Makila Spencer

A bit About Makila...

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in OR and WA. I have a Master's degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy from Lewis & Clark College, with a specialization in sex therapy. I also hold a bachelor’s degree in Marriage and Family Studies with an emphasis in parent education from BYU-Idaho.

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My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in a deep curiosity for your lived experience. I work from an attachment-based and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) lens, which means I pay close attention to how emotional needs, relationship patterns, and past experiences shape the way you connect with yourself and others.

I would love the opportunity to get to know you and walk alongside you as you navigate life's challenges. If my approach resonates with you, please reach out!

My approach to therapy is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. I work from a trauma-informed, Emotionally Focused lens, grounded in the belief that healing happens through emotionally safe relationships, the exploration of unmet needs, and a deeper understanding of the systems that shape us. I aim to support clients in accessing their emotions, softening reactive patterns, and moving toward greater connection, with themselves and with others.

I welcome individuals, families, and people in all types of relational structures, including polyamorous, kink-affirming, and non-traditional dynamics. I have a particular passion for helping people deepen emotional intimacy, navigate conflict, and strengthen their sexual wellbeing. I also offer support to those working through religious trauma or deconstructing from high-demand belief systems, honoring how these experiences shape identity, relationships, and meaning-making.

My background includes supporting teens and families through trauma and crisis at Youth Villages, working as a case manager and skill builder for diverse populations, and providing direct care for individuals with developmental disabilities. These roles have shaped my deep respect for each person’s story and strengthened my systemic, compassionate approach to therapy.

No matter what brings you to therapy, I’m committed to walking alongside you with care, curiosity, and without judgment.