Lillian Bengtson, LMHC-A

Lillian (Lilly) Bengtson is a behavioral medicine intern completing her final year of her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology this year.  Originally from Portland, OR, Lilly earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA, and an M.S. in Psychology from Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID. She has spent many years working with underserved populations in a variety of settings, including domestic violence shelters, local detention centers, and federally qualified health centers like CVCH. Lilly has a special passion for women's mental and reproductive health, and enjoys working with clients of all ages to develop the skills necessary to cope with life's challenges. She values the importance of inclusive, culturally-responsive treatment, and enjoys collaborating with others in order to treat her patients as whole individuals. In her free time, Lilly enjoys spending time outside however she can, including hiking, backpacking, and running.

Professional areas of Interest:

•       Women’s health

•       Gender / sexuality

•       Integrated healthcare

•       Mindfulness- and acceptance-based interventions

Are you fluent in Spanish? Learning

Hometown: Portland, OR

Hobbies: Spending time outside! I love to run, hike, garden, backpack, and lay in the sunshine. 

Why did you choose to do your internship at CVCH? I value CVCH’s mission to provide inclusive, integrated, and accessible healthcare to individuals of all backgrounds, and I’m excited to work alongside this team of experts this year!