Jessica Macklin

I hold a master’s degree in Education from the Dominican University in California. I have also received formal training as a therapist from Oregon State University’s Master in Counseling Program, the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at George Fox University as well as the Master of Arts in Counseling Program from Multnomah University. Most recently I have finished a two year program to become certified by AASECT as a Sex and Couples Therapist. By having such a wide and diverse education I have been able to approach my client’s issues from many different points of view. The course work included in these programs comprised of the following: social development, human diversity, chemistry & growth of the brain, family dynamics, crisis & grief, cross-cultural issues, and adolescent challenges.

As a bisexual woman who has been part of the non monogamy community for over two decades I approach my clients with empathy and compassion as I assist them in their emotional journey. I have taken extensive education and certification in regards to the specialized needs of our LGBTQIA2S+ community members. (LGBTQIA Affirmative Certification, LGBTQIA+ Informed Professional Certification, Queer informed intake paperwork assessment, recognizing traumatic effects of systematically structured social discrimination against Queer community, tumultuous relationship with spiritual/religious beliefs and having those beliefs used as a weapon against them, finding supportive primary doctors/health professionals, building positive cultural identity/pride/resilience)