A few things to know about me:
My Mission:
It is my mission to help people become more powerful
in their lives and by doing so create a world that is
more joyful to live in. I believe in finding a balance
between immediate needs and long-term plans. I
believe in finding a balance between individuals and the
world in which they live so that personal power and
self-direction can be sustained not only for an individual
lifetime, but for future generations.
I am a true believer and believe that individuals can
accomplish anything they set their minds to.
My Mission:
It is my mission to help people become more powerful
in their lives and by doing so create a world that is
more joyful to live in. I believe in finding a balance
between immediate needs and long-term plans. I
believe in finding a balance between individuals and the
world in which they live so that personal power and
self-direction can be sustained not only for an individual
lifetime, but for future generations.
I am a true believer and believe that individuals can
accomplish anything they set their minds to.
Credentials:
License: I am a Licensed Psychologist Associate. I am authorized to provide a full range of
psychological services including psychological evaluations. In Oregon, Licensed Psychologists
and Licensed Psychologist Associates are the only ones authorized to conduct these evaluations.
I am licensed by the same governing board as Licensed Psychologists and have passed the same
examinations. The difference is that a psychologist has a doctoral degree. Psychologist
associates have master's degrees. Like psychologists, Licensed Psychologist Associates are
vendored. This means that insurance companies must reimburse us for our services. Inquiries
may be directed to the Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners at 503-378-4154.
Education: I received a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology in 1993 from Washburn
University in Topeka, Kansas. My Bachelor of Science degree was earned in 1985 from
Kansas State University with majors in Psychology and in Interdisciplinary Social Science. The
latter emphasized Anthropology, Sociology, and Philosophy. I am a member of Psi Chi and Phi
Kappa Phi academic honor societies.
Experience: I first gained professional experience in the field of psychology as a volunteer at a
suicide crisis line in 1979. I later took on the position of Coordinator of Services with the same
organization. Since that time, I have worked in a variety of settings with a variety of people. I
worked for 6 years with the seriously mentally ill at Topeka State Hospital. I have worked with
adults and adolescents, elderly and medically needy persons, victims and perpetrators of abuse
and neglect, people in the criminal justice system, and with mentally retarded people. I have
lived in Oregon since 1995 and from 1997 to 2003 was employed in Portland as an outpatient
therapist with Tualatin Valley Centers Mental Health and Addiction Services (now called
LifeWorks NW). Although I presently maintain a general private practice, I have developed a
specialty in the treatment of personality disorders and Dissociative Identity Disorder and offer
consultation to other therapists providing treatment for those with these disorders. I have
provided clinical supervision to graduate students and other mental health professionals, taught
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and am presently interested in the pursuit of legal and
ethical matters related to practice of psychology and clients' rights. Toward these legal and
ethical matters, I have been active in the development of new Oregon statutes and rules which
govern the practice of psychology.
Professional Affiliations: The following are organizations in which I presently maintain active
membership or affiliation: Psychologists for Social Responsibility, The International Society of
Political Psychology, The American Mental Health Alliance (board of directors), The Oregon
Psychotherapists' Guild (board of directors), The Oregon Coalition for Consumer Protection &
Choice in Mental Health, The Association of Oregon Licensed Psychologist Associates
(founder).
Former Professional Affiliations: The American Psychological Association, The Oregon
Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman (supervisor).
psychological services including psychological evaluations. In Oregon, Licensed Psychologists
and Licensed Psychologist Associates are the only ones authorized to conduct these evaluations.
I am licensed by the same governing board as Licensed Psychologists and have passed the same
examinations. The difference is that a psychologist has a doctoral degree. Psychologist
associates have master's degrees. Like psychologists, Licensed Psychologist Associates are
vendored. This means that insurance companies must reimburse us for our services. Inquiries
may be directed to the Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners at 503-378-4154.
Education: I received a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology in 1993 from Washburn
University in Topeka, Kansas. My Bachelor of Science degree was earned in 1985 from
Kansas State University with majors in Psychology and in Interdisciplinary Social Science. The
latter emphasized Anthropology, Sociology, and Philosophy. I am a member of Psi Chi and Phi
Kappa Phi academic honor societies.
Experience: I first gained professional experience in the field of psychology as a volunteer at a
suicide crisis line in 1979. I later took on the position of Coordinator of Services with the same
organization. Since that time, I have worked in a variety of settings with a variety of people. I
worked for 6 years with the seriously mentally ill at Topeka State Hospital. I have worked with
adults and adolescents, elderly and medically needy persons, victims and perpetrators of abuse
and neglect, people in the criminal justice system, and with mentally retarded people. I have
lived in Oregon since 1995 and from 1997 to 2003 was employed in Portland as an outpatient
therapist with Tualatin Valley Centers Mental Health and Addiction Services (now called
LifeWorks NW). Although I presently maintain a general private practice, I have developed a
specialty in the treatment of personality disorders and Dissociative Identity Disorder and offer
consultation to other therapists providing treatment for those with these disorders. I have
provided clinical supervision to graduate students and other mental health professionals, taught
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and am presently interested in the pursuit of legal and
ethical matters related to practice of psychology and clients' rights. Toward these legal and
ethical matters, I have been active in the development of new Oregon statutes and rules which
govern the practice of psychology.
Professional Affiliations: The following are organizations in which I presently maintain active
membership or affiliation: Psychologists for Social Responsibility, The International Society of
Political Psychology, The American Mental Health Alliance (board of directors), The Oregon
Psychotherapists' Guild (board of directors), The Oregon Coalition for Consumer Protection &
Choice in Mental Health, The Association of Oregon Licensed Psychologist Associates
(founder).
Former Professional Affiliations: The American Psychological Association, The Oregon
Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman (supervisor).
| And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." - Anais Nin |
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| Christian Wolff, Psy,A., Licensed Psychologist Associate/Consultant |