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Sabrina Walters, M.A., LMFT, LPC
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Sabrina Walters, MA, LMFT, is a Gottman Certified Therapist, Trainer, and Consultant as well as co-owner of Core Values Counseling in the Portland, Oregon area. She specializes in marriage counseling, couples therapy, affair recovery, and trauma treatment, and has been helping couples and individuals thrive since 2004.
Sabrina holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from George Fox University and completed EMDR training in 2020, integrating this evidence-based trauma modality into both individual and relationship work. Her background includes advanced training in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, multicultural counseling, spirituality, addiction, and the Core Values Index™. As such, she is the clinical director and oversees the team listed below.
As a trainer for the Gottman Institute, Sabrina teaches therapists, coaches, and couples—including presenting the Art and Science of Love workshop. She has also served as an adjunct professor in the Master’s in Counseling program at George Fox University.
Sabrina and her husband, Eric, have been married since 1982 and are co-owners of Core Values Counseling. They have extensive family locally and enjoy their 7 grandchildren. Sabrina brings a rich understanding of culture and global experience to her work and to her supervision and training. She and Eric prioritize regular date nights and can frequently be found enjoying a local gluten-free restaurant.
Bryan Lewellen, Licensed Professional Counselor
Marriage, Couples & Family, Individual Counseling, Sports 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 has completed the Level 3 Practicum Training in The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy. 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. He also offers Sports Counseling, which may involve performance/motivation counseling for coaches or team members, as well as dealing with injuries.
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 is a Certified Gottman Therapist and holds additional certifications in Trust Based Relational Intervention, Child Centered Play Therapy, and Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts.
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 advanced training through Gottman Level 2 in The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.
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 holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Before becoming a therapist, she worked as an RN (BSN, Linfield) in oncology, long-term care, and hospice case management. Her background in healthcare gives her a deep understanding of the emotional and physical challenges faced by clients navigating illness, caregiving, and chronic conditions.
Katrina is passionate about helping people feel safe, understood, and supported as they heal and grow. She values the power of therapy from personal experience and brings empathy, curiosity, and respect to each session. She has a special heart for healthcare providers, first responders, teachers, and those in ministry.
Katrina trained at Core Values Counseling as a student intern and now practices as an associate counselor working toward LPC licensure. She specializes in life transitions, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and stress related to work or health crises. She is trained in EMDR and through Level 2 of the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy. She integrates these with a Person-Centered approach informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) theory, CBT and DBT.
Outside the therapy room, Katrina enjoys time with her husband of 30+ years and their three adult children. She loves gardening, crafting, exercising, reading, dancing to 80s music, and sharing tea with friends.
Michael Hafner, Professional Counselor Associate
Marriage, Family, and Adolescent Counseling
Mike has a Master of Arts in Counseling from Western Seminary. He also holds a Master of Divinity graduate degree from Multnomah University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies. Mike has completed Level 2 training for The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.
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 is trained in family systems therapy and seeks to help families thrive in their relational dynamics. 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.
In addition, it is incredibly rewarding to Mike to provide couples with tools to build moments of growth, empathy, and renewed hope toward each other. 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 been married since 2012, and has three daughters. In his free time, he enjoys lifting weights, spending time with friends and family, and drinking coffee.
Elizabeth Gann, Professional Counselor Associate
Marriage, Family, and Adolescent Counseling
Elizabeth Gann has a Master of Arts in Counseling from Western Seminary. She has a Bachelor of Arts in history from Hillsdale College.
Elizabeth has a wide range of experiences, including time spent in nonprofit organizations, as an Interpretive Park Ranger and volunteer coordinator for the National Park Service, a homeschooling mom, an active duty military spouse, and an engaged community volunteer.
Elizabeth brings warmth, and 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 has completed Level 2 training for The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, and particularly enjoys the intersection of counseling and faith.
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.
Olivia Ramey, Professional Counselor Associate
Couples, Individuals, Teen and Tween Counseling
Olivia Ramey has a Master of Arts in Counseling from Western Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, including minors in Spanish and Student Ministry, from Geneva College.
