M.E.T.A., LLC, Faculty & Staff

Jon Eisman
Educational Director and Founder of M.E.T.A. LLC
JON EISMAN is an internationally acclaimed teacher and therapist. For the past 35 years, he has led trainings and workshops throughout the United States and Canada, Europe, New Zealand, and Japan.
After several years studying, practicing and teaching massage, nutrition and energy healing, Jon turned his attention to psychology. Trained personally by Ron Kurtz, the developer of the Hakomi Method of Body-Centered Psychotherapy, Jon is a founding member of the Hakomi Institute, Inc, Director of the Hakomi Institute of Oregon, Co-Director of the Hakomi Institute of California, British Columbia, Edmonton and Calgary, and a Sr. Hakomi Trainer. One of the Institute’s most popular facilitators, Jon has made enormous contributions to the Method and its teachability, and is highly regarded both for the precision of his presentations and for the enthusiasm he inspires in his students.
In 1984, to complement Hakomi’s exquisite techniques, Jon began developing a comprehensive map of the Self, the Re-Creation of the Self Model of Human Dynamics (R-CS). R-CS is both a map for people to understand and pursue their potential, and also a unique and highly effective approach to therapeutic change. Taught both separately and in conjunction with his Hakomi teachings, Jon leads workshops and trainings in the applications of R-CS to individuals, couples, counselors, and groups.
In the late 1990s Jon began integrating the various models and techniques he used into a structured system. The explosion of research and information regarding interpersonal neurobiology, trauma and attachment offered a unifying web, and in 2002 Jon crafted Mindful Experiential Therapy Approaches (M.E.T.A.). Based on an understanding of the distinct kinds of psychological wounding clients endure, M.E.T.A. provides both the science and art of attending to client needs. Today, M.E.T.A. provides the synthesized conceptual framework and carefully articulated techniques that form the basis of Jon’s teaching, clinical work, and consulting, with individuals, couples, mental health practitioners and groups. In 2008, Jon and colleague Donna Roy, CHT, LPC, formed M.E.T.A., LLC as an umbrella organization to promote this eclectic and transtheoretical model.
Jon is the author of numerous articles, a Hakomi Institute textbook, and the R-CS training manual. He has also won several awards for his poetry.
An avid outdoorsman, Jon enjoys hiking, running, kayaking and martial arts. He loves to travel, is an accomplished carpenter and an unrepentant movie nut. Jon lives in Ashland, Oregon, with his family.
email: joneisman@meta-trainings.com

Donna Roy
LPC, CHT, Administrative and Clinic Founder, M.E.T.A., LLC
DONNA ROY is a licensed professional counselor and certified Hakomi therapist and trainer. She has a private psychotherapy and supervision/consulting practice in Portland, Oregon, where she also administers and teaches in M.E.T.A. trainings, directs the M.E.T.A. Counseling Clinic, and guest presents in Portland State University’s Department of Counselor Education and other local organizations. She has special training in couples, marriage and family therapy, experiential dreamwork, and clinical supervision.
Donna comes to counseling with a rich international background. She lived and studied in Germany in college, was a Peace Corps volunteer in South Korea in the 1970s, and worked in Bangladesh with Save the Children as part of her master’s degree studies in intercultural administration. These experiences lead to her work with refugees on both the east and west coasts of the U.S., and to an intercultural communication consulting and training business. As an activist, she has always cared deeply about people and their gifts and about facilitating interpersonal understanding and intrapersonal awareness.
After a 20-year career in international non-profit management and intercultural communication, Donna had an epiphany about fulfilling another lifetime dream: to become a psychotherapist. This epiphany lead her (via a circuitous and personally customized route) to apprenticeships in altered state dreamwork and shamanic healing, to training as a Hakomi therapist, to graduating with an MS in counseling from Portland State University (2003), and, finally, to licensure (2007) as a licensed professional counselor (LPC).
In 2008, Donna and colleague Jon Eisman formed M.E.T.A., LLC, as an umbrella organization whose mission it is to train counselors and psychotherapists and others in mindfulness-based therapy approaches.
Donna also authored a chapter entitled, “Body-Centered Counseling & Psychotherapy”, included in Capuzzi and Gross’s textbook, Theories and Interventions in Counseling and Psychotherapy, published by Prentice Hall.
Donna has two grown children (who are also inveterate travelers) and lives with her husband of 39 years and a menagerie of animals. She makes regular trips to her home state of Maine where her father still resides, practices yoga, loves a good science fiction movie as well as the poetry of Hafiz.
email: donnaroy@meta-trainings.com

