Katie Emard (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MS, NCC, QMHP, LPC

I offer individual telehealth counseling services for adults located in the state of Oregon. Social justice is central to my practice.

Client Status

accepting clients

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5033885026

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At a Glance

Me

Rate: $200

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2020

Languages: English

Services

Individual

Insurances Accepted

Medicaid
OHP CareOregon/HealthShare
OHP Trillium
PacificSource

My Ideal Client

I am deeply committed to and passionate about working with my LGBTQIA++ community, and identify as Queer and Lesbian. I have primarily worked with the Queer community for the past three years. I also have a special heart for the Indigenous community and exploring and supporting our unique challenges and spiritual and ecological connections. I have experience working with: BDSM/KINK, polyamory/relationship anarchy, BIPOC, parenting, trauma, disability, neurodiversity, poverty, death, and trauma.

My Approach to Helping

I believe every human being has the inherent potential for positive change and self-actualization. At times we can feel overwhelmed by the search for life meaning and the daily struggles that are a part of life. We do not have to bear this burden alone. Support and guidance in a safe and comfortable, therapeutic setting can provide the space needed to explore pain, trauma, behaviors that no longer serve us, our strengths, our multiple identities, our own potential and the internal and external

My Values as a Therapist

I see therapy as a collaborative process where we can access your own inner gold and uncover your truth and deep knowing. As a practitioner of feminist and Critical Race Theory modalities I understand that systems of oppression, such as: racism, trans-phobia, homophobia, sexism, and poverty contribute to mental health and impact the way we move through the world. We are all immersed in a culture that uplifts us, or steps down on us based on our identities. In therapy we can explore these aspects as well as your interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamics in order to find healing and growth. I am aware of the identities that I bring into the room as a counselor, and am deeply committed to addressing my own biases as a white passing person and around any and all other areas of privilege that I hold. I am committed to a process that is egalitarian and collaborative. You are the expert of your lived experience, it is my role to support and guide you through your personal exploration an

Techniques I Use

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Gender Identity
I have worked with issues surrounding gender identity for the past three years. I have supported clients through gender affirmation surgery and have experience writing letters for transition surgery.
Polyamorous and Open Relationships
I have worked with many individuals over the past three years that are involved with relationship anarchy/polyamory/open relationships.
Historical Trauma
Women's Issues

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