Willamette Wellness Center

Hello, I’m Arin. It’s nice to meet you.
You’re probably viewing my page because there’s something in your life you want to change. You’ve come to the right place.

I want to hear your story and understand why you’re seeking counseling. No matter what you’re experiencing out there in the world, in session I bring warmth, caring, respect, and a desire to help you to heal and grow. It doesn’t matter how young or old you are, what you have been though, or have yet to achieve, your healing journey isn’t over… it’s just beginning.

EDUCATION
I hold a BA in Psychology from Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon and a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy (MA MFT) from George Fox University in Portland, Oregon.

EXPERIENCE
Since 2009 I have been either studying psychology, practicing psychology, or both. In the beginning of my work with clients, I spent many years in community mental health treating seriously and persistently mentally ill clients (SPMI) with little to no resources for help. It was here that I discovered that the majority of the population I was treating was suffering from multiple forms of trauma. This led me to focus on trauma informed care in order to better serve and understand my clients. I became trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and am EMDR certified through the EMDR board: EMDRIA.ORG. I have also completed level 1 training in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and am located on the IFS website under find a therapist feature: https://selfleadership.org. This additional training and experience has been instrumental for me to be able to treat anxiety, insomnia, depression, trauma, PTSD, dissociation, chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, anger/irritability, somatic complaints, and many other issues that come with traumatic experiences.

After my work in the public sector I began private and then created my own online group practice, Willamette Wellness Center. In 2019/2020 I became level 1 trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS). My passion for PTSD/C-PTSD treatment continues to lead me to become involved in more trainings to further my experience in trauma treatment.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
I currently hold a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MA), am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with the State of Oregon’s Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, and am a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). You can visit the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists for more information about these credentials at www.Oregon.gov.
I am EMDR trained (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and am an EMDR Certified Counselor. You can find my profile on EMDRIA.ORG by clicking on the “find a therapist” icon and entering my name.
I have completed level 1 IFS training (Internal Family Systems).

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
I am currently a member of:

The American Counseling Association (ACA)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA)