
Brave Acorn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today
16 Endorsed
1675 SW Marlow Ave, Suite 315, Portland, OR 97225
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (503) 389-5763

Not accepting new clients
We here at Brave Acorn help people in the greater Portland area align body, mind, and emotions in their daily lives. We are trauma-trained, take a Health at Every Size approach to food and weight issues, and encourage people to work with their body and emotions as allies (rather than enemies) on their journey towards growth and healing. Kate, Katie, Bridget, Melina, and Sarah Alexander work with adults only, while Valentina sees ages 16 and up and Sarah Parnell and Emi see ages 6 and up. Valentina can do therapy in Russian. Please see the staff bios on our website for further information on clinician specialties.
Our greatest fears and tragedies can become sources of strength and wisdom. Short-term work focuses on stabilizing the current crisis and problem-solving. Longer-term work examines patterns that keep you stuck and explores options for growth. Learn to navigate old situations in new ways that align with your values and enhance self-esteem.
We help people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and sizes develop strong roots for personal growth.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email
Brave Acorn
now - (503) 389-5763
Let's Connect (503) 389-5763

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $210
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- MHN | Health Net
- PacificSource
- Providence
- Out of Network
If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you arrange your first visit.

Brave Acorn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / 4301
- In Practice for 22 Years
- Attended Portland State University, Graduated 2005
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Bisexual
- Chronic Illness
- Eating Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Stress
- Women's Issues
16 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Body Positivity
,
Queer Allied
I also speak
Russian
Age
Children (6 to 10)
,
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Body Positivity
,
Queer Allied
I also speak
Russian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Brainspotting
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- EMDR
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
- Somatic
- The Language of Emotions
Location
Primary Location
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Additional Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Take the first step to help. Call now - (503) 389-5763

Brave Acorn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
LCSW
Last Modified: 28 Jul 2023