Hi! I’m Cate Fanning, a PsyD student at Pacific University. Over the next year, I will be undergoing clinical training at Portland Mental Health and Wellness under supervision. This past year I worked at Pacific’s Psychology Comprehensive Clinic providing counseling primarily to women with trauma histories. Prior to beginning graduate school I was employed as a case worker for veterans. My primary clinical interest is working with women and queer folks with complex trauma histories. I strive to center feminism, queer theory, and anti-racism in my practice. My goal is to provide a safe space to discuss trauma and cultivate meaning making. I aspire to help guide you towards a values driven and fulfilling life. I lead with an existential psychodynamic approach that emphasizes finding your own sense of purpose and meaning, with influences from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Clinical Director and Supervisor: Steffani Kizziar, PsyD