My Credentials - Condensed

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Written By Shea Lowery

Formal training and education is important, but it’s certainly not the be all and end all of life.

That said, for those who are curious, below is a condensed version of my clinical CV.

This will give you a snapshot of my training and experience. I also have a more detailed CV in the next blog, just in case you’re interested in some of the other work I do.

Shea Lowery, MS, LPC, LPCC, LCPC

Clinical Focus & Experience

I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience providing trauma-informed mental health care to adults, teens, couples, and families across a wide range of clinical and community settings. My work is grounded in a deep understanding of complex trauma, neurodivergence, attachment, and the impact of systemic harm on mental health.

I specialize in working with individuals who:

  • Have experienced chronic, developmental, or relational trauma

  • Hold one or more marginalized identities

  • Feel stuck despite prior therapy

  • Are seeking depth-oriented, relational, and integrative care

In addition to clinical practice, I am a clinical supervisor, consultant, and educator, and I regularly train other mental health professionals in trauma-informed and anti-oppressive care.

Current Practice

Founder & Psychotherapist — Traum Psychotherapy

2024–present

I provide telehealth psychotherapy to adults, teens, and couples in Oregon, New Jersey, California, and Maine. My approach is collaborative, attuned, and integrative, drawing from evidence-based trauma treatments and depth psychology.

I also provide:

  • Clinical supervision for pre-licensed and licensed clinicians

  • Consultation for therapists working with complex trauma and ethical challenges

Clinical Background

Over the course of my career, I have worked in:

  • Private practice and group practice settings

  • Community mental health clinics

  • Day treatment programs

  • Residential treatment for youth

  • Systems-involved and high-acuity care

Previous roles have included:

  • Clinical Director of an outpatient mental health clinic

  • Practice Manager and Clinical Supervisor in a group private practice

  • Staff Therapist providing individual, family, and couples therapy

  • Clinical Therapist for youth in residential and day treatment programs

This breadth of experience allows me to hold both clinical depth and systems-level awareness, which many clients find especially helpful when navigating complex life circumstances.

Therapeutic Approach

My work integrates:

  • Trauma-informed and attachment-based therapy

  • EMDR and somatic approaches

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT/EFIT)

  • Jungian-informed and depth-oriented psychotherapy

  • Neurodiversity-affirming care

I am especially attentive to how trauma lives in the body, how early relational patterns shape present-day struggles, and how cultural and systemic forces affect psychological well-being.

Training, Leadership, & Professional Expertise

In addition to clinical work, I am the co-founder and director of Anti-Racist Trauma-Informed Care (ARTIC), a consulting and training organization that supports healthcare systems, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

Through ARTIC, I have:

  • Designed and facilitated statewide and organizational trainings on trauma-informed and anti-racist practice

  • Developed original curricula for clinicians, supervisors, and leadership teams

  • Provided consultation on ethical care, systems change, and organizational healing

This work informs my clinical practice and allows me to bring a high level of care, accountability, and awareness into the therapy room.

Education & Licensure

M.S. in Clinical Psychology
University of Alaska Anchorage

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — Oregon, New Jersey
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) — California
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) — Maine

Advanced Clinical Training (Selected)

  • EMDR Therapy (EMDRIA-approved training)

  • Advanced EMDR & dissociation-focused trainings

  • Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT Levels I & II)

  • Jungian Psychotherapy Certification

  • Dreamwork & Depth-Oriented Psychotherapy Training

  • Autism Assessment & Neurodevelopmental Training (ADI-R, ADOS, MIGDAS-2)

  • Advanced Clinical Supervision Training

What Clients Often Appreciate

Clients often tell me they value:

  • Feeling deeply seen and taken seriously

  • My ability to work with complex, layered experiences

  • A balance of compassion and honesty

  • Clear boundaries and ethical care

  • A therapy space that acknowledges both personal and systemic realities

Shea Lowery