Personal Statement

For all the "imperfect perfectionists" out there in need of some relief - I hear you! As a 'recovering perfectionist' myself, I know first-hand how much distress we can create in our own lives. We hold ourselves to high (sometimes impossible) standards and often feel we are falling short. Anxiety and depression can follow - along with feelings of shame and guilt that we aren't as "good" or happy as we should be. It doesn't have to be so hard! We can work together to help you find joy and contentment by creating a loving, compassionate relationship with yourself.

My practice is grounded in person-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches; my focus is on helping you shift from a place of judgment to one of self-acceptance. I create a supportive space, for it is only when you feel safe to share your truth that real change can happen.

I also really enjoy working with new and expectant parents on how to prepare themselves and their relationship for the challenges (and excitement) of parenthood. We address common struggles and pitfalls that can damage partner connections and help you protect (and baby-proof) your relationship.

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Client Focus (Age)

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 to 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19)
  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • Academic Underachievement
  • Anxiety
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Postpartum
  • Pregnancy/Childbirth
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Eclectic
  • Person Centered/Rogerian

Modality

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • Out Of Network

Years in Practice

7 years

Services Fee

  • Initial Consultation $0-$150
  • Therapy Session $100-$180

Payments Accepted

American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Licenses

License Name License State Year
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) C3729 OR 2015

Education

School Degree Major Year
Western Carolina University MSCounseling2007
Harvard University EdMEducation: Human Development and Psychology1998
Amherst College BASociology1993

Languages

  • English
  • French

Office Address


EM Counseling

1005 Southwest Disk Drive, Suite 104

Bend, Oregon 97702

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