Background and Experience
I am Licensed Psychologist in Oregon (#1661) with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. My clinical practice focuses on bringing heart and compassion to the practice of evidence-based psychotherapy.
In the past I have worked in numerous clinical settings: an employee assistance program, a psychotherapy training and research clinic, a suicide prevention hotline, a private practice specializing in working with GLBTQ folks, a parole and probation program, a college counseling center, a homeless outreach center, a GLBTQ community center, an HIV wellness service, an inpatient treatment center, an outpatient mental health center, a medical school, and a veterans affairs hospital.
I am both a clinician and a researcher. In my clinical practice, I provide individual psychotherapy and also direct the Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, & Training Center. At Portland Psychotherapy, we also have a specialist clinic called the Portland Mood Disorders Clinic, where we specialize in the treatmtment of depression. I blog about mindfulness and science along with my colleague Brian Thompson at our blog: Scientific Mindfulness.
My research focuses on training therapists in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and reducing stigma and shame, particularly among individuals with substance abuse problems. I also conduct research on the ability of counselors to work with diverse clients.
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