I provide individual counseling services for adults and young adults who are seeking personal growth and change. I hold a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacific University and have over 20 years of clinical experience providing therapy to adults, youth, groups, and families. 

My approach to counseling is relational and integrative. I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and theoretical orientations that will help guide our work together. My expertise and clinical training include Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Care.

Some clients I work with choose to utilize a specific form of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is a comprehensive psychotherapy , with 8 phases, 3 Prongs, and a variety of concepts explored to treat trauma, disturbances, chronic pain, and distressing behaviors. A technique utilized, called Bilateral Stimulation, involves the therapist guiding a client through a series of eye movements (or another form of Bilateral Stimulation) in order to access and desensitize disturbing memories. This approach also utilizes a somatic and attachment approach using principles of non-violence and mindfulness with the goal of disrupting and reprocessing the memories, leading to resolution and transformation.

I have experience serving clients in a variety of settings including partial hospitalization, outpatient, school, and 24/7 crisis line. This meaningful work has given me the opportunity to provide compassionate, supportive and quality counseling services to individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and needs. 

Licensure

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.

OR C2053

Certification

Postpartum Support International Perinatal Mental Health Certification

Specialized Training

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 Training

Somatic and Attachment Focused (S.A.F.E.) EMDR- EMDRIA approved training by Personal Transformation Institute

Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care- Postpartum Support International’s 2- Day Certificate of Completion Program

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR),  8-Week Training Course

Gestalt Therapy Training Center-Northwest- 2-Year Training Program