Selin Strait
LPC, M.E.T.A. Academic Advisor
Selin is a counselor, dancer and gardener living in Portland, OR. Originally a social justice activist, waiting tables to pay the bills, she became inspired by the healing potential of our human capacity for embodiment and connection. She trained in Dance Movement Therapy and continues studies in Interpersonal Neurobiology and Attachment, which are the foundations of her work. She bring her commitment to our human growth and evolution to her work with M.E.T.A., supporting students in developing a relevant educational process.
email: selin@meta-trainings.com

Michelle Vosika-Cooper
LPC Intern, M.E.T.A. Media Coordinator
Michelle is a M.E.T.A. Trained counseling intern from Portland Oregon. She grew up surrounded by musicians, artists, and gardeners with a great expanse of nature to explore. She spent a great deal of time working with horses, building computers, and reading. She holds a BFA in Graphic Design and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She brings her love of design and her passion for authentic relationship to her work with M.E.T.A., striving to enhance the ways the media we engage with can deepen our learning from each other.
email: michelle@meta-trainings.com

Jessica Montgomery
MSW, CHT, Certified Hakomi Trainer
Jessica Montgomery, MSW, CHT, is a counselor, teacher and facilitator with a fulltime practice in Portland, Oregon. A lifelong catalyst in the art of change, Jessica draws on 25 years of training in mindful, experiential counseling, interpersonal neurobiology, systems theory, movement and ritual arts, and attachment theory. As a mentor and coach, Jessica supports practitioners in developing greater awareness and mastery of professional intimacy in the therapeutic relationship. Jessica joined the M.E.T.A. faculty in 2010, and is the co-developer of the Attachment Module and Attachment for Couples for Hakomi of Oregon. She is a founding faculty member of the ground-breaking Master of Science in Integrative Mental Health program at the National College of Natural Medicine, and joined the faculty of the Pacific Center for Bodywork and Awareness on Kaua’I in 2016. A gifted communicator, Jessica is skilled at synthesizing key information across disciplines, inspiring a holistic and transformative approach to facilitating evolution at the mind-body interface.
Jessica may be reached at: (503) 449-4978 or by email: jessica@meta-trainings.com

Nova Stephenie Knutson
MA, LMT, Certified Hakomi Teacher
Nova Knutson is the creator of M.E.T.A. Integrative Bodywork Training, an adaptation of M.E.T.A. theory and techniques for use in a bodywork context. Nova maintains a practice offering counseling through the body, a fusion of Hakomi and bodywork, as well as mindfulness-based massage, a bodywork system rooted in M.E.T.A. philosophy and skills. In 2006, Nova graduated from Portland’s first M.E.T.A./Hakomi Comprehensive Training and was certified in Hakomi in 2010. She received her BA from The Evergreen State College in 1991, graduating with a focus in fine and performing arts.
Nova may be reached at: (503) 358-5263 or by email:

Stephen Keeley
LPC
Stephen Keeley, LPC is a licensed professional counselor, He has been in private practice since 2012, and worked as a counselor in several community addiction treatment centers in Portland for the previous decade. He has been an adjunct faculty member in the Counseling program at Portland State University since 2010, and provides pre-licensure clinical supervision for interns in his private practice.
Stephen joined the META Counseling Clinic as a clinical supervisor in 2014 and provides individual and group supervision to clinic interns. His supervision style is based on supporting and enhancing the supervisee’s strengths, fostering their stage-appropriate development, and encouraging thorough self-examination and personal process as a way of increasing effectiveness as a counselor. He is passionate about providing clear and compassionate supervision, and embraces the multiple roles supervisors need to hold in order to support the selfhood and professionalism of each supervisee in each moment.
email: stephen@meta-trainings.com

Deah Baird
ND, MS, CHT, Certified Hakomi Trainer
Deah Baird, ND, MS, CHT
503-515-5188
email: deahbaird@gmail.com

