larger societal systems on your life. As a queer woman, I’m especially passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ clients and celebrating the richness of each person’s intersectional identities.
SPECIALTIES: COUPLES THERAPY, GOTTMAN TRAINED, EFT, LGBTQIA+, INDIVIDUALS
Sky Hoffmeister | MA (she/her/they)
Marriage and Family Therapy associate | Gottman Trained
I approach therapy from a holistic and integrative lens and often incorporate self-compassion, mindfulness, and behavioral approaches. I work with couples using the Gottman framework in addition to my other training. I have special training and experience working with dynamics of relational and systemic abuse and domestic violence. I also incorporate Internal Family Systems therapy in my work which acknowledges the systems and dynamics at play both within and outside us. I enjoy getting to know and working with the individual strengths each person brings to therapy.
Specialties: Couples therapy, Gottman Trained, Internal Family Systems
Aubry Lope | MSW, LCSW (she/her) Licensed Clinical Social Worker
I am dedicated to providing an accepting space where individuals can share their unique life stories openly and without judgment. You are the expert of your lived experiences, and my role in therapy is to collaborate with you on a treatment that is personalized and sustainable. My goal is to provide support that not only addresses immediate concerns but promotes long-term growth.
My approach is grounded in a deep understanding of human connection and strengthening critical thinking to build resilience. I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities; strengths-based, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy, and the recovery-oriented approach to instill hope. Through psychoeducation, you’ll learn how to identify how your symptoms impact various areas of your life - such as sleep, hygiene, nutrition, environment sensitivities, relationships, and physical health.
SPECIALTIES: COMPLEX TRAUMA, SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS, SUBSTANCE MISUSE IN FAMILIES
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Our Core Values
As Therapists in Portland, OR
SAFETY AND
ACCEPTANCE
Everyone deserves to feel valued, heard, and seen. We create spaces where clients feel safe, accepted, and supported as they share their stories and explore their paths to healing.
CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY
We believe healing happens through relationships—with ourselves, our loved ones, and our larger community. Therapy is a collaborative journey, and we’re committed to building trust, fostering growth, and strengthening connections at every step.
HOLISTIC HEALING AND GROWTH
True wellness comes from addressing the mind, body, and relationships. We focus on holistic practices and systemic approaches to therapy, offering tools that create lasting transformation and empower clients to grow with intention.
You’re looking for the best therapists in Portland, Oregon because you know how overwhelming it can feel when nothing seems to work.
That’s why we meet you where you are. No judgement. No pressure. Just thoughtful steps forward at your pace, with the support you need to create meaningful progress.