Chris Doud, LCSW (they/he) is a trauma-informed psychotherapy associate. They use a psycho-dynamic, social-justice-minded, and person-centered approach. Chris is dedicated to cultural humility and responsiveness. They are skilled in coordinated care (including for gender-affirming care), case management, and trauma-informed psychotherapy. Chris has worked providing mental health therapy to clients since 2019 and has worked in the field of social services since 2015.

Chris’s client-centered therapy approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR, including dyadic resourcing).

Chris welcomes people with a wide range of identities, and focuses on serving trans and nonbinary (TGNB) people seeking support with:

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dissociation, and stress-related conditions
• Religious trauma
• Bipolar, depression, and other mood disorders
• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Unusual perceptions (psychosis, etc.)
• Gender-affirming care and/or referrals
• Existential issues, such as complicated grief or adjusting to life changes

Chris honors each person as an expert in their own lives and aims to be a trustworthy steward on their journey. They currently offer telehealth (online video) appointments for both private pay and Oregon Health Plan patients. They are available for a free 15-minute consultation to make sure they are the right fit for you.

Education, Licenses, and Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science, Social Work, June 2016, Portland State University, Portland, OR
• Master of Social Work, December 2018, Portland State University, Portland, OR
• Transgender Care: Identity- and Trauma-Informed Care, 2022, BraveSpace LLC (OR)
• Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing/EMDR, 2021
  • Fully trained: Level 1 and 2 with Dr. Philip Manfield
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis, 2019
  • Current registered provider of CBTp with NW Provider Network (OR)
• Family Psychoeducation: Multi-Family Groups, 2019, EASA Center for Excellence (OR)
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST), 2017, Washington County Health Dept (OR)