Chris Cochran, EdD, LMHC

Practice

Chris is not actively seeing clients.

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Approach and Background

He uses elements of Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Attachment Theory, Family Systems Theory, Cognitive Behavior Theory, Lifespan Integration and Solution-oriented Therapy, as well as other evidence-based strategies to help clients build skills and find healing. He enjoys working with children, youth and families to build new skills, find healing and grow together. 

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Education

• Trinity Western University, B.A. in Social Sciences with a Concentration in Sociology and Minor in Psychology

• M.Ed. in Counseling at City University in Seattle, WA

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at George Fox University, with dissertation focusing on correlations between K-12 school-based therapeutic/behavioral interventions and improved teacher-student rapport.

• Research interests include trauma and brain development, trauma-informed approaches to healing,  attachment and attunement, and effective approaches to serving students with Autism, depression, anxiety and ADHD.

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Selected Training and Professional Roles

• Bellingham Schools Mobile Response Team Member (current)

• Autism Specialist - Hillsboro Schools, Oregon Dept.of Education

• Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner (current)

• Right Response De-escalation Trainer Certification

• Member, Hillsboro, OR District Counseling Leadership Team

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Experience

• 20 years working in schools, social services and criminal justice with children, youth, adults and families

• Experience in education includes working in special and general education programs as a School Counselor, Autism Specialist, Special Programs District Liaison, and District Mental Health Coordinator

• Foster and adoptive parent

 

Personal

• Chris and Carrie live with their children in Blaine. 

• Chris enjoys playing and recording music, and spending time outdoors near the water and wildlife on Drayton Harbor.