GET TO KNOW ME

About Jim O’Hern, LCSW, CGP

I’ve always been drawn to understanding people — what shapes us, what connects us, and how we grow through relationship. That curiosity led me to study Anthropology before earning my MSW from Eastern Washington University, and it continues to guide my work as a therapist today.

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Since 2006, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals and groups, helping people explore themselves more fully and discover greater aliveness, freedom, and connection.

My approach is grounded in modern psychoanalysis, a model that emphasizes the healing power of emotional communication and  connection.

 

I’m a graduate and faculty member at the Center for Group Studies and hold the Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) credential through the American Group Psychotherapy Association. I facilitate both long-term and short-term therapy groups, including an online training group for therapists, and I regularly present experiential trainings at local and national conferences.

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In individual therapy, I work from a psychodynamic perspective, helping clients understand the unconscious patterns and early experiences that shape how they relate to themselves and others. Together, we slow down to notice what’s happening beneath the surface — creating space for deeper understanding and new ways of connecting.

I also integrate EMDR and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), approaches that support trauma healing, emotional regulation, and self-compassion.

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I continue to learn from my own therapy, supervision, and participation in groups. This ongoing process reminds me that growth happens in connection — that we heal in the presence of others who are willing to see and be seen.

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When I’m not working, you’ll often find me trail running, backpacking, or exploring the outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I also love spending time with family and friends, which keeps me grounded and reminds me daily of the importance of connection — both in and outside the therapy room.