Ashley Johnson, MS, LPC

Structured 8–10 week couples therapy designed to rebuild communication, emotional safety, and connection. I specialize exclusively in couples therapy for high-functioning partners who feel disconnected, stuck in recurring conflict, or emotionally distant despite still deeply caring for one another. Through my structured 8-week Intimacy Reset framework, I help couples rebuild communication, emotional safety, conflict repair, and connection in a clear, results-oriented way. My approach is attachment-based, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based relationship work including the Gottman Method and CBT. I offer virtual couples therapy across Oregon and in-person sessions in Bend on Saturdays. How Intimacy Reset Works Step 1: Individual Intake Sessions Each partner begins with an individual session to explore relationship history, attachment patterns, and current areas of disconnection. Step 2: Identify the Cycle of Disconnection Together we identify the recurring conflict patterns keeping you stuck — including triggers, emotional responses, communication breakdowns, and unmet needs. Step 3: Rebuild Communication + Emotional Safety Using structured interventions and evidence-based relationship tools, couples learn healthier ways to communicate, repair conflict, and reconnect emotionally. Step 4: Build Sustainable Connection The final phase focuses on sustainable relationship rituals, repair strategies, and long-term connection beyond therapy. TESTIMONIALS: "Ashley is awesome. I was pretty skeptical that eight weeks could make much of a difference, but it did. We went from feeling stuck and frustrated most of the time to actually enjoying being around each other again. I'd say we went from a 2/10 to a 9.5/10, and that still kind of blows my mind." -T&C, 2026 "After 20 years of marriage, life had happened and we'd slowly drifted apart. Intimacy Reset helped us find our way back to each other. The program gave us meaningful tools, but Ash was instrumental in the changes we made. Her warmth, honesty, and ability to truly understand us made all the difference. The program is wonderful - but Ash is the magic." -B&D, 2026 Featured in Oregon Voyager I was honored to be featured in Oregon Voyager, where I shared the story behind Intimacy Reset and my approach to helping couples reconnect. https://oregonvoyager.com/interview/meet-ashley-johnson-of-intimacy-reset Proud to be featured in The Source Weekly's Top Docs edition, highlighting my unique approach to couples therapy in Central Oregon. At Intimacy Reset, I help couples move beyond recurring conflict, rebuild emotional safety, and create meaningful connection through structured, intentional work. I am grateful to be recognized as part of Bend's professional community.