School of Professional Psychology Faculty
Catherine A. Moonshine, Ph.D., MAC, CADC III
- Assistant Professor
- Psy.D. Clinical Program
- School of Professional Psychology
- Pacific University
Education
- Advanced Alcohol and Other Drug Studies Certificate, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2000
- Ph.D., Pacific Graduate School of Psychology,Palo Alto, Clinical Psychology, 1999
- M.S., Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, Palo Alto, Clinical Psychology, 1996
- M.A., Seattle University, Therapeutic Psychology, 1993
- B.A., University of Redlands, Psychology and Philosophy, 1989
Roles and Interests
- Practicum Supervisor at Psychological Service Center
- Intern Supervisor at Pacific University APA accredited internship
- Instructor: Treatment of Chemical Dependency, Psychoactive Substances, Intervention I, History and Systems
- Supervise theses & dissertations
- Scholarly Interests: Treating addiction and dual diagnosis clients; evidence based practices, particularly dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, stages of change and matrix model; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, existential/humanistic perspectives; organizational consulting, clinical supervision; and oversight of clinical services.
- Other Professional Activities and Interests: Director of Moonshine Consulting, providing clinical director oversight to local community agencies; community mental health services and private practice development; mentorship of clinical supervisors, program managers and clinical directors.
Professional Membership and Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist: Oregon #1476, 2001
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor III: Oregon #00-R-18, 1999
- American Psychological Association
- Oregon Psychological Association
- National Association of Addiction Counselor
- National Board of Certified Counselors
- Masters Addictions Counselor Specialty Certification
- National Certified Counselor
Recent Papers
- Moonshine, C. (2007). Implementing and sustaining dialectical behavioral therapy with problem gamblers: Training, supervision and fidelity review. To be submitted to the Oregon Gambling Addiction Treatment Division, Department of Human Services, State of Oregon, Salem, OR.
- Moonshine, C. and Wright, D. (2007). Matrix fidelity review. Submitted to Evidence Based Practices Steering Committee, Department of Human Services, State of Oregon, Salem, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2006). Fidelity review of matrix model at Josephine County, alcohol and drug treatment program. Submitted to Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Washington, D.C.
- Moonshine, C. and Treleavan, R. (2005). Evaluating a dual diagnosis continuum of care. Submitted to Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Princeton, NJ.
- Moonshine, C. (2001). Federal block grant review of community providers in Southern Oregon. Submitted to Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Washington, D.C.
Recent Presentations
- Moonshine, C. (2007). The essence of dialectical behavior therapy. Presented at Mental Health Clinical Essentials Conference, Sand Key, FL.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). The essence of dialectical behavior therapy. Presented at Mental Health Clinical Essentials Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). The essence of dialectical behavior therapy. Presented at Mental Health Clinical Essentials Conference, Washington, D.C.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). Targeted exploration & implementation of dialectical behavior therapy. Presented to the Virginia State Hospital, Staunton, VA.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). Motivational interviewing in behavioral healthcare. Presented at Department of Human Services, Walla Walla, WA.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). Implementing & sustaining your clinical competency with dialectical behavior therapy. Presented for Pesi Healthcare, Paris, France.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). Evidence based practices in addictions treatment: Matrix model. Presented at the Oregon Recovery Consortium, Portland, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). Dialectical behavior therapy with severe clients in intense levels of care. Presented for Minnesota State Hospital System, Moose Lake, MN.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). Dialectical behavior therapy with gambling clients. Presented to the Arizona Office of Problem Gambling, Tempe, Arizona.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). Dialectical behavior therapy with chemically dependent youth in residential treatment. Presented at Rimrock Trails Adolescent Services, Prineville, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). Dialectical behavior therapy in behavioral healthcare. Presented at Department of Human Services, Walla Walla, WA.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). Culturally competent treatment and clinical supervision. Presented at the Summer Institute of the Northwest Institute of Addiction Studies, Portland, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). Cognitive behavioral therapy in behavioral healthcare. Presented at Department of Human Services, Walla Walla, WA.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). Basic dialectical behavior therapy. Presented for Pesi Healthcare, Omaha, NE.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). Advanced dialectical behavior therapy in behavioral healthcare. Presented at Department of Human Services, Walla Walla, WA.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). Advanced dialectical behavior therapy. Presented for Pesi Healthcare, Omaha, NE.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). Culturally competent clinical supervision. Presented at Lifeworks, NW, Beaverton, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). Cognitive behavior therapy in addictions treatment. Presented at School of Social Work, Portland State University, Portland, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2007). Clinical documentation: Being SMART. Presented for the Northwest Frontier Addiction Technology Transfer Center, Salem, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2006). SMART treatment planning. Presented at New Horizons, Spokane, WA.
