I guide individuals, couples, families and various groups through challenging transitions, conflict, and life struggles toward greater clarity, connection and calm.

Drawing on my experience in various therapeutic modalities (psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems theory, imago relationship therapy, emotion focused therapy, sensorimotor-psychotherapy and somatic therapies) as well as my training in communication and conflict resolution, I will bring a relationship-focused, strengths-based and accepting approach to our work together.  

​EDUCATION & TRAINING

MSW, Portland State University
LLM, University of Washington
JD, George Washington University
​BA, University of Virginia

Child Inclusive Mediation
Family Law Mediation
Conflict and Communication Skills Coaching

Fees

My practice is private pay only, with no insurance benefits.
Appointments: 
  • Initial appointments and individual therapy sessions $180
  • Couple and Family Therapy $220 (65 min) & $270 (80 min)
  • Mediation and Facilitation Services $295/hour.  
Appointments
Therapy appointments offered on Mondays (videoconference only),  Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.


Testimonials

Chandra will hold your experience with grace, nonjudgment, and care. Her gentleness is palpable. What’s unique about Chandra is that this gentleness is paired with firmness — a fierce dedication to get to the root of things without fuss. She’s got a gift for seeing process and she’s not shy about naming what she sees. You’ll be grateful for her gift. I certainly am." -- C, founder, author, teacher
  Chandra Emery assisted my Department, Health, Housing and Human Services, about 620 staff, with organizational and staff development across a series of projects designed to support staff in gaining and refining conflict resolution skills and working with difficult customers. . . . 
   Chandra is adept at handling and resolving elevated conflict. Her approach is even, composed and calming. Staff learned to trust her and is, I believe, one of the reasons that staff were able to address differences in work styles. Through the work, with her guidance, staff learned the benefits of moving into disagreement as opposed to passivity. ... 
   Her work with managers, myself included, was invaluable in teaching and reinforcing structures for decision making and communication. Much of the work was relational at its basis. This was the case between staff and with our customers. Inclusion of staff in decision making with attention to clarity and openness reduced tension and stress within the work environment.
   Chandra is an excellent thought partner. She is courageous and able to share an opinion that may be greeted with push back. She is skilled in getting alternative viewpoints considered." -- Richard S. - Director of Health, Housing and Human Services, Clackamas County (retired)
Chandra's ability to guide, coach and honor us as individuals and as a mother/daughter in relationship was transformational." - M & E
Our organization went through a challenging time dealing with reported incidents that had the potential to divide our community, with seriously negative consequences to deep relationships that had been built over many years. Those of us working as a team to resolve these issues were way out of our depth.  Working with Chandra helped us understand and learn a very respectful, objective way to approach the situation with all parties involved.  Her guidance and expertise provided the process, tools, and best environment for everyone to stay open, honest, and focus on re-building relationships for the future, rather than remaining negatively impacted by past events. Based on that experience, and the resulting healing of our community, we have formally implemented this model of Right Relationship throughout our entire organization. Chandra is skilled, inclusive, and a wonderful person to partner with, no matter how difficult the situation." --Board President, Seattle-based Non-profit
Chandra Emery facilitated one of the most challenging and politically charged public processes I have managed in my 30 years of public service.  She quickly assessed the group’s dynamics and fearlessly, calmly and steadily guided this advisory board through a decision-making process to complete resolution. She is particularly skilled at fostering inclusivity and welcoming dissent, without allowing conflict to derail the group.  She is a master of conflict resolution and group process.  Without hesitation, I recommend Chandra to facilitate your group or build your team." -- Laura Z,  Director, Clackamas County Business and Community Services (retired)
​I am so thankful to have received assistance from Chandra as my husband and I skirted around the possibility of divorce. Chandra shared her exceptional warmth, wisdom and understanding, always showing her positive nature. With Chandra’s help, I feel empowered to once again enjoy my journey with my husband of 36 years." -L
​Chandra’s clear, compassionate, and wise voice led to some pivotal changes in my life. She helped me see my own strength while also supporting me towards self-advocacy and growth." - H

Location

Offering Telehealth and In-Person Appointments. 
Honeyman House
834 SW St. Clair Avenue, #206
Portland, Oregon 97205​
Accessible by Max Train and Bus #s 15 & 51
It may be that when we no longer know what to do
we have come to our real work,
and that when we no longer know which way to go
we have come to our real journey.
The mind that is not baffled is not employed.
The impeded stream is the one that sings.
– Wendell Berry