Marlena Johnson, is the founder and owner of Living Tree Wellness Center located in Newberg, and West Linn, Oregon. She is a Licensed Clinical Social worker native to Alaska. As the child of a service member, divorced parents, and part of the neurodivergent community, Marlena’s passion for trauma-focused mental health care is rooted in personal experience. It has also contributed to her support of military service members, first responders, and their families. Marlena earned a Master’s Social Work from Portland State University. She went on to gain additional experience in EMDR, and Equine-Assisted therapy. Her goals include directing a trauma counseling center, and participating in research in experiential therapy modalities to make them more accessible. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Clinical Director Marlena works with trauma clients, supervises clinicians, and develops group curriculums to better serve the needs of her community. She has years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and members of the SPMI community in private practice, and community mental health settings. Her grass roots approach to care centers on education that empowers clients to understand themselves and focus on their strengths as they move toward recovery and healing. Marlena’s academic background includes degrees in social work, counseling and addiction recovery, which have sharpened her expertise in trauma recovery and evidence-based care. She is committed to creating change on the micro, mezo and macro level though direct work with individuals, partnering and volunteering with community organizations, and engaging with government to mold social policy. Outside of work, Marlena enjoys martial arts, hiking, reading, travel, and spending time with family and friends.