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Joann Lundberg
LPC ATR-BC, LCAT, Clinical Supervisor
Child & Family Therapy | Art Therapy | EMDR
At a young age Joann discovered the healing power of art as a safe way of accessing confusing feelings that may be difficult or too painful to express verbally. Later on, she discovered EMDR and has found it to be an effective tool for self-empowerment and resolution to break free of past trauma.
Joann holds a master’s degree in Art Therapy from Saint Mary of the Woods College. Additionally, she has completed trainings on Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), domestic violence and sexual assault, and attachment disorders.
In addition, she utilizes EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a highly effective brain-based therapy, primarily used to treat trauma symptoms, but which can be used for a variety of issues clients face.
Joann is a bilingual clinician (English & Spanish) and has worked extensively with Latinos.
Jordan Grant
LPC, ATR, Licensed Clinician
Art Therapy | CBT | Narrative Therapy | Collaborative Problem Solving Ecotherapy principles
Jordan is a dedicated Mental Health Therapist. She earned her Masters in Art Therapy from Marylhurst University. She earned her Masters in Art Therapy from Marylhurst University and also has additional training in nature based practices. Over the past 7 years, Jordan has worked with children, adults, and families in the mental health field in a variety of settings including; schools, hospitals, clinics, and group homes. While working at Albertina Kerr and Morrison Child and Family Services at the beginning of her mental health career, she provided assessment and treatment to children and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma experiences.
She provided counseling services to students and their families in the Oregon City school district and at Bridges Middle School prior to working at Happy Valley Counseling in 2022. She is a lifelong artist and through her unique perspective, she blends creativity into the therapeutic healing process to help her clients ease into a renewed sense of spirit.
Music and dancing are an essential part of Jordan’s life. She has a knack for bringing people together to collaborate on art and music. Jordan loves exploring nature with her partner and their two dogs, Hurley and Ziggy. She has also been actively training in aerial silks and trapeze for the past year.
Tiffany Merchant
MS, Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Supervisor
Individuals, Couples, & Families | Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) | Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) | Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Tiffany works with children, families, and adults who are experiencing difficulties in specific areas or who just need support as they go through different phases of life. She has experience working with caregivers of children whose age range from newborn to young adult and has experience working directly with children as young as 3 to adults. Tiffany is skilled in supporting clients of all ages experiencing struggles with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, significant transitions in life, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship, and custody concerns. She has been practicing for about 8 years and understands the unique journey of each individual in therapy.
Tiffany uses an evidenced based approach to support her clients. She is certified in child trauma therapy (TF-CBT) and she is a registered facilitator of Circle of Security-Parenting to help caregivers meet their child(ren)'s emotional needs as well as their physical needs.
Tiffany would love to connect with you to assess how she might be able to support you or someone you care for. It is her desire to help others learn the power they have in their own lives and to step into their role as expert of themselves.
Years in Practice: 9 Years
She is certified in TF-CBT, Gottman Couples Therapy, and Circle of Security-Parenting.
Tessa Turner
M.A., ATR, LAT, Professional Counselor Associate
Individuals, Children (starting at 8+), Adolescents, Young adults, and Families | Art therapy, Grief and Loss Art Therapy, CBT
Tessa is a registered Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. She earned her Master’s degree in Art Therapy, with additional psychotherapy counseling coursework at Lewis & Clark College Graduate School. She has worked with children, adolescents, and their families in a wide variety of contexts and settings including: youth correctional facilities, hospitals, schools, client homes, and mental health clinics.
While working as a Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician III at Catholic Community Services of Western Washington (CCSWW), Tessa worked within a team to provide community-based crisis intervention, de-escalation, and wraparound with intensive services (WISe) to children, adolescents and their families for two years.
She then worked as an outpatient behavioral health and wellness art therapist intern at Weston Counseling & Wellness for one year, working with and assessing children, adolescents, and young adults with traumatic experiences, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Adrienne Jeannerat
M.A., Professional Counselor Associate, ATR-P
Individuals, Adolescents (starting 14+), and Young adults | Types of therapy: Art therapy, trauma therapy, EMDR technique, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Identity, Confidence, Self-esteem, Relational trauma and Attachment
Adrienne is a licensed professional counselor associate. She earned her Master’s degree in Art Therapy, with additional psychotherapy counseling coursework at Marylhurst University. She has provided art therapy to adolescents at an alternative high school during her internship at Marylhurst and worked for 10 years in subacute and residential inpatient settings with adults struggling with severe mental health diagnoses. She is experienced in providing psychoeducation and treating trauma through the lens of attachment theory, applying strengths-based, trauma-informed practices. She has completed her first course of EMDR and is currently supervised in EMDR consultation.
