AJ Grovert, PsyD, LCP

Dr. AJ Grovert has been in practice for over 13 years and specializes in a number of areas such as trauma, perinatal mental health, anxiety spectrum disorders, and emerging adulthood. She also is experienced working with artists and creators, female veterans, and those recovering from religious traumas. 

Individual Therapy: A Collaborative and Effective Approach

AJ brings a collaborative and practical approach to our sessions. Known for her approachable nature, compassionate demeanor, and lighthearted sense of humor, AJ strives to create a welcoming environment from the moment you meet. Her expertise lies in working with diverse populations, particularly focusing on perinatal mental health, women who have experienced trauma, including birth trauma, sexual trauma, and religious trauma, as well as assisting female veterans. AJ is also passionate about supporting clients hoping to work through family-of-origin concerns and offers insight into complicated family relationships, including grief, blended families, and children with emotionally immature parents.

AJ’s approach to therapy is integrative and holistic. She believes that therapy involves more than a sole focus on the past. Instead, together, you will explore patterns throughout the lifespan to understand how past experiences influence the present and shape our path forward. Therapy with AJ is a collaborative effort where you navigate these complexities together, empowering you to achieve profound insights and meaningful growth. AJ has found EMDR to be highlight effective in healing trauma, and also incorporates tools from DBT to support clients cope with the many stressors in life. 

Collaborative Therapeutic Assessment

Collaborative psychological assessment offers a comprehensive and insightful approach that provides clarity and understanding. AJ works with children, teens, and adults and is trained in the use of the ADOS-2 and skilled in diagnostic clarification, particularly for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She  believes psychological assessment is a powerful tool that can clarify the root of an individual’s struggles. This information can then guiding clients and their families onto the right path forward. 

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy: An Opportunity for Deeper Healing

AJ believes that Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) offers a unique opportunity for profound exploration and transformation. She believes KAP is an innovative approach that creates space for more profound work, allowing your brain to form new connections and perspectives. Often described as a “power washing” for the mind, ketamine-assisted therapy offers an effective means to break through barriers and get unstuck, enabling you to see things from a fresh vantage point. 

AJ enjoys working with clients who creatives feeling blocked or those  grappling with Family of Origin (FOO) issues and navigating complex family dynamics. Whether you’re a creative seeking inspiration or someone ready to embark on inner healing, AJ is here to support you every step, providing the tools and guidance needed for profound growth and insight.

Education

• 2011 Pacific University School of Professional Psychology, Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Hillsboro, OR  
• 2008 Pacific University School of Professional Psychology, M.S., Clinical Psychology, Hillsboro, OR 
• 2006 Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO, B.A., Psychology, Minor: Writing

Publications & Presentations

• ‘Five Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Help Support People’s Journey Towards Better Wellbeing’. Authority Magazine, Women in Wellness, 2023

• Grovert, A. & Houskeeper, J. (2008, February). Risks and protective factors in therapist  mental health and burnout. Oral Presentation, Oregon Academy of Science.

• Houskeeper, J. & Grovert, A. (2008, February). Public perception versus current research regarding function and meaning of dreams. Oral Presentation, Oregon Academy of Science.

• Grovert, A., Anderson, C., Black, M. & Dwelle, D. (2008, March). Diagnostic considerations with an adolescent African-American client. Oral Presentation,  Psychological Service Center Grand Rounds.