Meet Emily.
As an AuDHD, queer, and non-monogamous therapist, Emily understands the unique challenges facing clients in the neurodivergent, LBGTQIA+, and non-monogamous communities. Based in Portland, Oregon and practicing solely online through Telehealth, Emily works with clients in both Oregon and Washington to develop a deeper sense of self-knowledge, self-compassion, and acceptance. She is focused on fostering an inclusive, and body/sex-positive environment for growth. Emily has experience with neurodiverse clients across the ADHD and Autism spectrum as well as clients in open/polyamorous relationships, and her work is kink aware and affirming, as well as LGBTQ+ and gender affirming. Emily offers a non-judgmental space for growth and exploration, with commitment to authenticity and depth-oriented counseling practices. Emily works to help provide each client with a new perspective on life, creating room for more joy, fulfillment, and creating lasting change.
Emily offers ADHD and Autism assessments for adult clients wanting to gain better self-understanding. Emily's work focuses on individual clients who are 18+ years old as well as couples, throuples, and polycules.
Emily is a current Professional Counselor Associate in Oregon and a Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington under the supervision of Justin Little, LMFT and Katie Keck, LMFT.
Emily Ross-Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor (OR), Licensed Mental Health Associate (WA)
Approach:
Individual + Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy is when a therapist helps one singular person through different areas of concern. Typically to address personal, professional, emotional, and psychological concerns.
Couples Therapy is when all partners in a committed relationship are treated at the same time by the same therapist. Typically to improve communication and build a stronger bond.
Areas of Specialty:
Autism, ADHD, Anxiety
Emily supports a broad spectrum of clients in developing self-awareness and moving toward acceptance during times of psychological, relational, and existential difficulty. Her work is especially tailored for neurodivergent individuals (with a focus on ADHD and Autism), those navigating non-monogamous or polyamorous relationships, and anyone seeking an inclusive, kink-aware, and body/sex-positive space to explore attachment patterns and relationship dynamics. Regardless of identity or goals, Emily shows up without judgment — committed to authenticity, depth-oriented counseling, and helping clients discover new perspectives and lasting change.
Certifications:
MIGDAS-2 Certified Adult Autism Assessor
The MIGDAS-2 is a gold-standard assessment tool for identifying autism in adults, and certification means your therapist has specialized training in recognizing how autism presents in people who may have gone undiagnosed their entire lives.