Now accepting new clients in CA and OR
Therapy for people who look fine and feel anything but.
Steady, practical support for anxiety, burnout and the relationships that wear you down. Sessions online or in a quiet office in Portland.
Is this you?
You keep everything running. Lately it costs more than it used to.
You replay conversations at night and rehearse the ones coming tomorrow.
Rest feels like something you have to earn first.
People call you the calm one, and you are exhausted from playing it.
You want to stop reacting and start choosing how you respond.
Approach
Evidence-based methods, at a pace that feels human.
01 Individual
Anxiety and overthinking
CBT and ACT tools to loosen the grip of worry, built around your real week rather than a worksheet.
02 Individual
Burnout and transitions
Untangle what drained you, set limits that hold, and decide what the next chapter asks of you.
03 Couples
Couples counseling
Gottman-informed sessions for partners stuck in the same argument, looking for a calmer way back to each other.
04 Trauma
EMDR therapy
A structured way to process memories that still feel present, so they can finally settle into the past.
See every service
“I came in wanting to fix my sleep. I left knowing how to stop carrying everyone else’s weather.”
Client, shared with permission (sample testimonial)
How it starts
Three small steps, no pressure at any of them.
Step 1
A free 15-minute call
We talk about what brings you here and whether my approach is a good fit. No forms yet.
Step 2
Your first session
Fifty minutes to map what is going on, what you want to change and how we will measure it.
Step 3
Ongoing work
Weekly or biweekly sessions, with check-ins on progress so therapy never drifts without direction.
Fees and insurance
Clear pricing, before you book.
I am an out-of-network provider. I provide a superbill each month so you can request reimbursement from your insurer. A limited number of sliding-scale spots open each quarter.
Free consultation, 15 min
$0
Individual session, 50 min
$165
Couples session, 75 min
$220
EMDR intensive, 3 hours
$540
About
Hi, I am Maya Ellison.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who spent eight years in community mental health before opening Tidewell.
My sessions are warm, direct and practical. You will leave each one with something to try, not just something to think about.
LMFT #000000, EMDRIA-trained, Gottman Level 2
FAQ
Questions people ask before the first call.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes. Telehealth is available to anyone located in California or Oregon at the time of the session, on a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.
How long does therapy take?
Many clients notice change within eight to twelve sessions. We review progress together and adjust the plan as we go.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please give 24 hours notice. Late cancellations are charged the full session fee, except for emergencies.
Is what I share confidential?
Yes, with the legal exceptions every licensed therapist follows. I explain them clearly in our first session.
When you are ready, the first step is fifteen minutes.
Book a free call. If I am not the right fit, I will help you find someone who is.
Book a free consult
Tidewell Counseling, 2140 SE Division St, Portland, OR
If you are in crisis, call or text 988.
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