Balance and Harmony Professional Counseling, LLC
Something beneath the surface deserves attention.
Individual & Couples Therapy in Portland, OR
Life can look fine from the outside while something inside feels stuck, heavy, or hard to name. Old patterns resurface. Relationships strain. The things you've carried for years start to weigh more than they used to.
I work with adults and couples using EMDR, attachment-based, and relational approaches — drawing on an understanding of how culture, identity, and family history shape the way we see ourselves and connect with others.
My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. We move at your pace, with the goal of helping you make sense of what's been difficult and find a clearer way forward.
I'm Amiko Hiraiwa Riley, LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in NW Portland, OR. I provide compassionate, non-judgmental therapy for couples and individuals seeking greater clarity, connection, and emotional balance.
How I Can Help
Individual Therapy
I also offer individual therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, or life transitions. My approach is relational and present-focused, helping clients understand emotional patterns, develop coping tools, and feel more grounded in their daily lives.
Couples Therapy
Couples often seek therapy when they find themselves having the same fight over and over again, feeling misunderstood, or growing distant despite caring deeply about one another. In our work together, we slow things down to understand the patterns driving conflict and disconnection. Couples therapy focuses on improving communication, increasing emotional awareness, and helping partners respond to one another with greater empathy and understanding.
Culturally Responsive Care
Having lived in multiple countries, I bring a cross-cultural perspective to therapy and an understanding of how culture, identity, and family systems shape our relationships. I work thoughtfully with interracial, inter-ethnic, interfaith, and LGBTQ+ couples, as well as individuals navigating cultural or identity-related concerns.
Trauma-Informed Support
I am a trauma-informed therapist and have completed training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). When appropriate, EMDR may be used as a supportive tool to help clients feel more regulated and less reactive.
People I work with
Individuals
- Anxiety & worry
- Depression & low mood
- Stress & burnout
- Trauma & PTSD
- Relationship patterns
- Life transitions
- Anger & emotional reactivity
- Cultural identity & belonging
- Personal growth
- Women's concerns
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
Couples
- Rebuilding after infidelity
- Interracial, inter-ethnic & interfaith couples
- Pre-marital counseling
- Relationship check-in & tune-up
- Communication & conflict
Get Started
Finding the right therapist is an important step. I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to answer your questions and explore whether working together feels like a good fit. If you're ready to work toward greater connection, clarity, and emotional well-being, I would be honored to support you.
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