About

Hello. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Oregon (LCSW) and Washington (LICSW). I have over 16 years experience in mental and behavioral health working with people of all ages in both addictions and mental health. I am a transpersonal therapist which means I take a holistic, therapeutic approach that incorporates spiritual wisdom and traditions with modern psychotherapies to promote healing and growth. I use a variety of evidenced-based and best practices such as: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT and CBT-CP). I hold VA certifications in chronic pain management using CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. These techniques are used in conjunction with cultivating greater spiritual awareness to enhance interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and increase meaning and purpose in ones’ life. Overall, value is placed on self-awareness and open-mindedness for both the therapist and client in an honest, mindful, and non-judgmental space. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples from different backgrounds, LGBTQ-IA+, race to address Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. My approach is calm, mindful, and compassionate and I will meet you where you are at in your healing journey. I am adaptable and can be more direct if this is your preference and/or when needed with your permission. We will go at your pace. I sometimes wish I had a great story to tell about my journey to become a therapist. However, my story is not unusual. As I stepped into my personal power by engaging in a self-healing journey, I also assisted others on their own journeys so it seemed a natural fit. I pursued a Master's Degree later in life, then took my time pursuing licensure as a license was not required for me to conduct therapy at the time.