As a therapist, I begin with the understanding that you are the expert of your own life and you have inner knowledge and capacity for healing. My intention is to support your growth by offering a non-judgemental and supportive environment for you to be exactly where you are right now. I will hold space for you to be with your pain, tell the truth about what’s wrong, explore limiting beliefs, find new insight, and make courageous shifts towards healing and deepening purpose. Through therapy, I hope you can begin to express your “full and free human-beingness.”

My approach is relational and centered in your strengths and resilience. I tailor my approach to each individual. I specifically work with the mind-body connection and am trained to introduce mindfulness into sessions in a way that gently guides you to pay attention to the body’s signals to deepen your understanding of your struggles. Just having a willingness to be curious in self-exploration is a good place to begin.

I am a member of the LGBTIQ community. I am kink/poly aware and sex positive. I actively examine my privilege and seek to align my practice to support the thriving of all individuals, especially those who are marginalized by the dominant culture in areas of race, gender expression, and disability.

I grew up in the Northwest and enjoy hanging out with my three children and goofy goldendoodle, growing medicinal herbs, dancing to live music, and finding quiet time for silent retreat.

I have 20+ years of experience in helping professions. Lifelong education is important to me. I hold a Masters in Divinity (2008), a Masters in Social Work (2009) and a PhD in philosophy and religious studies with a focus in women and gender studies (2017).

I am a CSWA working towards LCSW licensure in Oregon.

Licensed in Oregon.

Teletherapy and in-person. Accepting Aetna, Regence, PacificSource and Providence only. Not accepting Kaiser.

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Thank you for showing up for yourself! It takes strength and courage to seek out help. We are not meant to live this life alone. You have a beautiful brain and nervous system that have helped you survive. With trust and practice, you can create new neural pathways in your brain that increase your capacity to cope with life’s challenges. Healing is possible through gradual and gentle awareness, skill-building, and the support of a warm and caring community.

I believe the key to healing is safety and curiosity. When you feel safe, your body and mind’s natural ability to heal kicks in. I collaborate with you to identify your strengths, foster healthy habits, and cultivate meaningful intimate connections. You deserve to heal and to have a supportive and nurturing team to aid in your healing journey while guiding you toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

In our sessions, I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate environment while gently guiding you toward your own inner and outer resources. I weave into our sessions spirituality (the sense of gratitude, awe, or wonder), creativity (music, poetry, and writing), art, literature, movement, breath, mindfulness, and evidence-based practices such as EMDR. I honor and respect your whole being and bring a lifetime of both clinical and life experiences to our therapeutic relationship. I currently work primarily with women and couples.

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