Hi! I’m Jinxi and I’m passionate about working with people who live offbeat lifestyles and find that non-conformity is their cup of tea. I welcome all races, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, countries of origin, disabilities, ethnicities, bodies, and people!

I earned my doctoral degree (PsyD) in clinical psychology from California Southern University, with research specializations focused on sports psychology, eating disorders, positive psychology, the role of tattoos in mental health, and addiction/compulsive behaviors. My doctoral dissertation was entitled "The Effects of Social Media on Body Image Constructs Among Active Women" and can be found here and on ResearchGate.

I am a licensed professional counselor (License #C7379) with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. I am also a licensed CADC I [Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (Cert. #20-09-10000)] in the state of Oregon and have worked in a variety of settings with clients experiencing substance use issues. In addition to being an LPC in the state of Oregon, I am also a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Idaho (LCPC-9468) and Nevada (CP5484-R).

In addition to private practice, I have worked in the community support setting, treating clients with SPMIs (severe & persistent mental illness); in the sports psychology field with athletes; in the drug and alcohol recovery setting; and as a school therapist at Bandon High School and Harbor Lights Middle School in Bandon, Oregon. I am trained as an LGBTQ Safe Space Ally with the Gay Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and am also a certified instructor with the Zero Suicide Institute. I served on the Mental Health Committee for South Coast Education Service District (SCESD) and helped to create training materials and a suicide prevention/awareness program for schools in Oregon.

Outside of the clinical setting I have developed and presented mental health educational seminars for artists and creatives at conventions around the country. These training events focus on issues like creative anxiety, depression, creative block/burnout, imposter syndrome, self-esteem, flow, self-talk, cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, self-confidence, social comparison, self-care, and motivation. I have also presented seminars about the positive mental health effects of tattoos and their therapeutic benefits, including: as a way to establish identity, emotional benefits, heightened self-confidence and self-awareness, commitment, camaraderie with others, the expression of individuality, positive body image, help with reclaiming one's body, as an element of self-care and celebration, as a cathartic release when dealing with grief and trauma, and helping to shift from a sense of brokenness to wholeness.

Before I became a psychotherapist, I worked in the publishing world as an editor and writer (and still continue to do this work in addition to my therapy practice). My publishing company, Out of Step Books, has published 28 books, including two children’s books. Because of this background, I have been lucky to work with many creatives over the years including artists, tattoo artists, illustrators, painters, writers, musicians, performers, activists, and entrepreneurs.

Thanks for visiting me today. I’m looking forward to meeting you and helping you reach your mental health and wellness goals.