Tony Lash, LPC

Create More Rewarding Relationships

Therapy for individuals and couples

Develop a healthier balance between independence and closeness in:  

  • Intimate Relationships

  • Family Connections and Friendships

  • Collaboration with Creatives

Connect to yourself and others in the way you truly want.

Our Work Together

I know firsthand how working with a trusted therapist in a safe environment can help us uncover and change stubborn patterns, and improve our relationships.

When working with clients, I find it especially rewarding to help people uncover patterns that prevent connecting with others meaningfully and authentically. I am passionate about addressing issues such as:

  • healthy boundaries

  • difficulty getting needs met

  • healthy masculinity

  • healing from narcissistic abuse

  • improving closeness and trust

My first career as a musician and record producer also allows me to bring special insight and sensitivity to the emotional challenges faced by people in the creative community.

I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, from Portland State University.

My Approach

I believe in a counseling relationship based on curiosity, warmth, and acceptance. A space of safety, exploration, and insight allows you to practice improved ways of relating to yourself and connecting with others.

We all want to change patterns that keep us from creating rewarding relationships. My psychodynamic approach considers how early experiences can influence relationships and behaviors throughout life. Sometimes these experiences affect our ability to trust our true selves and connect authentically with others. This can show up in many areas: emotional well-being, romantic and professional relationships, parenting, and the ability to pursue goals.

Internalized wounds may lead to developing negative thoughts and behaviors that try to protect us from pain. In sessions, using Internal Family Systems, I’ll help you identify and develop compassion for all parts of yourself. This will allow you to increase self-acceptance, deepen connection to your true self, and better understand your emotional and relational experiences.

In intimate relationships, cycles of conflict and painful events can disrupt feelings of trust and connection. This can cause us to move away from partners when we deeply desire more closeness, especially if one or more partners has experienced trauma in their lives. Using Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy, I’ll help you end these cycles, increase trust and vulnerability, and strengthen your bonds.

Through use of these techniques and others, I strive to help you live in alignment with your values and in touch with the desire to grow and connect that resides within all of us.

Get In Touch

By searching for a counselor, you have already taken an important step towards positive change. If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact me.