Rin LaVie • LMHC, LCAT, ATR-BC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed & Board Certified Art Therapist
Hi, I'm Rin.
If you spend your days supporting others as a helper or helping professional, it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs—but you’re just as worthy of support as the people you show up for. My goal is to offer a space where you can begin to open up about what you’ve been carrying—whether that’s burnout, trauma, anxiety, depression, or something harder to name. These experiences often reach into many areas of life, including relationships, physical health, and a sense of stability or direction. Together, we can gently explore the fears, beliefs, and patterns that may be keeping you feeling stuck, and begin to move toward something that feels more sustainable.​
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I’m a board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC) and licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Washington state. My approach is strengths-based, collaborative, and focused on helping you move through what feels stuck, rather than simply managing around it. I integrate modalities like EMDR and art therapy to support meaningful, sustainable change.
My approach is also informed by compassion-focused and parts-based approaches. Together, we can explore the different thoughts, emotions, and inner “parts” that may be shaping your experience, with an emphasis on developing a more compassionate and understanding relationship with each of them. Rather than pushing parts away or trying to change them too quickly, we work to listen, build trust, and create a greater sense of harmony within yourself—supporting you in moving forward with more awareness and self-compassion. If it feels like my approach might resonate with you, I'd love to connect further.
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I’m currently partnered with Headway and accepting new clients (Washington residents only) through that platform.
I welcome adults of all ages, identities, and backgrounds. This includes people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and life experiences. My intention is to create a space where you feel respected, seen, and supported as your full self.
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I live and work on the traditional and unceded lands of the Indigenous peoples of this region, including the Cowlitz, Chinook, Clackamas, Kalapuya, and Molalla. I offer this acknowledgment as a small step toward honoring the history and ongoing presence of these communities.
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I approach this work with a commitment to cultural humility. I recognize that I don’t know everything about your lived experience, and I aim to remain open, curious, and accountable in our work together. I also hold awareness of the privilege I carry as a counselor and strive to practice in ways that are thoughtful, respectful, and responsive to each person I work with.
Licenses & Education
LMHC
(Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
Washington State
A Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State is a licensed professional who has completed a graduate degree in counseling or a related field, along with extensive supervised clinical experience and a national licensing exam. LMHCs are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of mental health concerns using evidence-based approaches. Licensure ensures that counselors meet state standards for education, ethics, and ongoing professional development, and are qualified to provide safe, competent care.
ATR-BC
(Board Certified Art Therapist)
National Credential
Issued by ATCB
ATR-BC stands for Board Certified Registered Art Therapist. This credential is awarded to art therapists who have completed a master’s-level education in art therapy or a related field, along with extensive supervised clinical experience, and have passed a national board certification exam. ATR-BCs are trained to integrate the creative process with psychotherapy to support emotional expression, processing, and healing. Board certification reflects an advanced level of competency, adherence to ethical standards, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
LCAT
(Licensed Certified Art Therapist)
Oregon
LCAT stands for Licensed Certified Art Therapist in Oregon. This is a state-issued license that allows qualified art therapists to practice independently. To become an LCAT, clinicians must complete a master’s degree in art therapy or a related field, fulfill extensive supervised clinical experience requirements, and meet state standards for licensure. LCATs are trained to integrate art therapy and psychotherapy to assess, diagnose, and treat a range of mental health concerns, and are held to ongoing ethical and professional standards.
Master of Arts
in Art Therapy Counseling
Graduated 2019
Lewis & Clark Graduate School of
Education and Counseling
I completed my Master’s degree in Art Therapy Counseling through Lewis & Clark College, after beginning my graduate training at Marylhurst University and continuing with the program as it transitioned to Lewis & Clark. The program included advanced coursework in counseling theory, art therapy, ethics, and clinical practice, along with extensive supervised fieldwork.
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My clinical internship was completed across multiple settings, including Randall Children’s Hospital, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, and Bridges Middle School. This experience allowed me to work with a diverse range of clients and needs, from medical and school-based environments to broader mental health care settings.
Continuing Education & Certifications
EMDR Basic Training
July 2025 – January 2026
Trauma Therapist Institute
I have completed EMDR Basic Training through the Trauma Therapist Institute, an EMDRIA-approved program that includes in-depth instruction in the EMDR model along with supervised consultation to support safe and effective use in clinical practice. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based approach that helps people process and integrate distressing experiences so they no longer feel as activating or stuck.
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I plan to continue advancing my training and am working toward becoming an EMDRIA EMDR Certified Therapist in the future.
Continuing Education for LMHC and ATR-BC Therapists
Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) in Washington State are required to complete 32 hours of continuing education every two years, including specific content areas such as professional ethics and law (at least 6 hours) and professional roles and boundaries (at least 2 hours). Additional requirements include periodic training in suicide assessment and treatment (6 hours every 6 years) and health equity (2 hours every 4 years). These continuing education activities must be relevant to clinical practice and support ongoing professional competence.
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For Board Certified Registered Art Therapists (ATR-BC), continuing education is required for national recertification through the Art Therapy Credentials Board. ATR-BCs must complete 100 continuing education credits every five years, with requirements that include ethics and supervision training, as well as a significant portion of credits focused specifically on art therapy practice and theory. This process ensures that art therapists maintain up-to-date clinical skills and adhere to national standards of professional practice.