Welcome

I have been a practicing therapist for over twenty years. I hold a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a bachelor’s degree in Communications, both from Lewis & Clark College in Portland. Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of treatment settings including schools, residential and day treatment centers, outpatient mental health, and private practice, where I currently work with adults and adolescents. My approach to therapy focuses on building relationships with clients. I believe that through connection and providing a safe place to talk, therapeutic growth can happen. I believe in
partnering with patients to help empower them to improve their coping skills, understand addictive behaviors, create healthy boundaries and relationships, and improve their self-confidence. I utilize several therapeutic modalities, including ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

In my personal time, I am an avid reader, writer, organizer, and cat lover.