Doug Marshall

Doug is a professionally trained mediator and has practiced mediation and conflict resolution in many professional and relational contexts. As an ordained pastor of 30 years he has counseled couples, families, and individuals in almost every life challenge and transition. He teaches classes on parenting, boundaries, communication and conflict resolution. He is also a certified instructor in both Couples and Core Communications for Interpersonal Communications Programs, Inc. and is experienced in addiction and recovery counseling.

While conflict resolution is always preferable Doug is also able to help facilitate the dissolution of relationships with the aim to minimize the negative impacts to all those involved. He is specially trained to facilitate agreements concerning the issues surrounding divorce and legal separations, including child custody, child and spousal support, parenting plans, and asset distribution. He is also trained to assist families resolve issues surrounding eldercare, including long-term care, estate distribution, dependent care, etc.

Doug has a passion for helping Christians work through their relational challenges by teaching and modeling Biblically grounded communication principles and skills. His desire is for Christians to learn and practice the Biblical ideal of “speaking the truth in love” and in that way to grow in their relationship with God and others (Ephesians 4:15).

Doug and his wife Lisa have been married 31 years and have two boys who are also married. He has a B.A. in Biblical Studies and a M.A. in Theology/Philosophy and currently does volunteer work at the Clackamas County Dispute Resolution Center (CCDRC).