CURRICULUM VITAE

Del Knight, PsyD, LPC, LMHC, NCC, CCTP, ACS

EDUCATION

Pacific University School of Professional Psychology
Hillsboro, OR
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (APA-Accredited Program)
(2011 - 2017)

PsyD in Clinical Psychology, completed August 2017
MS in Clinical Psychology, completed August 2014

California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA
PhD coursework with an emphasis on embodied spirituality
(2008 – 2010)

Marylhurst University
Marylhurst, OR
MAIS in Liberal Arts, Spirituality and Ethics Emphasis
(2006 – 2008)
Completed: August 2008

Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI
BBA in Human Resource Management
(2003 – 2006)
Completed: July 2006

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Body Trust® Specialist
Center for Body Trust
2024

Clinical Supervision Certificate (CSC)
Telehealth Certification Institute LLC
2024

Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
Center for Credentialing & Education
2024

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Evergreen Certifications
2024

Internal Family Systems Online Circle (IFS Informed)
IFS Institute
2023

National Certified Counselor
National Board of Certified Counselors
2023

Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies
Trauma Research Foundation
2022

Telepsychology Competencies Credential
The Trust and National Register of Health Service Psychologist
2022

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Portland Mental Health & Wellness, Portland, OR

Remote Team Clinical Director
(Sep 2022 - Present)
Responsible for the pivotal role in managing and overseeing the provision of mental health services through remote telehealth platforms, including leading the remote clinical team, ensuring the quality and compliance of remote services, conducting regular team meetings and evaluations, providing supervision to pre-licensed clinicians, and monitoring productivity. I liaise with relevant regulatory boards, facilitate exit interviews, and continuously improve clinical policies and procedures. Additionally, I actively engage with management and clinical director teams to ensure effective remote mental health care delivery.

LPC & LMHC
(LPC - Feb 2020 - Present; LMHC - July 2021 - Present)
Provision of counseling and therapeutic services to individuals and groups, including—assessing patients' emotional and psychological needs, developing treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, offering support and guidance to help patients navigate emotional challenges, mental health issues, or personal growth goals. I maintain strict ethical standards, ensure patient confidentiality, and specialize in gender and sexual minority populations, sex and sexuality, WPATH-based gender-affirming surgery assessments, religious trauma, and trauma-informed care to facilitate patients’ well-being and personal development. Creation and provision of 10-week Self-Compassion Groups (Intro and Advanced) on a quarterly basis. Provision of individual supervision to professional counselor associates.

Training Director
(Aug 2018 - Sep 2022)
Oversight of all aspects of mental health training programs within the organization, which included—recruitment and supervision of trainees, designing and coordinating educational seminars, recruitment, and coordination of supervisors, conducting evaluations, and maintaining compliance with regulatory boards. I was responsible for continuous program improvement and served as a point of contact for trainees and supervisors. Additionally, I collaborated with management teams, provided supervision, and facilitated exit processes when necessary to ensure the success and quality of the training program. Provision of individual and group supervision to advanced practicum students.

LPC Registered Intern
(Nov 2018 - Feb 2020)

• Provision of individual and group supervision to advanced practicum students

Psychologist Resident
(Aug 2017 - Nov 2018)

• Provision of individual and group supervision to advance practicum students

University of Puget Sound - Counseling, Health, & Wellness Services, Tacoma, WA
(APA Accredited)
Doctoral Intern
(Aug 2016 - Jul 2017)

• Health service psychology model

• Specialties: Trauma, Identity Development, Sex & Sexuality

• Provided crisis and MARSSH model suicide prevention rotation

• Provision of supervision to practicum student

• Co-facilitated weekly support group for gender and sexual minorities

• Created and facilitated self-compassion focused skills and process group

• Trans Advocacy and Inclusion Committee (TAIC) member

• Substance Abuse Prevention Rotation

Reed College Health & Counseling Service, Portland, OR
Clinical Fieldwork - Student Clinician
(Aug 2015 - May 2016)

• Created and co-facilitated process group focused on trans and gender nonconforming body image

• Specialties: Trauma, Identity Development, Sex & Sexuality

• Acted as a consultant for medical staff regarding best practices for working with trans and gender nonconforming populations

Lewis & Clark College Counseling Service, Portland, OR
Practicum II - Student Clinician
(Aug 2014 - May 2015)