- Moonshine, C. (2006). Motivational interviewing. Presented for Pesi Healthcare, Honolulu, HI.
- Moonshine, C. (2006). Motivational interviewing with adult addictions clients. Presented at New Horizons, Spokane, WA.
- Moonshine, C. (2006). Matrix model with drug court clients. Presented at InAct, Inc., Portland, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2006). Ethics, confidentiality & boundaries with adolescent clients in rural communities. Presented at Rimrock Trails Adolescent Treatment Services, Prineville, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2006). Ethical considerations & boundary challenges. Presented to InAct, Inc., Portland, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2006). Distress tolerance for addiction & dual diagnosis clients. Presented at the Summer Institute of the Northwest Institute of Addiction Studies, Portland, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2006). Dialectical behavioral health with homeless youth. Presented for the Homeless Youth Continuum, Portland, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2006). Dialectical behavior therapy. Presented for Pesi Healthcare, Honolulu, HI.
- Moonshine, C. (2006). Dialectical behavior therapy for mental health, addictions & gambling clients. Presented to Emergence Counseling, Eugene, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2006). Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. Presented for Pesi Healthcare, Milwaukee, WI.
- Moonshine, C. (2005). Practical approaches for creating a continuum of care for co-occurring disorders. Presented at the Summer Institute of the Northwest Institute of Addiction Studies, Portland, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2005). HIPAA: Facilitating treatment while protecting client’ rights. Presented at Girls, Inc., Portland, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2005). Evidenced based practices: Motivational interviewing with mandated addiction clients. Presented at Emergence Counseling, Eugene, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2005). Dialectical behavior therapy with mandated substance abuse clients. Presented for the Department of Community Justice at Multnomah County, Portland, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2004). Working with women of diverse backgrounds. Presented at School of Social Work, Portland State University, Portland, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2004). Justifying treatment. Presented at De Paul Treatment Centers, Portland, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2004). Integrated dual diagnosis: Evidenced based practices. Presented at Department of Human Services at Clackamas County, Oregon City, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2004). Ethics in dual diagnosis treatment. Presented to Oregon Recovery Consortium, Portland, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2004). Demystifying Dual Diagnosis: Assessment, Treatment & Relapse Prevention. Presented to the Oregon Consortium Recovery, Portland, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2004). ASAM: PPC-II-R: Treatment & discharge planning. Presented at the Summer Institute of the Northwest Institute of Addiction Studies, Portland, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2003). Demystifying dual diagnosis: Challenges & opportunities. Presented at Southwest Washington Training Consortium, Vancouver, WA.
- Moonshine, C. (2003). ASAM, patient placement criteria II-R. Presented at the Homeless Alcohol & Drug Intervention Network, Portland, OR.
- Moonshine, C. (2001). Harm Reduction with College Students. Presented to the Counseling and Psychological Services at the University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA.
- Moonshine, C. (1999). Outcome of partial hospitalization treatment of depressed older adults. Poster presented at American Psychology Association Convention, Boston, MA.
- Moonshine, C. (1997). Suicidal older adults: Treatment options. Poster presented at the American Association of Suicidality Conference, Memphis, TN.
- Moonshine, C. (1989). Sexual motivations of college-aged females. Poster presented at Western Psychological Association Conference, Reno, NV.
Board Membership, State Taskforces, and Community Workgroups
- Northwest Institute of Addiction Studies
Board Relations Chair and Program Committee Chair. Formerly served as Board Chair for 1 term and Finance Chair for 3 terms. Organization works collaboratively with accreditation boards, educational institutions, and treatment agencies to establish and maintain professional standards of addiction counselors. Hosts a national conference on addiction treatment, annually.
- State Dual Diagnosis Taskforce
Served as member on several committees within the taskforce. Taskforce was charged with writing new Statutes, establishing best practices, overseeing academic and licensing standards.
- State Taskforce for Revision of OARs
Worked on taskforce to revise and implement Statutes that related to adult mental health treatment.
- State Workgroup for American Society of Addiction Medicine
This workgroup designed and implemented statewide trainings for assessment and treatment of individuals with addiction problems based on best practices.
- County Mental Health Redesign Workgroup
This workgroup evaluated and made recommendations about the mental health system in Multnomah County.
- Oregon Recovery Consortium
This was a group of community providers who created a consortium to best serve the needs of the community. Additionally this consortium pursued new business and marketed the member providers.
- Alcohol & Drug Advisory Committee
This was a group of providers who worked with the Department of Corrections.
Catherine A. Moonshine, Ph.D., MAC, CADC III
School of Professional Psychology
Pacific University
511 SW 10th, Suite 400
Portland, OR 97205-2732
Phone: (503) 352-2618
FAX: (503) 352-2403
Email: moon2032@pacificu.edu
