Christopher D. Hoover, MS, LPC, CADCIII
(he, him, his)
Preferred Name: Chris
About Me
My experience includes 16 years in law enforcement, and I have worked diligently to bridge my clinical background with my law enforcement career. I was fortunate to be a part of a progressive team of law enforcement professionals who were committed to developing an effective peer support team in the county where I serve and through that experience, I have developed strongly held beliefs about the importance of building sustainable, innovative peer teams. I have seen the effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with first responders and veterans firsthand and want to do my part to educate, raise awareness, and utilize this effective tool for combatting trauma. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist with EMDRIA.
Education & Experience
I have a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Resource Development from South Dakota State University and moved to Oregon in 2006. I received my counseling license in 2012 and am also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor III with the State of Oregon. My clinical approach is rooted in the theoretical models of Existential/Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Solution Focused Therapy. I utilize Motivational Interviewing as the framework for most of my clinical interactions and choose a strength-based coaching approach in therapy. I have also been trained in Critical Incident Stress Management, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and the peer support model of EMDR-- Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol (ASAP).
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
OBLPCT MHACBO
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Addictions
- Adoption
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Brain Injury
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Sports Injuries
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- First Responders
- Seniors
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Kaiser Permanente
Providence, PacificSource, First Choice Health, Canopy, ESI EAP, Moda, and Cigna (Evernorth).
