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Erin Cochran

Erin Cochran

Eugene,OR

Summary

Compassionate student therapist and June 2023 counseling graduate offering strength-based approaches to supporting client healing. Currently pursuing Registered Counseling Associate status working towards licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon.


Ever-evolving therapeutic approach. Currently utilizing elements of Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems/ Parts Work, Life Span Integration, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Positive Psychology to empower clients to connect with their inner knowing. LGBTQIA+ aligned.


Will pursue the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology following completion of Doctor of Education in Sport and Performance Psychology Dissertation (June 2023 - June 2024).

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Therapist

NeuStart Psychiatry
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
  • Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans.
  • Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
  • Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
  • Addressed cultural and diversity issues to provide clients with culturally responsive care.
  • Collaborated with clinical psychiatrist to review shared client progress and update treatment plans.
  • Completed 350 direct client contact hours.
  • Participated in individual and group supervision to foster therapeutic growth.

Content Strategist

University Of Western States
06.2017 - 06.2023

Member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Employee Engagement and Culture Council (EECC) and Commencement committees.


  • Create compelling brand stories across multiple platforms: website, social media, email marketing, print collateral and advertisements.
  • Applied video editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Created dynamic graphics and pieces to increase website and social media traffic.
  • Developed original content using social listening and independent sources.
  • Media relations for university news and features.
  • Manage external university publications (Annual Report and Alumni Magazine).

Athletic Communications Assistant

University Of Oregon Athletic Department
06.2016 - 06.2017

Sports information director for UO men's golf, acrobatics and tumbling, women's soccer, women's tennis and secondary contact for men's basketball and cross country.


  • Generate press releases, competition previews, game/meet notes, recaps and feature stories.
    • Lead media operations at home events and travel to away games/competitions.
    • Record in-game statistics and compile season/career statistics.
    • Conduct public relations initiatives including story placements, social media campaigns and web strategy for local and national media and goducks.com.
    • Work closely with the PAC 12 Conference and assist in all 18 Ducks varsity sports and other aspects within the Athletic Communications office.

Athletic Communications Assistant

University Of Minnesota Athletic Department
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Generate press releases, competition previews, game/meet notes, recaps and feature stories.
  • Lead media operations at home events and travel to away games/competitions.
  • Record in-game statistics and compile season/career statistics.
  • Conduct public relations initiatives including story placements, social media campaigns and web strategy for local and national media and gophersports.com
  • Work closely with the Big 10 Conference and assist in all 21 Gopher varsity sports and other aspects within the Athletic Communications office.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

University of Western States
Portland, OR
06.2023

Master of Education - Applied Kinesiology Emphasis in Sport Management

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication: Public Relations

Winona State University
Winona, MN
05.2013

Skills

Clinical Mental Health Counseling:

  • Patient Intake and Histories
  • Therapist Collaboration
  • Setting Treatment Goals
  • Multicultural Counseling
  • Health Records Management

Marketing/Communications:

  • Copy Writing - News and Feature Stories, Internal Communications
  • Brand Management
  • Publications - Annual Report and Alumni Magazine
  • University Podcast Host (UWS Life Podcast; Mindfulness Mental Health Podcast)

Timeline

Student Therapist

NeuStart Psychiatry
04.2022 - 06.2023

Content Strategist

University Of Western States
06.2017 - 06.2023

Athletic Communications Assistant

University Of Oregon Athletic Department
06.2016 - 06.2017

Athletic Communications Assistant

University Of Minnesota Athletic Department
09.2014 - 06.2016

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

University of Western States

Master of Education - Applied Kinesiology Emphasis in Sport Management

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication: Public Relations

Winona State University
Erin Cochran