Anne-Marie Benjamin
LPC, CHT
Anne-Marie Benjamin is a licensed professional counselor and a certified Hakomi therapist. She has been in private practice since 1998, and has been providing clinical supervision to registered state interns since 2008.
Anne-Marie joined the M.E.T.A. Counseling Clinic as an adjunct supervisor in 2011, providing group supervision monthly, as well as standing in as individual supervisor on an as need basis. She is committed to facilitating the synthesis of mindful/experiential approaches with each intern’s individual counseling style, and skill level. Drawing from her years in the field, she enhances the quality of both client and intern experience through her clinical wisdom. She also responds mindfully to intern professional developmental needs in her direct supervision role. This clinical role is allied to her additional role as M.E.T.A.’s Alumni Coordinator in which she assesses and facilitates professional growth opportunities for M.E.T.A. Graduates.

Jenni Goldstien
Referral Coordinator, LPC Intern
Jenni Goldstien MA, LPC Intern
email: referrals@meta-trainings.com
M.E.T.A. Community of Professionals
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Oregon Certified Hakomi Therapists (CHT) and Certified Hakomi Practitioners (CHP)
The Hakomi Institute, Inc. offers Certification in the Hakomi Method through its branches and Trainers. Certified Hakomi Therapists (C.H.T.) or Certified Hakomi Practitioners (C.H.P.) have all achieved the same level of training and competence. The majority of Certified Hakomi Therapists use the Hakomi Method as a primary or adjunct approach in their psychotherapy, counseling, or clinical social work practices.
Certification in the Hakomi Method confirms that at the time of certification, the therapist or practitioner completed an extensive training and certification process in which they both demonstrated competence in the Method and an embodiment of the Hakomi principles.
After certification, Hakomi therapists who integrate Hakomi into their psychotherapy or counseling practices may focus on the practice of Hakomi, and/or integrate it with other modalities. All Oregon therapists and practitioners must adhere to the laws of Oregon with regard to the practice of psychotherapy and counseling and the use of related titles. All are required to continue to follow the Hakomi Institute Code of Ethics and the ethical guidelines of their profession. Many Hakomi therapists and practitioners will provide a free interview in person or over the phone, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and sense whether they are a good match for what you seek. Many also have websites where you can learn more about their work.
Neither M.E.T.A, LLC, nor the Hakomi Institute, Inc. monitors therapists or practitioners after certification, nor requires continuing education to maintain certification. Certification does not imply legal endorsement of the practitioner by M.E.T.A., LLC, or the Hakomi Institute, Inc.
It is understood that the M.E.T.A. trainings teach specific methodologies (Hakomi, Re-Creation of the Self), and do not provide an overall training in all aspects of the psychotherapeutic profession. For example, the Hakomi training does not train individuals to work with addictions, eating disorders, phobias, bipolar disorder, clinical depression, panic disorder, psychosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder or other psychiatric diagnoses.
If you are seeking a therapist with a particular specialization (e.g. trauma therapy, addictions, couples therapy, child or adolescent therapy, etc.), we recommend you inquire of the therapist regarding their training and experience in these areas.
Neither M.E.T.A., LLC, nor the Hakomi Institute, Inc. warrants or otherwise assumes responsibility for the services provided by the practitioners listed below, or their competency to provide these services; and may not be held liable for any claim resulting from working with these therapists and practitioners, or for the activities of any students or graduates of our trainings. You assume responsibility for determining whether a therapist or practitioner is appropriate for your needs.
Certified Hakomi Therapists and Practitioners who have trained with or are affiliated with M.E.T.A. are indicated with an *.
*Concetta Antonelli, LMT, CHP Sellwood: Equilibria Wellness 6637 SE Milwaukie Ave 97202 NE Portland: Potentials Wellness Center 200 NE 20th 97232 503-349-7038 email: newstorycounsel@gmail.com |