She utilizes a combination of a person-centered approach,art therapy, EMDR, and psychotherapy interventions throughout the therapeutic process to help guide the client access their inherent healing and wisdom, to express themselves more fully and authentically with compassion.
She strives to foster a supportive therapeutic alliance that builds hope, a sense of connectedness, and self-esteem in the client. Within an open-hearted, accepting, and safe space, clients can build trust through the therapeutic relationship to safely explore who they are, process past experiences, and bolster hope for where they are going.
When Adrienne is not at work she enjoys being in nature, being humbled by mountains, and balancing life with yoga and music.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” -Marianne Williamson
Melissa Dawn Ackley
MAAT, Professional Counselor Associate, ATR-P
Individuals, Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, and Families
| Art Therapy | Person-Centered Ecopsychology/Ecosomatics
Melissa Dawn is a native Texan and Oregon transplant, having relocated to Portland to pursue her MA degree in Art Therapy from Lewis & Clark, with an undergraduate studio art degree focused in ceramics. Beginning with her early childhood memories, Melissa recalls an ever-present fondness for experiential exploration and creative expression, creating 3-D and multimedia art with inspiration from the human and non-human natural world. The relationally connective aspects and insight-giving, healing value of melding art-making and psychology continue to motivate her work as an Art Therapist.
Melissa Dawn comes with diverse experience in varied environments with an array of populations, including public schools, a K-12 alternative therapeutic school, residential teen recovery, local homeless shelter, those living with dementia and other memory loss, adults and families during loved ones’ last seasons and end-of-life care in partnership with hospice.
In her clinical work as an Art Therapist, she integrates her present, Person-Centered way of being with Ecosomatics and an invitation to expand our perceptions of intuitive, embodied experience and how we relate to nature. She holds a belief based in evidence that sensory embodiment and a deepened connection to our natural world evokes a sense of belonging and interconnectedness which dispels estrangement and isolation, makes a way for felt anxiousness to be exchanged for calm, creates a space where grief, loss and trauma may be processed at one’s personal pace and in one’s unique way, and opens the door for the challenges of life to be confronted sans judgment.
You can often find Melissa toodling her way through the wonders of Rose City. She enjoys being with her family, her cats, her garden, some good music and good food with other people bring her great joy.
You might also see her on a nearby or coastal trail (rain or shine), enjoying the here and now whilst observing the natural world and collecting found objects for art-making as she connects with people along the way. With a formally educated and lovingly attuned presence, Melissa would love to meet you alongside your journey, and welcomes you to come as you are.
Melissa holds a Masters in Art Therapy from Lewis & Clark College with an emphasis in Ecopsychology, coursework in Creative Interventions and Body/Movement, and is certified in ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and trained in NVCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention).
Amanda A. Sanabria
Creative Art Therapist, ATR-BC, Professional Counselor Associate
Individuals, Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, and Families
Amanda is a licensed, board-certified Creative Arts Therapist with seven years of experience dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals through evidence-based practices and creative arts. She brings a person-centered approach to therapy, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships and providing safe, creative, trauma-informed interventions.
She has experience working in the New York school systems, Amanda integrates traditional talk therapy with creative practices to address a wide range of challenges faced by children and families. Her role involves developing trauma-informed directives that foster positive youth development and help young people navigate anxiety, depression, academic challenges, and trauma. Her experience in a dynamic school environment has enhanced her ability to adapt therapeutic approaches to diverse age groups and abilities, ensuring effective support in both individual and group settings.
Since graduating in 2021, Amanda has specialized in crafting engaging and therapeutic art experiences and is proficient in facilitating both in-person and virtual sessions. She collaborates closely with families and healthcare teams, promoting open communication to ensure optimal care and support.
Amanda is committed to providing empathetic care, psycho-education, and coaching to help young people overcome struggles and build resilience. She is passionate about creating safe spaces for expression and self-exploration, believing in meeting individuals where they are to help them achieve their full potential. Amanda is also fluent in Spanish language.
Casey Woeber
Casey Woeber, ATR-P, QMHP | Professional Counselor Associate
Adults, Neurodiverse, LGBTQ+
Art Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Trauma-Informed, Person Centered
Casey is a trauma-informed art therapist supporting the healing journey through grief, anxiety, depression, traumas, and uncertainty. Casey practices art therapy with a compassionate, gentle approach to mental health. They focus on providing a safe space for highly sensitive, neurodivergent, and LGBTQ+ individuals in their process of moving toward their deepest authentic selves. Casey values establishing safety through practicing informed consent. They are an ally in your journey towards holistic healing, tapping into psychological, emotional, physiological, and spiritual processing.
