Core Values Counseling

03/12/2026

Meet the Counselor!

Ileana Rodriquez-Anzures is a Graduate Student Intern at Core Values Counseling.

She is fluent in English and Spanish and is completing her Master’s in Counseling at Western Seminary.

Ileana aims to create a safe, compassionate space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. She believes counseling is a place for learning new skills, deepening self-awareness, processing difficult moments, and working toward healing.

She considers it an honor to walk alongside clients on their journey of growth and change.

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Ileana domina el inglés y el español y está cursando su maestría en Consejería en Western Seminary.

Ileana busca crear un espacio seguro y compasivo donde los clientes se sientan vistos, escuchados y valorados. Cree que la consejería es un espacio para aprender nuevas habilidades, profundizar en el autoconocimiento, procesar momentos difíciles y trabajar hacia la sanación.

Considera un honor acompañar a sus clientes en su camino de crecimiento y transformación.

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Learn more about Ileana, and all of our Core Values Counseling therapists: https://corevaluescounseling.com/counselors/

03/11/2026

Can self-care ever feel completely guilt-free? 🤔 Sabrina Walters Counseling, LLC explores how to make self-care intentional and sustainable without the guilt trip.

If you’ve struggled with this, you’ll find actionable ideas in her latest blog post:

👉 https://corevaluescounseling.com/health/intentional-self-care-without-guilt/ 💡

Self-care supports your nervous system and your relationships. Learn how journaling, rest, and small habits help regulate stress hormones.

03/05/2026

Meet the Counselor!

Kelly Kwak is a Professional Counselor Associate at Core Values Counseling.

Kelly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and Solutions-Focused methods in the therapeutic process, while drawing on the client’s strengths, values, and goals. She has also completed Level 2 training for The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.

Kelly considers it a deep privilege to be invited into an individual’s or couples’ journey—no matter the season of life—and is committed to helping you process your experiences with thoughtful collaboration and respectful curiosity.

Learn more about Kelly, and all of our Core Values Counseling therapists, here: https://corevaluescounseling.com/counselors/

03/04/2026

Your calm is contagious—and it matters. From deep breaths to bedtime hugs, the little moments of grounding teach kids what safety feels like. 💞

Dive into practical ways to help children navigate stress on the blog:

Children mirror our stress and calm. Learn how emotional synchrony, co-regulation, and simple routines help kids build lifelong resilience.

02/28/2026

This little guy is soaking up the sunshine and heading into the weekend feeling hopeful. ☀️

Wishing everyone in the Portland metro area a weekend with a little rest, a little light, and maybe even a hug or two. 🧸

02/27/2026

🌟 The Power of Connection 🌟

Sometimes it’s the simplest moments—a hug, a hand on a shoulder, sitting quietly together—that help us regulate stress and reconnect. In Sabrina Walters Counseling, LLC's latest blog post, we explore how physical touch and intentional co-regulation aren’t just comforting… they’re nervous-system medicine that help our bodies shift out of stress and back into safety. 💛🤗

Read more:

Hugs and safe touch do more than comfort — they regulate your nervous system. Learn how co-regulation and emotional synchrony reduce stress.

02/19/2026

Meet the Counselor!

Jennifer Hoback is a Professional Counselor Associate at Core Values Counseling.

Jennifer focuses on creating a safe and empathetic space for clients, utilizing approaches such as Narrative Therapy, CBT, Play Therapy, and the Gottman Method.

Jennifer believes in the power of stories and helps clients reframe their personal and relationship narratives for resilience and growth.

Learn more about Jennifer, and all of our Core Values Counseling therapists, here: https://corevaluescounseling.com/counselors/

02/18/2026

Stress isn’t just “in your head.” It activates your nervous system, floods your body with stress hormones, and can keep you stuck in fight-or-flight mode.

The good news? Safe, supportive connection actually helps calm your body and regulate your nervous system.

You’re not weak for feeling stressed — you’re human. 💛

Read more here:

Understand how adrenaline, oxytocin, and connection shape your stress response — and learn simple ways to help your nervous system calm down.

02/10/2026

This Valentine’s Day, let’s shift the focus from "me" to "we" & beyond. ❤️🤝

Discover how celebrating love through shared purpose and acts of kindness can strengthen your bond and make your love a force for good.

Read the full post:

This Valentine’s Day, look beyond romance alone. Explore how shared values, generosity, and purpose can deepen your relationship.

02/06/2026

Meet the Counselor!

Elizabeth Gann is a Professional Counselor Associate at Core Values Counseling.

Elizabeth brings warmth and empathy to the counseling room and a deep respect for the innate strengths and gifts of every person. She has experience working with individuals struggling with addiction, domestic violence, anxiety and depression, as well as other concerns.

Elizabeth has completed Level 2 training for The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, and particularly enjoys the intersection of counseling and faith.

Learn more about Elizabeth, and all of our Core Values Counseling therapists, here: https://corevaluescounseling.com/counselors/

02/05/2026

This Valentine’s Day: ditch the pressure, choose honesty, and focus on connection 💕

👉 Read the full post to learn how:

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean pressure or disappointment. Learn how honesty, clarity, and shared fun can deepen connection instead.

01/31/2026

Meet the Counselor!

Mike Hafner is a Professional Counselor Associate at Core Values Counseling, providing Marriage, Family and Adolescent Therapy.

He is trained in family systems therapy and seeks to help families thrive in their relational dynamics. He has also spent time working in both inpatient and outpatient community mental health settings for adolescents where he has helped teenagers struggling with a variety of mental health concerns. He is trained through Level 2 of the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.

It is incredibly rewarding to Mike to provide couples with tools to build moments of growth, empathy, and renewed hope toward each other.

Mike has been married since 2012, and has three daughters. In his free time, he enjoys lifting weights, spending time with friends and family, and drinking coffee.

You can meet all of our counselors on our website here: https://corevaluescounseling.com/counselors/