Portland Therapy Center
Carli Barnum

Carli Barnum (She/Her/Ella)

Professional Counselor Associate

M.Ed. | NCC

Supervisor: Gail Hardman-Woung, LCSW

I'm a nature loving, holistic, experiential therapist that specializes in attachment and trauma healing.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

971-940-2601

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $165-$185

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2023

Languages: English, Español

Services

  • Individual
  • Relationship

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Kaiser
  • OHP CareOregon/HealthShare
  • PacificSource Medicare
  • Providence Health Plan

My Ideal Client

My ideal clients are people who are ready to do the work of processing and those who see therapy as a marathon, not a sprint. I am seeking clients that are open to self-reflection, dedicated to integrating our sessions into their everyday life, and who are open to a direct approach. I am interested in working with people who are spiritual, dealing with PTSD, have mother wounds, dealt with childhood adversity, and/or are adjusting to new parenthood. I see individuals and couples.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that each individual is the expert of their own life. Because of this my approach is client lead and collaborative in nature. I look for progress over perfection, and I think having a strong connection to personal values serves as a compass for how to make life decisions. In my free time I plan art summer camps for low income students. I press flowers, do mosaics, and participate in a book club. I feel most alive when I am tending an altar or working in my garden.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Couples Counseling External link

    I have completed the Externship in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy through ICEEFT and am also Level 2 trained and certified in the Gottman Method. I integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method (GM) to create a balanced therapeutic space that encourages guided emotional vulnerability and new ways of connecting, while also focusing on concrete goals and milestones to work toward both in and outside of sessions.

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) External link

    I utilize Parts and Memory Therapy (PMT), a modality similar to Internal Family Systems (IFS), to help clients release emotional burdens from the past and develop healthier internal dynamics. Through PMT, clients are guided to connect with and heal the 'parts' of themselves that hold onto difficult emotions or memories, leading to a greater sense of inner peace and wholeness. I am currently working toward becoming a certified PMT therapist.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • PTSD External link

    I specialize in treating trauma using a person-centered approach, EMDR, Parts and Memory Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Coherence Therapy. I create a safe, empathetic space for clients to explore and process their experiences at their own pace. Through these methods, I help clients reframe trauma narratives, release emotional burdens, and develop coping strategies that foster resilience and restore a sense of control and safety.

  • Relationship / Marriage Issues External link

    Using the Gottman Method to pinpoint where couples are missing each other, I guide them through Emotionally Focused Therapy to create moments where each partner feels seen, heard, and truly understood. In session we will address attachment wounds and facilitate a safe space to rekindle connection.

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