Casey is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and holds a Masters Degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Lewis and Clark College. They are a white, nonbinary, neurodivergent human with direct experience with lived trauma.
They incorporate Art and Somatic Therapy with regular talk therapy, inviting clients to engage in mindful movement and expressive arts techniques. Art Therapy is for all levels of artistic experience and involves expression using imagery and symbolism to tap into deep healing and self-understanding. Somatic Therapy involves tapping into the body to process trauma and to soothe the nervous system.
Rhiannon Clingman
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
M.A., QMHP-R
Rhiannon Clingman is a dedicated and compassionate school counselor with a strong foundation in clinical mental health counseling. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Rhiannon brings a wealth of experience in individual and group counseling, having worked extensively with children, families, and individuals in both school and community settings. In her previous job she worked as a counselor for a school district she provided one-on-one support to students, developed and implemented comprehensive counseling programs, and collaborated with educators and families to build student success. Rhiannon also has a passion for working with families, supporting parent-child bonding, and providing guidance using the Triple P Positive Parenting Program. Her experience in this role solidified her passion for supporting individuals' emotional and personal growth.
Rhiannon excels at providing her expertise to clients with addressing challenges such as anxiety, grief, depression, and conflict resolution. She is deeply committed to ethical and client-centered counseling practices, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in every interaction.
Rhiannon is passionate about promoting mental health and wellness and takes a holistic approach to supporting her clients on their journey toward healing and well-being.
Toby Lyons, LCSW
Individuals | Children (starting at 3+) | Adolescents | Young adults | Families
Toby Lyons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Portland, Oregon, with a passion for empowering individuals and families through compassionate care and effective support. Toby earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Portland State University in June 2014 and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Latin American Studies from Bennington College.
With over a decade of experience in social services, Toby currently serves as the Interpreter Services Project Manager at the Oregon Health Authority, where she leads a team dedicated to implementing innovative solutions for healthcare interpreter services. Her expertise in project management and collaboration ensures that diverse perspectives are integrated into the development of essential community resources.
Previously, Toby worked as a Lead Wraparound Care Coordinator in Washington County, providing coaching and support to Care Coordinators to ensure families receive high-quality wraparound care. Her bilingual skills in Spanish and English enable her to connect meaningfully with clients from diverse backgrounds, fostering a supportive environment where their voices are heard.
Toby's earlier roles included Bilingual Wraparound Care Coordinator and various positions within child welfare and educational settings, where she focused on family engagement, crisis intervention, and resource coordination. Her commitment to anti-oppressive practices and racial equity has been a guiding principle throughout her career.
In addition to her professional work, Toby volunteered as a group co-leader at the Portland Dialectical Behavior Therapy Institute, facilitating skills-based group therapy for teens and adults. Her dedication to enhancing mental health resources in the community reflects her belief in the transformative power of therapy.
For the last two years, Toby has been a leader in language access advocacy. She was Washington County’s first Language Access Coordinator and is now working on increasing access to Qualified/Certified health care interpreters in Oregon.
With a strong foundation in social work and a deep commitment to fostering resilience in individuals and families, Toby Lyons is dedicated to creating positive, lasting change in the lives of those she serves.
Elvira Bertrand
Professional Counselor Associate
Individuals | Children (starting at 12+) | Adolescents | Adults
Elvira Bertrand is a dedicated Art Therapist with a rich background in facilitating therapeutic art sessions for various populations. Their experience includes working with adolescents and adults facing challenges such as substance use, anxiety, depression, incarceration, and identity exploration. Elvira effectively combines creative expression with therapeutic techniques to help clients visualize their goals and develop essential coping skills.
Elvira has developed and executed narrative-based cognitive-behavioral art therapy curricula tailored to meet the specific needs of clients. Alongside traditional art forms, they strongly believe in the strength and connection that can come from creative activities such as Dungeons & Dragons, video games, and board games. All these interventions stemmed from personal passions. Through the use of visual narrative games, minecraft world-building, and simple co-op puzzle games, Elvira has found the power in finding tools that live outside the traditional art box.
In their free time, they love to connect with friends over movies, games of all sorts, and figuring out what kind of plant has crossed their path on a nature trail. Using informed and therapeutic interventions, Elvira is excited to work alongside you and help you blossom while completing your goals.
Formal Education and Training
Elvira has obtained a master’s degree in Art Therapy from Lewis&Clark College. They are also certified by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and trained in trauma-informed interventions and values.