Lindsay Kandra

Humans and human relationships are messy, complicated and amazing. I’m here to help you make some sense of it all.  

Three words that describe my personal style: direct, practical, empathetic

I work best with individuals, couples and family members that are ready for change and ready to put in the work. I am comfortable in high-conflict, emotionally-charged situations; I was a lawyer for 13 years prior to transitioning to mental health, am a trained mediator and have worked extensively as a crisis intervention specialist.

When not working, I'm reading, watching B movies with my partner and husky, mountain biking or boxing. I am a cancer survivor (15 years and counting) and currently volunteer with several mutual aid organizations in the Portland metro area. 

CREDENTIALS & APPROACH

• Masters of Counseling, Oregon State University (2018)

• Juris Doctor, University of Oregon (2003)

• Licensed in Oregon And Washington

Primary Therapeutic Modalities

• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): acceptance of hard emotional experiences and intentional action rooted in personal values

• Developmental Theory developed by the Couples Institute: examines the developmental stages of relationships, identifies where a relationship is stuck and provides tools for turning unproductive conflict into productive growth

• Nonviolent communication and conflict deescalation

Advanced Trainings and Certifications

• The Couples Institute Developmental Model Level 1 Training

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia 

• Clinical Supervision

• Certified in Interest-Based Mediation