Gwen Debassige Rasmussen, MA, LMHC-A

Gwen Debassige Rasmussen, MA, LMHCA (she/her) is a Behavioral Medicine doctoral intern and a PsyD candidate in Counseling Psychology at Northwest University. She holds a MA in Counseling Psychology and a MS in Aeronautical Science. Ms. Rasmussen is passionate about treating the whole person (mind and body). She is committed to reducing mental health disparities for culturally diverse and underserved populations. She has training in cultural-responsive advocacy, crisis intervention for domestic violence, trauma, mood disorders, psychological concerns (psychosis), and neuropsychological and other assessments. She is also interested in how individual and systemic conditions, such as those stemming from racism and discrimination, can be addressed to improve well-being outcomes for marginalized communities. She enjoys everything outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and trying new adventures.

Professional areas of Interest: 

My clinical interests include working on the list below and helping with sleep concerns, preventive care, promoting health, and working across the lifespan.

• Multicultural concerns

• Trauma-informed care

• Cognitive Impairment

• Psychosis

• Chronic Pain

• LGBTQ+ issues

Are you fluent in Spanish? 

Learning

I enrolled in app for Spanish, and I am beginning learning with the introductory lessons.

Hometown: Ontario, Canada (on tribal lands)

Ontario, Canada (on tribal lands)

Hobbies: 

 My non-clinical interests include spending time with my family and friends, hiking, biking, swimming, skiing (anything outdoors), and trying new adventures and food. 

Why did you choose to do your internship at CVCH?

 I chose to train at CVCH because I resonated with their commitment to support local culturally diverse and underserved communities. I appreciate the value behind treating the ‘sum total of all a person’s parts’ (mind and body). I also believe everyone deserves access to quality care.