MA, LPC
Brenden Behling
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon with a particular interest in the intersection of psychology, family relationships, and the legal system. My work includes both traditional therapy and court-involved services, with a focus on helping individuals and families navigate conflict, relationship challenges, separation and divorce, and complex family dynamics.
I approach my work collaboratively, drawing from evidence-based practices while recognizing that every individual and family brings a different history, set of relationships, and goals to the process. Whether I am working with an individual, couple, co-parenting relationship, or family, I work to understand the larger dynamics affecting the situation and identify practical, meaningful ways forward.
My experience with high-conflict family systems, substance abuse, domestic violence, and parenting risk assessment also informs my work in custody evaluations, Parenting Coordination, parent-child reunification, and other court-involved matters.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I earned my Master's Degree in Counseling from Multnomah University and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon (C5928).
Throughout my clinical work, I have developed a particular focus on domestic relations and the intersection of psychological, relational, and legal concerns. My experience includes Parenting Coordination, bilateral child custody evaluations, parent-child reunification, co-parenting support, consultation, and individual, couples, child, and family therapy.
I bring a family systems perspective to this work, with particular experience in high-conflict separation and divorce, substance abuse, domestic violence, and parenting risk assessment. Across both clinical and court-involved roles, I strive to remain thoughtful, balanced, and focused on understanding the individual and relational factors contributing to the challenges a family is facing.
Areas of Practice
Providing thoughtful, evidence-based support for individuals and families navigating relationships, conflict, and complex family dynamics.
Individual, Couples & Family Therapy
Collaborative, evidence-based therapy supporting individuals, couples, children, and families as they navigate relationship concerns, life transitions, conflict, and change.
Complex Co-Parenting
Parenting Coordination, co-parenting support, and consultation for families navigating high conflict, communication challenges, and difficult post-separation dynamics.
Parent-Child Relationships & Reunification
Clinical intervention for strained or disrupted parent-child relationships, with an emphasis on understanding family dynamics and supporting safe, meaningful reconnection.
Custody and Parenting Assessment
Bilateral child custody evaluations and parenting risk assessments informed by clinical experience, family systems, and attention to the individual needs of children and families.
Areas of Expertise
High-Conflict Separation & Divorce
Domestic Violence & Family Safety
Substance Use & Family Systems
Parenting Risk Assessment
Professional Affiliations: Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
Connect with Brenden
If you have questions about my services or would like to explore whether working together may be a good fit, I invite you to get in touch.