Erik
Flaten
Academic Advisor
Erik, our Academic Advisor, has been working in the therapeutic and educational field since 2018.
Erik is an Oregon native who has traveled extensively and lived in many places worldwide. Erik has his BA in Psychology.Before working with CCT, Erik worked in a Family Services team for a Wilderness Therapy company where he gained experiences working in experiential family therapy and wilderness guiding. Erik was also an ESL teacher, working with students aged 4 to 18 in Thailand and South Korea. Erik chose to work at CCT because of his passion for service, education, and the natural introspection and challenge that the work entails.
Erik offers a deep capacity for compassion and calmness, even when conversations and situations can become challenging and difficult to navigate.
During Erik’s free time, you will likely find him rock climbing at Smith Rock, creating music with friends, or catching the last sun rays of the day.