Chris MacMurray, LPC, LMHC, Therapist in West Linn, Oregon

Throughout his clinical career, Chris has developed a deep passion for supporting individuals as they navigate through life’s various challenges. As relational beings, Chris prioritizes developing a strong therapeutic relationship with each of his clients in order to provide the highest quality of mental health support. In helping individuals work through intimidating struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, life changes, and much more, Chris ensures that his clients know that they are not alone in navigating their mental health struggles.

In his clinical work, Chris uses a personalized approach for each client with the understanding that the path to healing begins when a person feels seen and understood within their own personal life context and experiences. Chris is especially passionate about collaboratively helping clients increase their self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-confidence as they work through various mental health struggles. Chris utilizes several evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), to help clients develop emotional regulation and self-reflection skills, among other coping strategies.

His academic background includes a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University and a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing from Whitworth University, where he also competed in Cross Country and Track at the collegiate level. Chris deeply enjoys music, creative writing, recreating in the outdoors, and maintaining a fun and healthy lifestyle through various physical activities.