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Welcome, I honor the courage it takes to begin the therapy journey. Starting therapy is a brave and often vulnerable step—and I’m so glad you’re here.

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A bit about me and my approach: I strive to create a warm, approachable, and safe environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore all parts of themselves. I believe in the healing potential of therapy and the profound change that can come from tapping into the creative, inner self. My goal is to foster an authentic, collaborative relationship with each client and to support their process with curiosity, compassion, and respect.​

The models that guide my work include Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, solution-focused therapy, and family systems theory. What this means in practice is that I’m deeply interested in a person’s relationship with themselves, their various inner “parts,” and the social, familial, and cultural systems they are part of. I believe you are the expert of your own life and that each person brings unique strengths and insight that often go unrecognized or underutilized.

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I bring a trauma-informed lens to therapy, paying close attention to how experiences are held in the body and nervous system. I integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients safely process distressing or traumatic memories, shift negative beliefs, and feel more present and empowered in their daily lives. EMDR is a research-supported therapy effective in treating trauma, anxiety, and other emotional difficulties.

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I value each client as a whole person and strive to understand their experiences through the lens of culture, socio-economic status, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and spirituality. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and respect all individuals’ spiritual or religious paths.

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​I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in both Oregon and Washington and a certified Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS), which requires over 100 hours of additional training in child and adolescent development. I’ve completed Level 1 (100 hours) of official IFS training and I am also EMDR-trained, having completed Parts 1 and 2 of EMDRIA-approved basic training. I integrate both IFS and EMDR into my work with clients when appropriate.

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I received my Master’s degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy from Lewis & Clark College and my BA in English and Creative Writing from Walla Walla University. I have over 11 years of experience providing therapy in a variety of settings, including schools, group homes, and community mental health agencies.

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Finding the right therapist is important. I offer a free 20-minute consultation so you can get a sense of who I am and how I work.

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• Depression

• Anxiety 

• Codependency

• Recovery

• Relationship Difficulties

• Life Transitions

• Difficulties with Self-Esteem

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Professional/Career Issues

• College/Graduate School Issues

• Medical and Health Concerns

• Stress Management

• Spirituality

• Gender Identity Support

• LGBTQ+ Counseling

• Grief, Loss, or Bereavement