Stephen Barine, MA, LPC, Therapist in Beaverton, Oregon

Stephen Barine helps adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults in Oregon navigate life’s challenges with compassion, practical guidance, and evidence-based mental health care. As a therapist with LifeStance Health, he works collaboratively with clients to identify obstacles, build on personal strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change. Stephen provides therapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD, while also supporting individuals and families through a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties. A central focus of Stephen’s work is helping clients address childhood behavior issues and the challenges that can arise during adolescence. He is passionate about supporting young people and their families as they develop healthier communication patterns, emotional regulation skills, and positive coping strategies. By creating a supportive and encouraging therapeutic environment, Stephen helps clients gain confidence, improve relationships, and work toward their personal goals. In addition to working with youth, Stephen provides individual, couples, and family therapy for people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and other mental health challenges. His approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs and may incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family therapy techniques, and faith-based counseling when aligned with a client’s values and preferences. He also offers additional support across a broad range of emotional, behavioral, and relationship concerns. Stephen values building authentic therapeutic relationships grounded in trust, respect, and understanding. He believes effective therapy begins with listening carefully to each person’s story and partnering with them to create achievable goals for growth and healing. Clients seeking Christian counseling or faith-based treatment often appreciate his ability to thoughtfully integrate spiritual beliefs into the therapeutic process when desired.