Accepting new patients
Irina Chamine, LCP, Ph.D., M.A. (she/her)
Accepting new patients
- Counselor
Specialty
- Psychiatry
Clinical focus
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Depression
- Anxiety
Locations and contact
I see patients atAbout me
I'm a licensed professional counselor at the OHSU Intercultural Psychiatric Program. This program offers culturally sensitive mental health care to immigrant and refugee communities.
I'm a bicultural counselor and an immigrant myself. I help adults, including older adults, who are living with:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
I offer my patients:
- Mental health evaluations and assessments
- Individual therapy and counseling
- Group therapy
Working with immigrant communities is my way of giving back. I support patients as they adapt to a new culture, and I give them tools to start healing and building their lives in the United States.
My approach is rooted in cultural sensitivity and centering the needs of my patients. I enjoy being part of each person's journey of healing and adjusting to a new home country. It's rewarding to watch my patients gain the knowledge and skills to meet their life goals.
Before I became a counselor, I spent many years as a researcher at OHSU. I studied how access to Medicaid affects health, the impact of stress on our well-being and what helps people become more resilient. Now I see these issues in real life, through my patients' experiences.
Outside of work, I enjoy dancing, being in nature and spending time with my family and my dog.
Education and training
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Degrees
- M.A., 2022, George Fox University
- Ph.D., 2013, Oregon Health & Science University
Insurance
Before scheduling an appointment
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If you schedule an appointment and your health insurance does not include OHSU Health, you may have to pay more than if you go to a provider in your insurance network.
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