Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community And Volunteer Work
Additional Training
Timeline
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Lorin Pritts

Portland,OR

Summary

I am a reliable, diligent, and energetic therapist who can be relied on to work well with other team members, demonstrate good clinical judgment, and prioritize the wellbeing and care of my clients:

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Calm in stressful situations and good at diffusing tense situations

Proficient at post-modern therapeutic techniques

Comfortable acclimating to and building community in a workplace

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

LMFT, Clinical Supervisor and Therapist

Rebel Heart
11.2021 - Current
  • Supervise interns and students in conducting Affirmative Therapy with LGBTQIA2S+ folks
  • Continuing clinical work with transgender and queer folks around gender identity and orientation.

LMFT, Owner/Operator

Convergence Therapy
09.2017 - 11.2021
  • Conduct individual and family therapy at a private practice under supervision by Pilar Hernandez-Wolfe
  • Handle all record keeping, scheduling, and logistics needs of the practice
  • Work with transgender and queer folks around gender identity and orientation issues utilizing an affirming stance.

Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

Lewis & Clark Clinic
06.2016 - 09.2017
  • Conducted individual and family therapy utilizing Narrative, Internal Family Systems, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques under supervision by Pilar Hernandez-Wolfe and Mogan Fitz Gibbon
  • Worked with transgender, queer, and POC folks around issues surrounding race, religion, gender identity, and orientation utilizing an affirming stance
  • Worked both as a therapist and an advocate where appropriate.

Secure Residential Treatment Specialist II

Cascadia BHC
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Supervised the safety and care of individuals suffering from severe mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, major depression, and bipolar I and II
  • Taught classes in interpersonal communication, life skills, coping skills, and directed mindfulness practices for clients
  • Planned, organized, implemented, and supervised outings into the community for clients.

Teacher Counselor

Youth Villages
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Provided for the physical daily care of youths in a residential care program
  • Taught young clients about necessary life and coping skills
  • Helped to design and implement treatment plans
  • Used creativity and counseling skills to design classes and activities for young clients
  • Planned, organized, implemented, and supervised outings into the community for clients.

Academic Advisor

Northcentral University
02.2013 - 01.2014
  • Worked closely with psychology students to motivate and encourage them towards the successful completion of their degree plans
  • Resolved grievances about faculty and university concerns
  • Developed and customized degree plans to meet academic, intellectual, and licensure needs
  • Created academic plans and coordinated resources for students who were struggling academically.

Financial Aid Processing Specialist

Northcentral University
09.2011 - 02.2013
  • Disbursed financial aid funds on a per course basis for graduate and undergraduate programs
  • Ensure compliance with Department of Education regulations regarding financial aid distribution
  • Developed and maintained training aids for new employees
  • Independently created and implemented new procedure for the disbursement of Pell Grant funds.

Education

M.A. Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy - Sex Therapy

Lewis & Clark
Portland, OR
09.2017

B. A. in Psychology -

Northcentral University
Prescott Valley, AZ
07.2013

Skills

  • Systemic Clinical Supervision
  • Queer and Trans Identities
  • Complex Trauma
  • Religious Trauma and Spiritual Abuse

Community And Volunteer Work

  • Neurofeedback Center at Sober Way Home, Prescott, AZ, 06/2013, 08/2013, Assisting people recovering from addictive behaviors as a Neurofeedback Technician
  • It Takes a Village - Uganda, 09/2014, 06/2016, Creating, coordinating, and hosting fundraising events to benefit a counselor training program in rural Uganda
  • Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Clinic, Portland, OR, 07/2017, 12/2017, Giving feedback to MFT students about therapeutic skills and interventions used during sessions

Additional Training

  • AAMFT Supervisor Training, 02/2022
  • EMDR Training, EMDR Consulting, 03/2023

Timeline

LMFT, Clinical Supervisor and Therapist

Rebel Heart
11.2021 - Current

LMFT, Owner/Operator

Convergence Therapy
09.2017 - 11.2021

Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

Lewis & Clark Clinic
06.2016 - 09.2017

Secure Residential Treatment Specialist II

Cascadia BHC
08.2014 - 01.2015

Teacher Counselor

Youth Villages
06.2014 - 08.2014

Academic Advisor

Northcentral University
02.2013 - 01.2014

Financial Aid Processing Specialist

Northcentral University
09.2011 - 02.2013

M.A. Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy - Sex Therapy

Lewis & Clark

B. A. in Psychology -

Northcentral University
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