Meet Our Team
Dr. Ryan Reese
Dr. Ryan Reese is the founder and owner at Quest Therapeutics, Inc. He is a tenured associate professor of counseling at Oregon State University and the founder of EcoWellness Counseling & Consulting LLC.
After finishing his B.S. in Biopsychology at Western Washington University, Dr. Reese completed his masters degree in School Counseling & Guidance and Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Florida. He completed his PhD at UNC-Greensboro in Counseling & Counselor Education in 2013. He completed his psilocybin facilitation training program from Fluence in August 2023. Dr. Reese maintains credentials as a Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed School Counselor, National Certified Counselor, EMDR-Certified therapist, and Approved Clinical Supervisor.
Recognized for his groundbreaking work on EcoWellness in the field of professional counseling, Dr. Reese was honored with the esteemed 2023 Gary R. Walz Trailblazer Award, bestowed by the American Counseling Association (ACA).
Chesley Strowd
Chesley Strowd received her MS in counseling degree from OSU-Cascades in 2017. She completed her psilocybin facilitation training program from Fluence in December 2023.
Chesley is a Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator, Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, Parent Coach and Reiki Master Teacher. She is the co-founder and co-owner of a group counseling practice in Bend. She is trained in HeartMath biofeedback, LENS neurofeedback and IPNB (Interpersonal Neurobiology). Chesley enjoys collaborating with others and is community-oriented, with a background in volunteering at various women’s shelters, schools and as a Reiki volunteer at the St. Charles Cancer Center. She received the 5 Mindfulness Trainings transmission from Thich Nhat Hanh in 2013, and has participated in numerous mindfulness retreats.
Chesley has created and presented therapeutic groups and workshops on Mindful Self-Compassion in various settings where she provided education and led meditations for diverse groups of individuals. Chesley is dedicated to her own continued growth as well as assisting others on their personal path of empowerment and inner healing.
Passion for promoting EcoWellness in therapeutic settings
Dr. Reese’s research and clinical practice in the field of counseling led to the development of the EcoWellness counseling framework, which incorporates an innovative assessment tool known as the EcoWellness Inventory. This framework has been instrumental in exploring the intricate connections between EcoWellness, holistic well-being, mindfulness, self-efficacy, and self-esteem. Dr. Reese’s scholarship is evident in over 30 peer- reviewed articles and his extensive presentations at national, international, and regional conferences.
For an overview of Dr. Reese’s research, check out his Google Scholar Profile.
Our team’s extensive knowledge and expertise in mental health and EcoWellness form the foundation for providing safe licensed psilocybin facilitation services at Quest Therapeutics, Inc.