Veterans/Military Service

Rebecca X Casanova (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

MPH, MSW, LCSW

I am not a Veteran myself, but I come from a family with a proud tradition of military service and have worked hard to understand the impact of military service and support Veterans and their families to heal. I was privileged to serve at the Portland VA (including internship) from 2012-2021, where I provided therapy and case management; initiated the LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator program; and served on the MST Task Force and the Intimate Partner Violence Advisory Board.

Melissa Hartley (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

NCC, LPC

I am experienced and knowledgeable about military culture and service. I have not served, but I do come from a military family, and continuously seek to improve my understanding of issues faced by active-duty service members, their families and veterans from each unique branch of the military.

Katherine Chiba, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I have had the enormous privilege of working with veterans and their families for 15 years. Although I am not a vet myself, I have learned a great deal about military culture and the ongoing impact of military service. As veterans have expanding choices for receiving treatment in the public sector, I hope to provide another resource for the support and treatment they have earned.

Travis Wright (he/him)

Professional Counselor Associate

MA

My work with veterans spans the last twenty years and I have had the privilege to work with veterans from WWII to the present. I also saw veterans who experienced military sexual trauma. As the director of the Portland Vet Center I facilitated numerous Combat Focus Groups including the African-American Combat Focus Group. I have also worked with family members of sailors and soldiers who were killed on active duty providing bereavement counseling as well.

Liz Powell (they/them)

Clinical Psychologist

CA PSY 27871; OR PSY 3068

As a disabled veteran, I understand the challenges of military service and life once you leave active duty. I served 5 years in the US Army, including a 9 month deployment to Afghanistan. I've worked with active duty service members, reserve/guard, and veterans from all branches. I also know that military service can bring up complex feelings, so I like to make space for whatever comes up for you.

Chelsea Brandenburg (she/her)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

LMFT

I have worked as a Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC) on military bases both domestic and abroad. I continue to see veterans for individual therapy and take military specific trainings.