Emma Ashley Stern

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA (she, her)

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8 Endorsed

Portland, OR 97269

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I offer empowered and embodied therapy for folks seeking to transform challenges and distress into a catalyst for deep healing. My approach is warm, real, relatable, and comes with a sense of humor. I specialize in work with complex trauma, anxiety, grief, codependency, radical self-love, and self-acceptance. I am EMDR trained. Coming from a blended family that is White, Black, Latinx, and Jewish, I am committed to questioning identity dynamics, power, privilege, and positionality. I am dedicated to social justice and will support you in using your personal healing to work towards collective liberation and social change.

I work from a psychodynamic and somatic lens that combines talk therapy with mind-body inquiry and education about how the brain, body, and nervous system affect emotions. This work helps folks find tools to understand emotional processes and capacity to be with discomfort. As the body can be a source of pain and oppression, I hold this work with great care.

I welcome the opportunity to work with clients from different backgrounds and seek to maintain humility and sensitivity in work with clients who hold different identities such as race, gender, sexual orientation, culture, age, socioeconomic status, and ability status. Working alongside you is an honor and privilege I will treat with deep respect.

Call or Email Emma Ashley Stern now for a free 15 minute consultation - (503) 836-8851

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Metamorphosis Holistic Counseling

Portland, OR 97269

(503) 836-8851

I am available for telehealth/video sessions.

I specialize in Anxiety, Grief and Trauma and PTSD

I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Offering empowered & embodied therapy for folks seeking to transform stress, trauma, & turmoil into a catalyst for deep healing and growth.

Let's Connect (503) 836-8851

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Metamorphosis Holistic Counseling

Portland, OR 97269

(503) 836-8851

I am available for telehealth/video sessions.

I specialize in Anxiety, Grief and Trauma and PTSD

I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Offering empowered & embodied therapy for folks seeking to transform stress, trauma, & turmoil into a catalyst for deep healing and growth.

Finances

Insurance

Aetna
Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
PacificSource
Regence

I offer both sliding scale and superbills statements for clients seeking reimbursement through insurance.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 836-8851

Emma Ashley Stern

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA

I offer both sliding scale and superbills statements for clients seeking reimbursement through insurance.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 836-8851

Emma Ashley Stern

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Oregon / C7542 Emma Ashley Stern
In Practice for 7 Years
Attended California Institute of Integral Studies, MA in Counseling Psychology (Somatics), Graduated 2020

I graduated from one of the only accredited somatic-focused counseling programs in the country. I am EMDR trained. I am trauma-informed.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 836-8851

Emma Ashley Stern

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA

I graduated from one of the only accredited somatic-focused counseling programs in the country. I am EMDR trained. I am trauma-informed.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 836-8851

Emma Ashley Stern

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Grief
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

Body Positivity
Burnout
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Psychedelic Integration
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Stress
Women's Issues

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (503) 836-8851

Emma Ashley Stern

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (503) 836-8851

Emma Ashley Stern

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA

8 Endorsements

Michael Keesey

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT

Emma is an excellent practitioner she is both highly skilled and highly empathetic. She is very professional and caring.

Celeste Cruz Conscious Un-Coupling And Self-Worth

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC

Emma has a keen ability to see and feel into what a client is bringing to session while also holding cultural sensitivity. She is masterful in her ability to organize while creating a safe space of curiosity.

Sorrenta Chantel Stuart

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Emma is a somatic, witty clinician who brings joy to her clients. She will add light to the darkness and is deeply committed to trauma work.

Shelby DeBord

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

The work that Emma does with combining her knowledge of trauma and somatics is incredible. She has an open mind and is the perfect clinician for anyone looking for a warm spirit to help guide them through their traumas in a safe and patient manner.

Brittany Sealey-Neitro

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Emma has a really kind but firm approach. She will hold you accountable while helping you explore the depths of your trauma. I would recommend anyone who is looking for a somatic therapy experience.

Jennifer Villena

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Emma is an amazing clinician, she’s compassionate, thoughtful and professional. Her experience and knowledge is a tremendous benefit to all her clients.

Monica Alcantara

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Miles Murch

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
EMDR
Existential
Feminist
Gestalt
Humanistic
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Multicultural
Psychodynamic
Relational
Somatic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused
Trauma-Informed Yoga

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (503) 836-8851

Emma Ashley Stern

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (503) 836-8851

Emma Ashley Stern

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA

Location

Primary Location

Metamorphosis Holistic Counseling

Portland, OR 97269

(503) 836-8851

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Cal Young

I am available for telehealth/video sessions.

Call for a free consultation now - (503) 836-8851

Emma Ashley Stern

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA

I am available for telehealth/video sessions.

Call for a free consultation now - (503) 836-8851

Emma Ashley Stern

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA