Emily Baran, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

States: Oregon

Supervises: Professional Counselor Associates, Marriage and Family Therapist Associates, Clinical Social Work Associates

Finances:

• Private Pay

• In network: PacificSource, First Choice Health Network, Samaritan, OHP PacificSource, Providence, Moda

Modalities: Talk therapy, EMDR

“Be softer with you. You are a breathing thing. A memory to someone. A home to life” 

- Nayyirah Waheed

Compassion and respect are at the heart of my approach to therapy, with a focus on reducing the impact of trauma, anxiety, intrusive negative thoughts, relationship challenges, postpartum challenges, body rejection and shame. I help individuals tap into their own passions and values to move the focus away from unwanted symptoms and onto deeply held values. I understand that there are many factors that contribute to the difficulties each person faces and many paths toward healing. I am passionate about working with people in a focused and integrated way, building on their strengths and resources to find their way. My work is guided by anti-oppressive practices and I actively seek out opportunities to attend trainings and grow as an ally to all people affected by oppression. 

I integrate practices from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and identify as a HAES practitioner. I find these approaches emphasize autonomy and respect for people's innate wisdom about their own lives and bodies. I have provided therapy for individuals, couples and families since 2014 in various settings in California and Oregon. I appreciate the authentic connections I am privileged to have with my clients. 

I know that we are bigger than the problems that we face. I believe that by walking through darkness together we can find new windows of opportunity to deepen relationships and live more fully.