Lilly Brown

Associate

Pronouns: She/Her

Identities: Parent

Therapeutic Style: Compassionate, Attuned, and Affirming

Services Provided:

• Adult Individual Therapy
• Child Family Therapy (ages 2+)

Who I am as a Therapist

Children are constantly learning how to navigate the world around them, and it’s our job to help them! As a therapist and a mom to my own kid, I strive to create a safe environment for children to explore their past experiences and imagine their future ones. I believe that treating children with unconditional positive regard and allowing them to communicate using their natural language (play!) is key to creating a positive and open therapeutic relationship.

A child’s caregivers and community are crucial to their learning, and I do not take their influence lightly. I work directly with families to teach strategies to implement with their child(ren) at home to encourage a lifelong environment of healing and growing long after my contribution is complete. I understand how challenging it can be to raise a child and never impart judgement on any of the families I have the opportunity to work with. It takes a village, and I’d be honored to be welcomed into yours.

I have nearly a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and families, in areas such as preschool teaching, nannying, child welfare/foster care, group therapy, and play therapy. I have a master’s degree in social work with a focus in clinical work with children and families, which has further solidified my passion for this field.

I am a cis, white therapist and am keenly aware of my position and privilege in the therapy world. I take an approach of cultural humility, leaning on you as the expert of your own life to give me a window into your family’s unique challenges. I am honored to work with children and families of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Areas of Focus

Therapeutic Approaches 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS)
• Creative Arts Interventions
• Emotionally Focused Therapy
• Gender Affirming Care (GAC)
• GAC Letter Writing
• Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
• Mind-Body / Somatic
• Mindfulness
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Narrative Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Socio-Emotional Relationship Therapy (SERT)

Who I am when I'm not a Therapist

I was born and raised in Gig Harbor, WA (outside of Seattle). My life outside of being a therapist revolves around my wonderful husband and our baby boy. When I have a quiet moment, I love to read suspense novels, tend to our vegetable and herb garden, and foster my relationships with family and friends. I am an extrovert at heart and thrive when I’m surrounded by loved ones! While I enjoy a sunny day, I feel most comfortable during rainstorms and have found a cozy piece of home here in Portland, OR.

Training & Experience  

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training
• Licensed as QMHP-R and CSWA in the state of Oregon
• Training and experience in Play Project, Theraplay, and Floortime techniques
• Training and experience in child-centered play therapy
• Experience working with children with Autism and other behavioral challenges
• 4+ years of preschool teaching experience
• AmeriCorps program management experience
• Experience in child welfare/foster care