ORAPT Board Members
Paulina Smith, MC, LMHC, NCC, CMHS, RPT™ - President: Paulina Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (WA) and a Nationally Certified Counselor who works with youth and families across SW Washington and Portland. She has a Master's Degree in Counseling from Arizona State University. She has past experience serving on the Arizona APT board and is a graduate of the APT Leadership Academy. She is passionate about spreading the therapeutic powers of play across OR and supporting the play therapy community at large.
Courtney Catt, MA, MFT Associate- President-Elect: Courtney is a current Marriage, Couple, & Family Therapy master’s student at Lewis & Clark College with internships at Family Solutions in Vancouver, WA, as well as the Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Center. Coming from a background in non-profit work and youth development/programming, her clinical interests include working with LGBTQIA+ youth and those in the foster system as well as family reunification and strengthening caregiver-child bonds through creative play. By engaging the family system, she hopes to create trusted spaces for children and their families to engage in and create Self-led, meaningful connections. In her spare time, Courtney can be found soaking up the beauty of the PNW, testing out new recipes, and sharing time with friends and family. Serving as a Student Representative for the ORAPT Board since January 2023, she is excited for the opportunity to further explore and share the world of play therapy.
Jamie Watson, LMFT, RPT-S™ - Secretary: Jamie brings over a decade of experience working with neurodivergent children and families, including those navigating developmental differences and complex trauma. Jamie is a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™, an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, and is certified in Foster and Adoptive Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She also has training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and has long integrated play-based and attachment-centered interventions into her work. Teaching has been a meaningful part of Jamie's career since shortly after completing her graduate program. She has taught a variety of courses at the graduate level, with favorites including Play Therapy, Child Development, and Practicum & Internship. In addition to her teaching and clinical work, Jamie has served as the Mental Health Therapy Director at a pediatric nonprofit and currently runs a consultation and supervision practice supporting pre-licensed and seasoned therapists nationwide. Jamie is also trained through Pet Partners as an animal handler and has incorporated Animal-Assisted Therapy into her clinical work for eight years, using her previous therapy dog, and is currently training her Goldendoodle to continue that tradition. She profoundly believes in the healing power of connection, whether through play, relationships, or the presence of a well-timed wagging tail.
Emily Mitchell, LPC - Treasurer: Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor and proud Oregon native. She earned her Master of Science in Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University in Florida, then returned to Oregon in 2016 to follow her passion for supporting children and families. Emily has experience in community mental health, serving in both outpatient and school-based settings. She currently practices at a group clinic in Milwaukie, where she incorporates play therapy and EMDR techniques into her work with clients. Emily values lifelong learning and views continuing education as essential to ethical, effective clinical practice. She is honored to serve as a board member for the Oregon Association for Play Therapy.
Huiying Jessica Tull, MA, Professional Counselor Associate - Jessica received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bushnell University and has been spending her career specializing in helping youth and family systems. She is currently working in community mental health, at the local school district, and in private practice. She deeply believes that everyone, regardless of age, cultural background, and family history, can be healed and rebuild themselves and their loved ones. With specialized training in CPP, PCIT, PMTO, and trauma therapy (TF-CBT), Jessica is currently working towards becoming a registered play therapist. She hopes to continue learning and growing to support the community with PLAY.
Cameo Chambers, M.A., Professional Counselor & MFT Associate, N.C.C. - Cameo is a passionate therapist and fierce advocate for neurodivergent and disabled children, teens, and families. Her work is rooted in child-centered play, sensory-informed practices, and expressive arts that speak to both the nervous system and the soul. One moment she’s exploring Play-Doh with a child, the next she’s helping a couple reconnect after chaos. No matter the setting, she brings creativity, curiosity, and compassion to every session. Cameo was recently accepted into APT’s 2025 Play Forward: Mentoring for Play Therapists. She’s excited to serve the ORAPT community, uplift equity, champion neurodiversity, and help shape the future of play therapy. When not in session, she’s likely planning a date with her husband of 20 years, diving deep into a new hyper-fixation, or curling up with her cats and a coloring book.