*Deah Baird, ND, MS, CHT 503-515-5188 email: deahbaird@gmail.com website: http://deahbaird.com/ |
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*Anne-Marie Benjamin, LPC, CHT 503-771-3884 email: Amfitzie@aol.com |
Meg Blanchet, MA, LMT, CHT 2905 Adams St, Eugene OR 97405 541-485-3246 email: megblanchet@comcast.net |
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*Jeannie E. Edwards, BS Psychology, LMT, CHT Eugene, Oregon 541-344-4374 email: jeannie@efn.org |
Nancy Evergreen, MA, LPC, CHT 2511 Park Forest Drive, Eugene, OR, 97405 541-485-2484 email: nancyevergreen@comcast.net |
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*Michelle Grace, RN, CHT 6836 Highway 66, Ashland, OR 97520 541-482-2840 email: mgrace@dslnorthwest.net |
Annclaire Greig, RDH, LMT, CHT 1500 N.W. 14th St., Corvallis, OR 97330 541-754-9244 email: acg7@mac.com |
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*Elle Hatheway, CHT 439 Polk St, Eugene, Or. 97402 541-686-8832 email: ellejoy@q.com |
*Gabrielle Hoffman MSW, CHT, CHP, LMT 503-788-1404 (Portland) email: gabhoff@hotmail.com website: gabriellehoffman.vpweb.com |
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*Amy Hulan, MA, CHT 541-740-1506 (Corvallis) email: ahulan1317@aol.com |
Richard Ireland, MA, CHP 133 1 SW Hume Ct Portland, OR 97219 503-246-0479 email: rireland88@yahoo.com |
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*Denise Jessup, LMFT, Certified Hakomi Teacher 541-344-1501 (Eugene) email: denisetherapy@comcast.net |
*Nova Knutson, BA, LMT, Certified Hakomi Teacher (503) 358-5263 (Portland) email: nova.bodymind@gmail.com |
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*Lisa Maeckel, MA, CHT 15 SE 16th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 503-450-9915 email: lisa.maeckel@gmail.com |
Linda Meretsky, MSW, LCSW, CHT Ankeny House 2006 SE Ankeny Street Portland OR 97214 503-452-6796 email: linda@lmeretsky.com website: www.lmeretsky.com |
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*Jessica Montgomery, MSW, CHT, Certified Hakomi Teacher 503-449-4978 (Portland) email: blessica@msn.com |
Jane G. Pittenger, MSN, PMHNP, CHT Florence Office: P.O. Box 642, Florence, OR 97439, 541-997-6956 Eugene Office: 1624 East 23rd, 541-338-8290 email: jpitt@oregonfast.net |
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Kamala Quale, MSOM, LAC, CHT
1844 Lincoln St. #1, Eugene, OR 97401 541-345-2220 email: kquale@moonandlotus.com |
Catherine Rose, MSW, CHT
4605 NE Fremont Street & 1016 SE 12th Ave 503-610-3510 website: www.PortlandCommunityCounseling.com email: Rose@HowDoIStand.com |
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*Barbara Segal, LPC, NCC, CHT 5404 N Montana Avenue Portland, OR 97217 503-250-1508 (Portland) website: www.barbarasegalcounseling.com email: barbseg@gmail.com |
Becky Smith, LMT, CHT 2914 Adams Eugene, OR 97405 541-345-7189 email: beckysmithlmt@gmail.com |
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*Fern L. Snogren, MA, MSW, CHT 629 Altamont St, Ashland, OR 97520 541-482-3328 email: snofernie@hotmail.com |
Diane Steinbrecher, LCSW, MSWAC, CHT 2700 Southeast 26th Ave, Suite C; Portland 97202 503-235-2005 email: fastp0ny@aol.com |
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Timothy Tillman, PT, CHT 246 4th St. Ashland, OR 97520 541-482-0846 email: timtillman@jeffnet.org |
*Margaret Townsend, CHP 503.635.2981 website: www.thelivingbreath.com |
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Margot Vance-Borland, MS, CHT, NCC, LMT Office in Albany: The Counseling Center, 936 S.W. 8th Ave., Albany, OR 97321 541-928-2710 website: albanycounselingcenter.com |
Margot Vance-Borland, MS, CHT, NCC, LMT Office in Corvallis: Kiger House, 508 S.W. Jefferson #9, Corvallis, Oregon 97333 541-754-3595 email: hakomiwoman@yahoo.com website: seichimcenter.com |
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*Alan Wells, LMT, CHP 503-708-1082 (Beaverton) email: awells252001@yahoo.com |
*Nina Yates, LMFT, CHT 503-752-9982 website: www.portlandadoptioncounseling.com |
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*J. Ava Frank, LPC, CHT 4531 SE Belmont St #300 Portland, OR 97215
971-266-0036 email: ava@liberateyourheart.com
website: liberateyourheart.com
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M.E.T.A., LLC
4531 SE Belmont St, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97215
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