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Sabrina Walters, M.A., LMFT, LPC

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Sabrina is a Gottman Certified Therapist & Trainer​ and she holds a Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from George Fox University and a Bachelors of Science in Music from Linfield College. Major coursework includes human growth and development, family and couples counseling, multicultural counseling, drug and alcohol counseling, spirituality, Gottman Couples Therapy, and the Core Values Index™. She has been practicing therapy since 2004 and continues to enjoy helping couples and individuals thrive in their lives.

Sabrina is passionate about the development of skills and practices in others and fulfills this passion in training counselors and coaches in the use of the Core Values Index™. She also trains therapists for the Gottman Institute and presents to couples the Art and Science of Love created by the Gottman’s. She has a served as an adjunct professor in the Masters in Counseling program at George Fox University. Recently, Sabrina and several team members have been certified in EMDR, which is an evidence based approach for trauma.

Sabrina and Eric have been married since 1982 and enjoy spending time with their 3 boys, their wives and their 6 grandchildren. They have fond memories together of raising their children partly in Poland, which gives them a unique perspective of traveling, living abroad and how culture can impact a marriage. Sabrina and Eric consistently make time to go out on dates and continue fostering a healthy marriage, you’re likely to spot them dining at a local gluten-free restaurant.

Bryan Lewellen, Licensed Professional Counselor

Marriage, Couples & Family, Individual Counseling

Bryan Lewellen is a licensed professional counselor with the State of Oregon. He holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Grace College and Theological Seminary. Bryan is currently Gottman, Level III certified. He is currently working toward certification in sex therapy with the Sexual Wholeness Institute. One of Bryan’s main focuses is helping couples develop, improve, and/or heal in their relationships.

Bryan has many experiences that he brings to Core Values Counseling which include having been a youth pastor, an officer and administrator in the juvenile justice system, resident director at a university, serving as a high school athletic director, and coach of a state champion basketball team.

Bryan and his wife have 6 children and 11 grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family.

Bryan believes that people deserve an opportunity to seek help for personal healing and growth, as well as maneuvering through life while having the best possible interactions with their most important relationships. Bryan has a desire to see people live their best lives for themselves and with others. He has a keen interest in seeing people strive and thrive in their marriages.

Jessica Mendies, Licensed Professional Counselor

Marriage, Couples & Family, Children, Adolescent Counseling

Jessica holds a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling from The Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling (2021) and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Neuroscience (2003). Her major coursework includes human development, trauma, attachment, multicultural diversity within families, character development and anxiety and depression. She holds additional certification in Trust Based Relational Intervention, Child Centered Play Therapy, and Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts. Jessica is also  Gottman, Level III certified. Jessica has experience working with children, teens, individuals and couples who find themselves walking through grief, trauma and relationally challenging events. She believes character growth and relationship health develop through healing connections where it is safe to explore and process one’s internal world. Jessica has personally enjoyed traveling and living abroad, raising and homeschooling her five kids and going on outdoor adventures with friends.

Minah Oh, Professional Counselor Associate

Marriage, Couples and Individual Counseling

Minah is a Professional Counselor Associate and has obtained the M.A. in Counseling from Western Seminary; she has completed a B. A. in Political Science from McGill University, Canada. Her coursework focus has included studies in Human development, Marriage/Family counseling, Integrative issues in Counseling, and Career/ Lifestyle counseling. Minah has received advance training and certification in working with couples and has completed certification for Gottman levels 1 and 2. 

She is a multicultural therapist who is originally from Seoul, South Korea and has lived in many different countries such as South Korea, USA, Canada, Japan, and Malaysia.

In her free time she enjoys spending time with her young son and meeting new people, who are often from other cultures. She also loves traveling to many different countries.

Katrina Berquist, Professional Counselor Associate

Individual Counseling

Katrina has a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health from Grand Canyon University. She was previously an RN, BSN having graduated from Linfield College and worked in inpatient oncology, long-term care and hospice case management.

Katrina has a wealth of life experience. She has three grown children and a husband of 30+ years in addition to her work as a nurse. She has been heavily invested in youth group volunteering/mentoring, spent a few years homeschooling, has valued her role as encourager/friend and sees herself as a lifelong learner.

Katrina comes to the counseling profession having always been deeply interested in people’s stories and supporting them in growth and healing. She wants people to feel safe and understood. She wants people to feel like their efforts are acknowledged and celebrated. Katrina has experienced “being on the therapy couch” herself and values the objectivity, perspective and new skill sets that it can bring. She has a special place in her heart for healthcare providers, first responders, teachers and clergy.

In her leisure time, Katrina enjoys gardening, reading, dancing to 80’s music with her hubby, hanging out with her adult kids, exercising, crafting and having tea with friends.

Kylee Binkerd, Clinical Social Work Associate

Couples, Individuals, Children, Youth Counseling

Kylee has obtained an M.A. in Clinical Social Work from University of Kentucky. She obtained her B.A. in Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan University. 

She has experience working with children in foster care, adult individuals with disabilities, anxiety, and depression and children/adults dealing with high trauma. She is also trained through level 2 in the Gottman Method of couples counseling and is dedicated to identifying obstacles and walking through those challenges together. She desires to see her clients grow, flourish, and identify their strengths. 

Kylee enjoys hiking with her family, exploring the great state of Oregon, especially the coast, and hanging out with her husband and family.

Michael Hafner, Graduate Student Intern

Marriage, Family, and Adolescent Counseling

Mike is a candidate for the Master of Arts in Counseling from Western Seminary. He holds a Master of Divinity graduate degree from Multnomah University as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies. He is also Gottman, Level II certified.

Mike has spent over a decade serving as a youth pastor in the local church context providing discipleship and leadership skills to youth and their families. He has also spent time working in both inpatient and outpatient community mental health settings for adolescents where he has helped teenagers struggling with a variety of mental health concerns.

He believes all people are capable of change and growth. His aim is to come alongside the client(s) in their journey and help them navigate the areas of life where they are seeking change. Mike has also been trained in family systems therapy and seeks to help families thrive in their relational dynamics.

Mike has been married since 2012, and they have three daughters. In his free time, he enjoys lifting weights, spending time with friends and family, and drinking coffee.

Elizabeth Gann, Graduate Student Intern

Marriage, Family, and Adolescent Counseling

Elizabeth Gann is a Master of Arts in Counseling candidate at Western Seminary. She has a Bachelor of Arts in history from Hillsdale College.

Elizabeth has a wide range of experiences, including time spent in the nonprofit organizations, an Interpretive Park Ranger, and a volunteer coordinator for the National Park Service. She is a homeschooling mom, an online bookseller, an active duty military spouse and an engaged community volunteer.

Elizabeth brings warmth, empathy to the counseling room and a deep respect for the innate strengths and gifts of every person. She considers it an honor to sit alongside her clients, listening to their stories and supporting them in the work of change. She has experience working with individuals struggling with addiction, domestic violence, anxiety and depression, as well as other concerns. Elizabeth is Gottman Level II trained, and particularly enjoys the intersection of counseling and faith.

As an Oregon native, Elizabeth enjoys exploring new places, good coffee, and bookstores. She and her husband, who is retired from the military, have three children and two corgis.

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Eric Walters, M.A., C.T.C.

Certified Transformational Coach, Mentor, Educator