Marriage & Family Therapy – Suzanne Ponsioen Therapy
Suzanne Ponsioen Therapy is a practice located in Eugene, Oregon, operated by Suzanne Ponsioen (she/her). Ponsioen holds licensure as a Couples and Family Therapist and additionally serves in the role of Death Doula, a combination that shapes the scope of her practice. The practice centers on Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, delivered in sessions with both individuals and couples.
Core service areas described on the site include trauma and anxiety treatment through an IFS framework, end-of-life advocacy providing both practical and emotional support, relationships and intimacy counseling, and grief integration work. The practice’s stated specialty involves the “complex intersections of trauma, end-of-life concerns, anxiety, and sexuality,” reflecting Ponsioen’s dual background as a licensed couples and family therapist and as a death doula.
Specific populations and concerns addressed include individuals navigating chronic illness, trauma, anxiety, depression, and anticipatory grief, as well as those seeking guidance around end-of-life planning and preparation. The practice explicitly states it welcomes people of all cultures, genders, sexual orientations, social classes, sizes, abilities, ages, and religions, reflecting a broad and inclusive approach to client intake.
IFS therapy is described on the site as a method that helps clients compassionately explore the different “parts” of their experience, with the goal of fostering openness, trust, and safety within sessions. The therapeutic frame around IFS is presented as applicable to both the trauma-focused and end-of-life dimensions of the practice.
Session formats and insurance acceptance are not specified on the practice’s main webpage. The site’s copyright notice references 2014, though this may not reflect the current operational status or establishment date of the practice. The pairing of clinical licensure as a Couples and Family Therapist with Death Doula certification is described as central to the practice’s identity, allowing Ponsioen to address both relational and end-of-life dimensions in a single clinical context. The practice’s focus on IFS as its primary modality is presented as particularly suited to the trauma, grief, and anticipatory loss concerns that appear frequently in her described client population.
Prospective clients may contact the practice at 541.326.4510 or by email at suzanneponsioentherapy@gmail.com for scheduling and fee information.