Chris Cochran, EdD, LMHC

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About Me:

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I am currently only in an administrative role as

co-owner of Drayton Family Counseling.

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My Approach:

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I use 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.  I enjoy working with children, youth and families to build new skills, find healing and grow together. 

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My Experience:

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I have spent the last 30 years working in schools, social service, and criminal justice.  My expertise includes community and district-wide safety interventions, crisis response in large systems, therapeutic interventions in the classroom, school district leadership, and building community partnerships.

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I hold an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from George Fox University, with a dissertation focusing on the correlations between school-based therapeutic/behavioral interventions and improved teacher-student rapport.  

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

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I enjoy  spending time with my family and playing & recording music.  I also love being outdoors near the water and wildlife of Drayton Harbor.

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