About

I have a natural curiosity to hear people’s stories and a fascination with the human spirit, which has drawn me towards the therapy field. Since 2011, I have been working with folks facing various forms of oppression and feel drawn to advocate for those who haven’t felt they have a voice. I have witnessed the strength of people’s own inherent wisdom and feel honored to be a part of someone’s development.
My focus since the start has been using an anti-oppressive practice and striving towards increasing equity in the therapeutic relationship. Much of my experience has been with those in the criminal justice system and I have noticed the power in giving space to people who have experienced punitive institutions. I use attachment theory in therapy and focus on developing a positive relationship as the roots for growth. I pull from a variety of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I have been trained in strategies specific to PTSD symptoms such as Dreamwork and Nightmare Therapy for PTSD and Mindfulness techniques.
I began counseling for those with addictions in 2012 and later attended Portland State University to obtain a Masters in Social Work in 2017 while completing a certification course in Trauma-Informed Services. I have seen multiple types of trauma, from working with women inside a prison, veterans at the VA and women residing at a domestic violence shelter.
I am currently working on obtaining a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional certification, where I take courses in different modalities which will deepen my knowledge of trauma and expand my approach in assisting folks to build their own resilience and skill set.
I look forward to working with you!