Holistic Counseling in Oregon

About: Danièla

Background and Influence

Over the years, I’ve sought out and continue to learn from practitioners in a variety of traditions that compliment traditional therapy, including shamanism, traditional and spiritual herbalism, Mahayana Buddhism, Jungian therapy, and yogic and energetic practices.

These teachings, alongside scientifically-backed modalities, continue to shape and enrich the way I approach therapy today.

Therapeutic Style

My style is deeply informed by Jungian depth psychology and Eastern philosophical practices, which form the foundation of my work.

In session, this translates to the integration of mindfulness, symbolic exploration, and a respect for the unconscious, with the option of weaving in somatic, herbal, and spiritual practices when supportive.

I also utilize behavioral and relationally based approaches, and tend to be psychoeducation heavy and directive--moreso in the beginning phases of therapy.

Education and Training

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino, where I also studied International Politics.

I went on to complete a Master’s degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy at Lewis & Clark Graduate School, with focused courses in Existential Therapy, Spirituality, Sex Therapy, EcoTherapy and Eating Disorders.

In 2015, I trained as a yoga instructor with a focus in Vinyasa and Ashtanga practices. Around the same time, I received my Reiki Master certification, deepening my commitment to energy-based healing practices.

A bulk of my knowledge on plant medicine was passed down from my abuelo (of both Mexican and Yaqui heritage), though I also apprenticed for a year at the Gaia School in a community herbalist program and have continued advanced studies in herbalism since then.

Further post-graduate trainings can be found under the Trainings and Experience section.

Random Facts:

My hobbies include interior design, b horror films, old records, riding horses, and taking home stray plants despite already having way too many. I am openly mixed race, gender fluid and part of the LGBTQ community

Training and Experience

Experience

I have been in private practice for 5 years and also formerly worked at Insight Northwest. I'm a part of a small team at Winter Wellness.

I've trained and served as a gambling addiction counselor, crisis worker, and interned for Washington County 's Victims of Crime sector.

Titles and Certifications

Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC) - Instructor: Dr. Ramani

Sacred Plant Medicine: Community Herbalist - Gaia School of Healing

Registered Yoga Teacher trained in Vinyasa tradition - Cloud Nine Yoga

Reiki Master trained in the Usui Tradition

Trainings and Continued Education

Narrative Therapy Yearlong (Evanston Family Therapy Center)

Jungian Dream Analysis, Archetypal Astrology, Persona, Anima/Animus, Feminine in Fairytales, Love and the Shadow, The Question of Evil, and other Jungian-based trainings - various instructors.

Jungian Somatics Intensive (Jane Clapp)

Shamanic Medicine Weeklong Intensive (Portland, OR)

Taboo, Shamanism, and Jungian Psychoanalysis (IAJS Seminar)

Reproductive Care:

The Impact of Stigma on Mental Health and Quality of Life of Infertile Women (CE Learning Systems)

Perinatal Mental Health 201 (UCLA Center of Excellence)

Perinatal Depression: An Overview and Updates (UCLA Center of Excellence)

The Latest in PMDD Research (PMIC)

Integrative Medicine

Towards Psychobiotics: The Microbiome as a Key Regulator of Brain and Behavior (NCCIH)

Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change (Georgia Ede, MD)

MDMA-Assisted Therapy in the Treatment of PTSD (Ingmar Gorman, PhD)

Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapies; A Policy Perspective (Victor Cabral, MSW)

An Introduction of Ayahuasca for Mental Health Providers (Jeffery Guss, MD)

Introduction to Clinically Relevant Herb-Drug Interactions (NIH)

Herbal Medications; An Evidence-Based Review (Jose Lança, MD, Ph.D)

Abuse, Sexual and Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Training (Washington County Victims Services)

Developmental Trauma: Strategies for Intervention (Dr. Adam McCormick)

Working with Victims of Sexual Assault and Violence & Legal Standing of Survivors of Crime (Victims Services Training - PA)

Trauma and Narcissism: Personality Disorders as Trauma-Related Disorders (Instructor: Janina Fisher, Ph.D)

Legal and Ethical Considerations for Working with Narcissism and NA/ARS (Instructor: Catherine Barrett, Ph.D)