Your guide to growth and balance
With over a decade of experience working with individuals in diverse fields, I’m here to provide the tools, insights, and support you need to thrive
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How I can help
At the heart of my work is a simple goal: helping you navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience. Discover how to reduce stress, strengthen relationships, or uncover patterns that no longer serve you.
Explore Patterns
Identify how past experiences shape your present and discover new ways to move forward.
Strengthen Relationships
Develop healthier communication and connection with those around you.
Cultivate Resilience
Build tools to manage stress and align your actions with your values.
Meet Dr. Poe
For over 25 years, I have managed teams in hospitals ranging from rural facilities to Level I trauma centers, while also working in private practice as a psychologist for the past decade. My background includes a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (with a minor in Industrial/Organizational Psychology), certifications in the Gottman Method for couples counseling, and additional training in Positive Intelligence coaching and the Five Factor Model assessments. These experiences allow me to integrate evidence-based techniques with a warm, personalized approach, ensuring that you feel understood and equipped to tackle life’s challenges.
Why choose me?
As both a Psychologist and a Coach with a doctorate in psychology, I use scientifically validated methods and psychological theories to create positive, lasting change. Whether you’re focused on personal growth, career development, or improving relationships, my expertise is designed to help you reach meaningful goals.
Extensive Clinical & Coaching Experience
With decades in hospitals and private practice, I understand how to address a wide range of mental health challenges. My coaching approach blends clinical insight with actionable strategies.
Scientifically Informed Methods
My doctorate in psychology enables me to draw on researched theories, ensuring your progress is rooted in proven principles rather than anecdotal reasoning or popular beliefs.
Tailored Strategies for You
I adapt my approach to your unique personality and goals, whether you’re a tech professional refining soft skills or someone looking to strengthen relationships.
Expertise in Relationship Dynamics
As a Certified Gottman Trained Therapist and Gottman Seven Principles Educator, I offer specialized techniques to improve communication, reduce conflict, and foster deeper connection.
Focus on Resilience & Well-Being
Using tools like Positive Intelligence and Five Factor Model assessments, I help you build stress resilience, cultivate better habits, and maintain a balanced mindset.
Commitment to Your Growth
From regular professional development to ongoing study groups, I continually refine my skills. This commitment to lifelong learning ensures you benefit from the latest, most effective approaches.
My background
My Masters in Clinical Psychology from Washburn University was from an evidence based cognitive behavioral training program with a strong interpersonal component. During training I had the experience of working with individuals, couples, and families. In 1995 I completed a one year internship at Family Service & Guidance Center, in Topeka, Kansas working with individuals, couples, families, and children.
From 1995 to 1997 I worked at Northeast Kansas Mental Health & Guidance Center in Leavenworth Kansas. I saw individuals, adults, adolescents and children for therapy and did couples and family therapy. I ran a group at a day treatment facility for severely mentally ill individuals and was on call for a catchment area and was certified to assess individuals for involuntary commitment.
My doctorate in clinical psychology from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology involved training across a wide range of theories. I took coursework in industrial-organizational psychology, pain management, child and adolescent psychology, and three courses on Jungian psychology taught by a Jungian analyst (Dr. Park).
In 2001 I attended a one year APA accredited internship at Columbia River Mental Health & Guidance Center and in 2002 I attended a one year residency at Mental Health Northwest. I worked with individual and couples and ran an interpersonal process group.
In my private practice I integrate complementary methods and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to you. With compassion and understanding, I work to build on your strengths and to help you develop an understanding of the nature of your issues. We can then work together to develop a plan of potential changes. My training allows us to conceptualize and discuss your life from multiple unique perspectives to help you modify, adapt to life, and to thrive.
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Dr. Poe earned a Psy. D. in Clinical Psychology (minor in Industrial/Organizational Psychology) after completing an M.A. in Clinical Psychology and a B.S. in Psychology.
He is a Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist, a Gottman Seven Principles Educator, a Positive Intelligence Coach, and is trained in the Five Factor Model.
Over 25 years managing hospital and clinical teams (rural facilities to Level I trauma centers) and the last decade in private practice serving individuals and couples.
By integrating evidence-based techniques (CBT, psychodynamic, psychoanalytic) with personalized coaching tools, he tailors each plan to your unique strengths, history, and goals.
Use the online booking link or call (503) 957-2497. A brief intake call will confirm fit, availability, and next steps.