• Individual psychotherapy with adults

Pacific Psychology & Comprehensive Health Clinic, Portland, OR
Practicum I - Student Clinician
(Aug 2013 - Aug 2014)

• Individual psychotherapy with adults

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Independent Consultation
Transgender Diversity Consultant
(2019 - Present)

• Provide one-on-one consultation services to transgender student clinicians and clinicians for inclusive mental health services for trans and gender nonconforming individuals

Lewis & Clark College Student Health Service
Transgender Diversity Consultant
(Fall 2014)

• Provided research-based recommendations for more inclusive health services for trans and gender nonconforming individuals

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Portland State University Student Health and Counseling 
Presenter
(2018 - 2021)

• Emerging Clinician's Didactic Seminar -
  Intersectionality and Trans/Gender Nonconforming Populations

Pacific University School of Graduate Psychology 
Adjunct Professor
(2018 - 2020)

• Human Sexuality and Clinical Issues

• Basic Clinical Skills

• Human Diversity

• Diversity Skills Integration Lab

Portland Mental Health & Wellness
Presenter
(June 2020)

• Continuing Education Training  – Topic: Cisgender Privilege: Awareness for Working with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming (TGNC) Populations

Pacific University School of Graduate Psychology 
Presenter
(2016 - 2019)

• Diversity Lab - Cisgender Privilege

Student Alliance for Integrative Medicine (SAIM) 10th Annual Integrative Medicine Day 
Panel Presenter
(2019)

• Addressing the Unique Needs of the Gender and Sexual Minority Community

University of Puget Sound School of Education
Presenter
(2017)

• Suicide Prevention, Assessment, & Risk Management - Trans/Gender Nonconforming Suicide

Tacoma Eating Disorder Professionals Network
Presenter
(2017)

• Trans/Gender Nonconforming Eating Disorders

Pacific University School of Graduate Psychology
Presenter
(2017)

• Diversity Conference - Intersectionality and Trans/Gender Nonconforming Populations

First Person Discussion of Trans/Gender Nonconforming Issues
Presenter
(2009 – 2016)

• Pacific University, Human Diversity Course (Summer 2016)

• Lewis & Clark College, Gender and Sexual Minority Allyship Q&A (Spring 2015)

• Pacific University, Human Diversity Course (Summer 2014)

• Portland Community College, Human Diversity Course (2011 - 2014)

• Pacific University, LGBT Psychotherapy Course (Summer 2012)

• Pacific University, Human Diversity Course (Spring 2012)

• Spectrum LGBT Center (2009 - 2010)

Pacific University School of Graduate Psychology
Graduate Teaching Assistant
(2013 - 2016)

• Basic Clinical Skills Lab

• Cognitive Assessment Lab

• Diversity Lab

• Psychopathology & Diagnostic Process

Pacific University School of Graduate Psychology
Presenter
(2014 - 2015)

• Ethics and Professional Issues - Ethical Challenges

Lewis & Clark College, Passport to Leadership Program
Presenter
(2014)

• Passport to Leadership Program - Stress Management Workshop

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Pacific University School of Professional Psychology
Doctoral Dissertation
(January 2014 - April 2015)

• Redefining trans persistence and desistence toward a more inclusive account of trans populations

Pacific University School of Professional Psychology
Master's Thesis
(September 2012 - August 2013)

• Psychological effects of demographic gender representation

Marylhurst University
Master's Thesis
(September 2006 - August 2008)

• The significance of spiritual dialogue: Pluralism as a method toward building relationships

PUBLICATIONS

Rapier, D., & Edwards-Leeper, L. (2017, April 17). Beyond the binary: A more inclusive account of trans populations. Retrieved from https://www.naspa.org/constituent-groups/posts/beyond-the-binary-a-more-inclusive-account-of-trans-populations

Rapier, D., & Schimmel, L. A. (2015). Doing our homework: Ethical, clinical, and personal considerations in the context of working within gender and sexual communities. The Oregon Psychologist, 34(3), 8-10.

CONTINUED EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS

Rapier, D. (2020, June). Cisgender Privilege: Awareness for Working with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming (TGNC) Populations. Continuing Education Units presented at Portland Mental Health & Wellness, Portland, OR.

PEER-REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS

Henderson, J., Stewart, C., Schimmel, L., Ward, J., Miller, C., Davidson, J., Rapier, D., & Nwankwo, N. (2016, May). Overcoming the bystander effect: What can we learn from the Hoffman Report. Oral presented at Oregon Psychological Association Annual Conference, Portland, OR.

