Shayla Archer, CSWA, PMH-C (she/her)

Shayla is a graduate of Portland State University’s Master of Social Work program. She holds an additional Master’s degree in Health Promotion & Education, and an undergraduate degree in Psychology. As evidenced by this collection of degrees, Shayla loves to learn, and her gentle curiosity is a key part of how she engages with clients in the therapeutic setting. Shayla’s style as a therapist is based in providing a grounded and collaborative nonjudgmental space for her clients. She believes change can occur in small ways and large ones, and will meet you wherever you are in the change process. She brings a trauma-informed lens to her work and prioritizes understanding the intersecting identities that make you who you are today.

Shayla utilizes a variety of evidence-based theoretical models in her work, which allows her to tailor work with each client to the individual needs presented. These approaches include Person-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing techniques, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Shayla has completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training and enjoys integrating mindfulness and breathing techniques into session to support regulation and connection between mind and body.

In her free time, Shayla enjoys hiking, listening to her favorite podcasts, cooking new recipes, re-watching comfort shows, and spending time with her family. Shayla is a Clinical Social Worker Associate which means she has completed her schooling and is in the process of working towards her hours for clinical licensure. She is supervised by Caterina Stroud, LCSW, L10301.