I feel incredibly fortunate to love my work which is strongly founded in establishing a safe, secure, and respectful therapeutic relationship with clients. I provide empathetic therapeutic support for individuals struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity concerns, and interpersonal difficulties as well as more persistent problems which can include OCD, psychotic disorders, PTSD/trauma or chronic illness. I draw on several approaches including psychodynamic, art based therapy, mindfulness practices, exposure and response prevention (ERP), eye-movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) and cognitive behavior therapies. I believe everyone has the right to live an authentic, healthy, and safe life. In my work I am committed to working with clients to nurture inner wisdom, navigate hardship, find ease, and embrace life’s pleasures.
I have worked in social services in the Portland area for several years. My work experiences have been diverse and I have been privileged to work with at-risk adolescents in residential care, with health professionals in residential care for drug and alcohol issues, with individuals transitioning from homelessness, at a practice serving refugees and survivors of torture, and in detox and outpatient settings serving individuals with substance abuse and mental health concerns. Prior to becoming a therapist I worked for several years as a first responder in the San Francisco Bay Area responding to medical, traumatic, and psychiatric emergencies.
Your mental health journey is deeply personal—and you deserve care that respects your unique story, values, and identity. I strive to create a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where all individuals, couples, and families feel seen, heard, and supported. I welcome people of all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, faiths, abilities, and relationship structures. I recognize that cultural, systemic, and generational factors can profoundly impact mental health, and I am committed to understanding and honoring those experiences. As a therapist, I believe cultural humility is essential. I continuously seek out education and training to better understand the diverse identities and lived experiences of the people I work with. My goal is to offer care that is not only inclusive, but also informed, respectful, and empowering. I am a licensed provider with the Oregon Board of Licensed Counselors and Therapists.