Rapier, D. (2014, May). The psychological effects of demographic gender representation. Poster presented at Oregon Psychological Association Annual Conference, Portland, OR.

ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

Kramer, B., & Rapier, D. (2015, February). BDSM/kink sexual empowerment and wellness workshop. Presentation given at Pacific University College of Health Professions' Sexual Empowerment and Wellness Series, Hillsboro, OR.

Rapier, D. (2014, May). The psychological effects of demographic gender representation. Presentation given at Pacific University College of Health Professions' Board of Trustees annual meeting, Forest Grove, OR.

Rapier, D. (2014, March). The psychological effects of demographic gender representation. Presentation given at Oregon Health & Science University's Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Portland, OR.

Rapier, D. (2013, October). The psychological effects of demographic gender representation. Presentation given at Pacific University, Center for Gender Equity's Gender, Sexuality, and the Body Conference, Hillsboro, OR.

COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS

Rapier, D., Kampfe, E., & Bingman, A. (2014, April). Trans range of experience workshop. Presentation given at Beaverton Police Department's Victim Advocate Program, Beaverton, OR. 

ACADEMIC SERVICE

Pacific University School of Professional Psychology
Admissions Committee
(2013 - 2015)

• Reviewed applications for graduate admissions; assisted with graduate admission interviews; and made recommendations for admissions offers

Pacific University School of Professional Psychology
President - IDEAS (Interest in Diversity Education, Advocacy, and Service) Committee
(2012 - 2015)

• Facilitated all meetings (including leadership meetings); coordinated discussion topics; acted as primary contact person for faculty advisor - Sandy Jenkins, Ph.D.; maintained IDEAS website; liaison to Dean and faculty on behalf of IDEAS; partnered with Co-Chairs to oversee Annual Diversity Conference committees; and processed Annual Diversity Conference survey results

Pacific University School of Professional Psychology
Student Mentor
(2013 - 2015)

• Attended monthly events with new students throughout the year; offered direction and guidance in navigating the program; offered encouragement and acted as a professional role model; assisted in developing strategies in adjusting to graduate school; and provided access to information and resources for all students

Pacific University School of Professional Psychology
Annual Diversity Conference Co-chair - IDEAS Committee
(2011 – 2012)

• Oversaw all committees; secured keynote speaker;

• Coordinated honorarium for keynote speaker; coordinated transportation to/from airport and hotel for speaker; coordinated AV needs for speaker; introduced IDEAS members on Diversity Day; introduced keynote speaker; and facilitated Q&A during panel presentation

COMMUNITY SERVICE

APAGS LGBTQ+ Mentorship Program
Mentor
(2017 - 2018)

• Providing mentorship focusing on the professional and personal development of the mentee on a variety of topics related to the challenges and opportunities faced by LGBT graduate students in psychology.

Oregon Psychological Association
Ethics Committee Student Member
(2014 - 2016)

• Participate in monthly meetings; participate in OPA conference presentation; and review ethical concerns

Trans*Enough
Executive Director
(2009 – 2014) 
Trans*Enough was a social organization focused on engendering a community of respect and understanding among the diverse trans, gender nonconforming populations.

• Moderate content, manage social media and website

• Authored the following articles & book reviews:

  • Review of Roland Humphrey is Wearing a WHAT? (August 2013)

  • Developmental Issues of Gender Nonconforming Children: Part 3 (September 2010)

  • Developmental Issues of Gender Nonconforming Children: Part 2 (August 2010)

  • Developmental Issues of Gender Nonconforming Children: Part 1 (July 2010)

  • Gender Fluidity: Part 2 (June 2010)

  • Gender Fluidity: Part 1 (May 2010)

  • Gender Fluidity in Relationship to the Binary Gender Assumption (May 2010)

  • Cutting Away To Queer (April 2010)

  • Transgender Rite of Passage (2010)

  • Review of Kicked Out: Queer Youth on the Streets (February 2010)

  • Two Spirit (October 2009)

Oregon Psychological Association
Diversity Committee Social Media Chair
(2013 - 2014)

• Researched monthly diversity events (e.g. black history month, women’s history month, etc.) and providing brief write ups; and updated and maintained website content

TransActive Gender Center
Community Education Intern
(2010 – 2011)

