Paula Emerick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC I (they or she, please)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect (971) 260-4121
I believe the most important parts of therapy are trust and collaboration. You'll know immediately if the therapist is right for you. If you don't feel it, keep looking. There's a lot of us therapists out here and your time and self-work are important! Additionally, at our most vulnerable times in life, we need someone who will hold a safe space for us to approach our edges - the parts of us we tend to avoid or neglect. Addressing our 'issues' is intensely brave and can also be terrifying! I commend you for embarking on this journey and invite you to call me if my words resonate with your needs.
I have worked with youth, couples and poly folx, and families for over 15 years and the most profound work has been done because we felt connected and safe. My specialties include addiction and recovery, relationship dynamics (couples, poly, open, kink), LGBTQIAA identity, family of origin, SPMI, sex work, and healing from trauma.
Lastly, if you have survived from systemic or interpersonal oppression, police brutality, or marginalization - please reach out to me. You can determine if I am an ally and/or if my actions match my words and you want to work together. I can also connect you with culturally specific resources that I cannot provide. Thank you :)
Call or Email Paula Emerick now for a free 15 minute consultation - (971) 260-4121
Let's Connect (971) 260-4121
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Moda Health
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (971) 260-4121
Paula Emerick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC I
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / T1444 Paula Emerick
- In Practice for 11 Years
- License: Michigan Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 4101007432 / 2024
- Certificate from MHACBO-Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC I) 13-09-18 / 2021
- Attended Lewis & Clark Graduate School, M.A. in Marriage, Couples, & Family Therapy, Graduated 2013
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (971) 260-4121
Paula Emerick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC I
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Lesbian
- Addiction
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (971) 260-4121
Paula Emerick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC I
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Native American
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Native American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (971) 260-4121
Paula Emerick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC I
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (971) 260-4121
Paula Emerick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC I