Jami@CatalystCounseling.org
(503) 516-0573
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Background
Education and Employment
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Reed College. Afterward, I accepted a position at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) working with oncology patients through various stages of their cancer diagnoses. After working in this position for two years, I realized that I wanted to continue my education, in order to work with individuals and families in more therapeutic settings.
I began graduate school shortly after and earned my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Pacific University. During my education, I held two internships: one at the Reed College Counseling Center and the other at the Pacific University Psychological Service Center. In both placements, I provided individual therapy for college students and adults with varied concerns and backgrounds.
Immediately after graduating, I accepted a position as the Camp Erin Clinical Coordinator. Camp Erin is a Providence Hospice program and is the first overnight camp in the Portland community specifically for children and teenagers grieving the death of a loved one. I was a volunteer for this program for the first two years (2005 & 2006), and have been on staff for the last three years (2007, 2008, & 2009). I am also part time staff at the Dougy Center.
I have also facilitated several childrens groups for the program Me, Too & Co, an 8-week bereavement support group for children and families grieving the death of a loved one.
Volunteer Service
I have been a volunteer as a group facilitator for The Dougy Center for grieving children and families since 2000. I have worked with preschoolers, middle-schoolers, teens and adult caregivers. I am still very connected to the Dougy Center, as a volunteer, a contracted coordinator and an overall strong supporter of their programs.
Professional Association Memberships
Association for Death Education & Counseling
National Alliance of Grieving Children
National Board for Certified Counselors
Oregon Psychological Association
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