• Conducted research related to trans children, youth, and their families; and participated on a variety of speaker’s panels discussing trans children and youth, as well as my personal range of experience

Gender (Free) For All, Portland, OR
Director
(2008 – 2009)

• Serving trans and gender independent populations. Co-created Portland’s first stand-alone trans pride event, including working with public officials to declare Transgender Awareness week

SELECTED TRAININGS ATTENDED

Grief Affirming Practice: Understanding and Supporting Traumatically Bereaved Clients
Terri Waibel, LCSW, FT

Body Trust Professional Training - Groundwork Program
Center for Body Trust

Decolonizing Supervision
Anne Mauro, LMFT, DHS, CSE, CST-S

Setting the Tone at the Top: Anti-Oppressive and Trauma Informed Leadership and Supervision
Elizabeth Irias, LMFT

Play-ful Supervision: Creative Techniques for Working with Supervisees
Jennifer K. Pereira, PhD, and Carly A. Paro, EdD

Addictive Behaviors as Self­ Preservation: Key Insights from the Internal Family Systems Model
Richard Schwartz, PhD

Restorative Ethics
Susie Barrios, LCSW

Internal Family Systems Therapy: Step-by-Step Procedures for Healing Traumatic Wounds and Alleviating Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction and More
Alexia Rothman, PhD

The Empowerment Model of Clinical Supervision
Khara Croswaite Brindle, MA, LPC, ACS

Beyond Techniques: Using Principle-Based Supervision to Grow Clinical Competence
Julia Mackaronis, PhD

Body Justice for Clinicians: Evaluating Clinical Bias, Thin Idealism, and Fat-Shaming
Paula Atkinson, LICSW

Inviting Race into Supervision
Sonja Sutherland, PhD, LPC

When Our ‘Life Rules’ No Longer Apply: Clinical Competence in Religion & Self-Concept in the Face of Trauma
Sara Showalter Van Tongeren, LMSW

Training for Change: Exploring the Neurobiology of Fear, Trauma and Path to Healing for People and Systems through the Application of a Trauma-Informed Lens
McLean Hospital Department of Postgraduate Continuing Education

Polyvagal Theory Informed Trauma Assessment and Interventions: An Autonomic Roadmap to Safety, Connection, and Healing
Deborah Dana, LCSW

Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory: Trauma, Attachment, Self-Regulation & Emotions
Stephen Porges, PhD

Ethical Issues in Mentoring Relationships
W. Brad Johnson, PhD / American Psychological Association

Emotional and Cultural Competence in the Trauma-Aware Therapist
Laura S. Brown, PhD, ABPP

Treating Trauma: Basic Skills and Specific Treatments
Laura S. Brown, PhD, ABPP

Becoming a Trauma-Aware Therapist: Definitions and Assessment
Laura S. Brown, PhD, ABPP

Cultural Competence in Trauma Treatment
Laura S. Brown, PhD, ABPP

Speaking the Unspeakable: Identification and Treatment of Childhood Trauma
Alicia F. Leiberman, PhD

Contextual Therapy for Complex Traumatization: Beyond Symptom Reduction
Steven N. Gold, PhD

Trauma Stewardship
Laura van Dernoot Lipsky

Promoting Body Trust in Clinical Practice
Center for Body Trust

The Trauma-Informed Brain: From Freeing to Flourishing
Julie Rosenzweig, PhD

The Importance of Talking & Tackling Trauma at HBCUs Webinar
Lawrence Brown, PhD

Disparities in Mental Health Care Among Diverse Populations Webinar
Melba Vasquez, PhD

Microaggressions in Everyday Life: Manifestation, Dynamics and Impact
Derald Wing Sue, PhD

Healing Old Wounds - Experiential Trauma Training Workshop
Elsbeth Martindale, PsyD

Ethical Considerations in a Multicultural World
Melba Vasquez, PhD

Cultural Psychotherapy: A Clinical Illustration 
Martin J. LaRoche, PhD

Toward a New View of Intergenerational Trauma
Eduardo Duran, PhD

AWARDS AND HONORS

Outstanding Graduate Award - 2017

National Register of Health Service Psychologists Credentialing Scholarship - 2014

Diversity Service Scholarship - 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014

Clinic Community Support Award - 2013

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Counseling Association (ACA)

Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)

Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW)

International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling (IARTC)

Oregon Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (Western ACES)

Oregon Counseling Association (OCA)

Oregon Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE)