Portland Therapy Center
Emily Wagner

Emily Wagner (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

Hi! My name is Emily, and I would love to help you find unapologetic freedom from difficult life experiences and anything holding you back.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

97219

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At a Glance

Me

Rate: $100-$150

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2015

Services

  • Individual
  • Relationship
  • Teen

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield

My Ideal Client

I love being that little voice reminding you to be your truest, bravest, best, most authentic self! I am highly trained to work with trauma of all kinds. I have specialized training in relationships as well, and love working with the LGBTQ community. I also help people navigate grief, loss of meaning, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I love having clients from all cultural backgrounds and walks of life. ​You are safe with me if you are wild at heart!

My Approach to Helping

I'm known to give unconditional empathy and warmth, while providing direct and honest feedback. I view you as a whole person, and I care for all the parts that make you who you are. Building a close and trusted relationship is very important to me. I help you understand and regulate your emotions while using a trauma-informed therapy structure safe for your brain. I help you find solutions based on what you're naturally good at. Sometimes, we do go into the past to understand the now. We may question your thoughts and beliefs about yourself, and other times we will look to the body as a source of wisdom. These techniques are also called: Emotionally-focused (EFT); Trauma Informed; Strength-based; Psychodynamic; Cognitive-behavioral (CBT); Somatic; Internal Family Systems (IFS); Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Sexual Abuse External link

    I worked in sexual assault and domestic violence advocacy for several years, then became a therapist to work with my clients on a deeper level. I have had many trainings in sexual trauma, including a specialized internship. Today I use a feminist and trauma-informed approach to help my clients restore a sense of safety and power.

  • LGBTQ Issues External link

    As a member of the LGBTQ community and fierce advocate for our rights, I love helping my clients find an inner sense of freedom and peace, while navigating issues that can come with these identities, such as religious trauma, family tension or rejection, self-advocacy, people pleasing, boundaries, self-concept, or learning to remove internalized systems from your relationships.

  • PTSD External link

    I have over 2000 hours of training in trauma, from childhood experiences to gun violence or natural disasters. I have a certificate in Trauma-Focused CBT, though I tend to use a more relational approach in treating PTSD.

  • Adjustment Disorder External link

    I love helping people feel grounded to themselves while in the midst of what can feel like chaotic life changes. I focus on strengths and help you redefine what you want you want from this new chapter in life. Then, we can look at tackling any barriers that are getting in the way, such as anxiety or freezing up. When we do these transitions with support, they can feel like catalysts for knowing ourselves on a deeper level, giving us the confidence to make brave and beautiful life choices.

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