With 10 years of experience working in church ministry and non-profit youth ministry, Olivia enjoys counseling individuals of all ages, particularly young adults and older teens, as well as couples. She has experience in sitting with those facing life transitions, spiritual abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss. Olivia operates in a simple person-centered fashion, incorporating elements of parts work, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Narrative therapy. She has also completed Level 2 training for The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.
She cares deeply about relationships and sitting with others weathering the ups and downs of singleness, friendship, dating, marriage, and family relationships. Olivia counts it a privilege to collaborate with and encourage others in the deep, healing work of counseling. She seeks to create an environment of warmth, safety and even fun. A self-identified “friendly introvert,” Olivia enjoys being active outdoors, cooking a good meal to share and having quiet mornings at home.
Jennifer Hoback, Graduate Student Intern
Marriage, Couples, Families, Adults, Adolescent and Child Counseling
Kelly Kwak, Graduate Student Intern
Marriage, Couples and Individual Counseling
Kelly is completing her Master of Arts in Counseling at Western Seminary. Her coursework includes training in marriage and family counseling, multicultural counseling, and integrative issues, among other areas. Kelly has completed Level 2 training for The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and Solutions-Focused methods, into the therapeutic process, while drawing on the client’s strengths, values, and goals.
Kelly brings over 25 years of experience serving young adults, retired and aging adults, families, and couples in both ministry and civic settings. She considers it a deep privilege to be invited into an individual’s or couples’ journey—no matter the season of life—and is committed to helping you process your experiences with thoughtful collaboration and respectful curiosity. With a deep appreciation for cultural diversity, she strives to create a welcoming and inclusive space where your unique background and perspectives are honored.
Kelly has been married for over 20 years and is the proud mom of two teenagers. She loves spending time with her family, traveling, sharing deep conversations over a great cup of coffee, and soaking in the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Ileana Rodriguez-Anzures, Graduate Student Intern
Marriage, Couples, Individual and Teen Counseling
Ileana is fluent in English and Spanish and is completing her Master’s in Counseling at Western Seminary. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Corban University with additional coursework in child and family services and brings three years of experience working with families. She is passionate about supporting couples and strengthening family foundations.
Her approach is primarily person-centered and informed by Adlerian principles, which focus on encouragement, family dynamics, and how early experiences shape current relationships. She also draws from The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and other evidence-based practices to meet each client’s unique needs.
Ileana aims to create a safe, compassionate space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. She believes counseling is a place for learning new skills, deepening self-awareness, processing difficult moments, and working toward healing. She considers it an honor to walk alongside clients on their journey of growth and change.
In her free time, Ileana enjoys hiking, reading, playing music, and spending time with family and friends.
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Eric Walters, M.A., C.T.C.
Certified Transformational Coach, Mentor, Educator
Eric is currently a Doctoral candidate for transformational Leadership through Bakke Graduate University. He is a Certified Life Coach with his training through Western Theological Seminary in Portland Oregon. He has a Masters Degree in physical science education from Southern Oregon University and was a Physics teacher from 1984 to 2023, when he retired from teaching. Eric has run multiple private companies since 1986 and is currently the business manager for Core Values Counseling. Eric has also been a High School Basketball/Track Coach for over 30 years and knows how to challenge students of any age to create their future and become the best they can be.
Eric and his wife Sabrina (who is a Marriage and Family Therapist, and trains other therapists in the Gottman method), have also volunteered in many organizations such as Young Life, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Church Youth groups to help mentor students in exploration of their spiritual life.
Eric and Sabrina are both passionate about helping individuals and couples to understand themselves, access their strengths and have the best relationships possible. They have been doing Marriage Retreats and Seminars since 2004 and use Gottman’s Methods Core Values Index (CVI) as the cornerstone of their seminars.
Our Team
Our TeamCore Values Counseling is comprised of a wide range counselor types, from Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists, to Associate-Level Counselors and Graduate Student Interns. Our diverse group of providers offer a wide range of specialties, including Individual Counseling for most age groups, EMDR, Neurofeedback, Family Therapy and Couples Counseling.
Neurofeedback
Brainpaint is the form of Neurofeedback we offer at Core Values Counseling. If you are looking for help in enhancing your peak performance, fears, trauma, addiction and much more, this may be a method of therapy that would be helpful to you.