Monica Maragos
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
she/her
Growing up between two cultures taught me that there is never just one way to live or belong. I learned how both beautiful and challenging it can be to be different, and to lose and rebuild community while finding our place in the world. I value the many ways we live in connection—with people, animals, places, ideas, and even the unseen and mystical.
Questioning who we are and how we relate to one another inspired my fascination with the human experience and its interconnectedness. I’m especially drawn to the ways our experiences show up in our relationships and sexuality, and how both are shaped by larger systems.
When I’m not holding space for others, I’m often finding my own—through ritual, in open water, on a dance floor, or out in the forest.
who i work with
I work with clients who are curious about their inner world and seeking deeper healing, moving through the obstacles that limit joy, trust, and belonging. My focus is on couples and relationship systems of all kinds—friends, families, partners, polyamorous or non-monogamous constellations, and kink/BDSM dynamics—using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to navigate communication, trust, intimacy, sex, and trauma. I also support individuals in exploring their inner world and creating meaningful change through Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Some of the issues I work with:
Sex and relationships
Belonging, cultural minorities, migration grief
Adult parent-child relationships
Grief, life transitions, end of life, caring for older adults
Gender and sexual identity
therapeutic style
I believe change becomes possible when we feel safe and accepted—within ourselves, our relationships, and the larger systems we’re part of—and when we’re able to experience new ways of being. I trust in everyone’s innate capacity to heal, and see my role as helping clients connect with their own inner wisdom and strength.
I recognize that our relationships, environment, and place in the world deeply shape our individual experiences. This includes awareness of power and privilege, and I commit to ongoing reflection and growth around my own impact as both therapist and human.
My approach is trauma-informed and I primarily work through the lenses of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), in which I hold advanced training. I also integrate somatic mindfulness, trusting the body as a vital part of the healing process.
My practice is intentionally evolving, reflecting my belief that therapy, like life, is always growing.
education & training
Master’s degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy with a specialization in Sex Therapy from the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT): EFT Externship and Core Skills training by the International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS): IFS Level 1 certification by the IFS Institute
clinical experience
Private practice since 2022
Lifeworks NW 2021-2022
Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Center
insurance & fees
$155 per 50-minute session for individuals or relationship systems
Sliding scale rates starting at $75 per 50-min session
Insurance plans often have coverage for out-of-network providers and will reimburse some or all of the cost of therapy sessions. This is done via "superbills". I can help you look into this and get reimbursed if possible.
office location
4531 SE Belmont St Suite 109, Portland OR
This is an ADA accessible building.
getting started
If you’re considering working with me, send me a message through the contact form and we can find a time to chat more. I offer free 20-min video calls to answer questions and to see if we’d be a good fit for therapy.
I offer sessions in person and via telehealth for clients residing in Oregon.
*** I am on leave until November 2025 and unable to respond to new client requests until then***
contact
Monica Maragos, MA, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (#R7989)
Supervised by Carly Rubin, LMFT (License #T1838)
monica@blackfeathertherapypdx.com
4531 SE Belmont St Suite 109, Portland, OR 97215
(503) 609-0267