Explore Jasmine Quistorf's Therapeutic Approach and Training

My primary focus as a therapist is to support others and myself in reestablishing muddled connections between the mind, heart, and gut. I utilize a lot of somatic tools/body connection techniques to relearn how to translate the emotional and physical signals of the mind and body. I often utilize art and other creative interventions when helpful. It is deeply important to me that the space we create is as comfortable as possible and completely consent-driven. I check in often before offering guidances to ensure they’re welcome. If you’re uncomfortable saying “no”, this will likely become an initial focus of our work to ensure you feel comfortable using this power and responsibility in session.

I am completing EMDR training which is a tool designed to help in trauma processing. This has become a valuable aid in my practice.

I hold a master’s degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling from Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling in Portland, OR. Here I took courses on diversity and social justice, multicultural counseling, play and creative interventions, somatic psychotherapy, human sexuality, and the human-animal bond.

I am completing EMDR (eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing) training through EMDR Consulting.

I also have a bachelor’s degree with a double major in psychology and human development from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay where I completed three child psychology internships (two schools and one children’s grief camp) and two psychology research assistantships. During this period, I was also growing in my understanding of psychology through work as a special education instructional aid for two elementary schools and as an Autism Spectrum treatment aid for two different agencies.

I am prelicensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in the state of Colorado, supervised by Amanda Brucki, LCSW, and as a Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Oregon, supervised by Kaleigh Boysen-Quinata, LMFT.

The therapeutic relationship is the most essential element of therapy, and all great relationships are built on trust. It’s often difficult to trust someone you don’t know, so below are a few tidbits about me.

I’m originally from a small town in Wisconsin (however small you’re thinking, think smaller) where, among many things, I learned the importance of fitting in and about the tricky intersection of authenticity and attachment. I couldn’t understand why I felt so different from the people around me. No matter how much I mimicked and mirrored, I always felt found out as a fraud. In part because I was. I was playing a role that wasn’t authentically me and it showed. This confusion led me to a fascination with psychology and human development from an early age, taking my first college psychology course at 16.

I’ve also always been drawn to the helper role. I’m the oldest of four children so naturally I grew to become responsible, reliable, attentive, and a strong leader (although my sister calls it “bossy”) . I also started babysitting/nannying for work as soon as I was able to. I began working with neurodivergent children professionally when I was 19 engaging in multiple part time roles for many different agencies and internship sites throughout college in order to perfect my craft of helping others (perfectionism being another firstborn trait).

In addition to being passionate about exploring the workings of the mind and caring for others, I also have a deep love for animals and value spending time with my two dogs, cat, and rabbit.

My favorite place is any beach where I can bask in the sun and take a dip in the water.

I’m an introvert at heart but find much satisfaction and joy in having deep and meaningful conversations with people.