Portland Therapy Center
Elli Adkins

Elli Adkins (She/Her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

M.S., LPC

I utilize EMDR and other approaches to treat trauma, depression, anxiety, and additional concerns.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-208-4210

1020 SW Taylor Street

Suite 500

Portland, 97205

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $175-$200

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2021

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Teen

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • MODA
  • PacificSource

My Ideal Client

I specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma processing, and have expertise in treating the various issues listed below.

My Background

I have eight years of diverse experience across various mental health settings, including private practice, non-profit community centers, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), and community rehabilitation. These experiences allow me to offer extensive expertise in supporting individuals facing a wide range of challenges, from minor life transitions to severe mental health symptoms.

My Approach to Helping

My approach is warm, intuitive, and collaborative. I pay close attention to your nervous system and what it's communicating, helping you shift from survival mode into a greater sense of steadiness and self-connection at a pace that feels safe to you. We will work with how your experiences live in the body rather than just talk about them. We'll explore where tension settles, emotions get stuck, and where there's room for release or expansion. My main goal is to help you feel seen, safe, and grounded as you rediscover a sense of ease in your body and life.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • EMDR External link

    Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) has proven to be highly effective in processing traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and grief, among various other concerns. I have specialized training in EMDR therapy, and hold certification through the EMDR International Association.

  • Attachment Theory External link

    Attachment theory addresses anxious and avoidant behaviors that strain relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners.

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) External link

    Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is an approach that helps you explore the different parts of yourself and the roles they play in your life. It can help you better understand patterns like anxiety, people-pleasing, self-criticism, emotional overwhelm, and others.

  • Somatic Therapy (Body Centered) External link

    Somatic therapy focuses on the connection between the mind and body, acknowledging that trauma is stored in the nervous system. This can manifest as physical symptoms such as tension, pain, or the fight/flight/freeze response. This approach focuses on calming the nervous system, processing emotional memories, and restoring balance.

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) External link

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful with challenging negative thought patterns, improving emotional regulation, and enhancing key skills such as communication, coping, and problem-solving. I have specialized training in trauma-focused CBT.

Issues I Treat

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