About Me

Overcoming adversity throughout my own life provides me the ability to relate to others in profound, open and non-judgmental ways. I believe people have the capacity to grow and change, and deserve to feel supported and experience the life they want to live.

My education and professional experiences continue teaching me the latest research, tools and how to be as trauma-informed, culturally aware and attuned, socially-just and systemic as possible in my work. I strive to be the best therapist I can be for the people I serve, due to this I am forever learning and evolving in this important work I do with folks. I welcome all races, all religions, all countries of origin, all sexual orientations, and all gender identities. I hope to meet you and work together toward growth and happiness.

I love spending time with my daughter, finding joy in each moment and laughing until it hurts. I am a curious person so you will find me trying, doing and learning new things.

My Style and Approach

As a Marriage, Couple and Family therapist I work from a systemic and non-patholgizing lens. I do not view the individual as the problem but look broadly at interactional patterns and dynamics along with considering all systems (intimate relationships, school, community organizations, spiritual organizations, family etc.). I also consider and include bio, psycho, social and spiritual factors of people’s lives.

I lead with empathy, compassion, openness, humility and inclusivity. I believe that trust is core to the therapeutic relationship. I utilize creativity, humor and humanness to create a warm and comfortable environment. My approach is integrative, collaborative, humanistic and eclectic as I draw from a variety of evidenced-based therapeutic models. You will find my style is flexible and I tailor sessions and my approach to meet the needs of the people I serve.

Education and Background

M.A. in Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy from Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling with an emphasis on social justice and specialization in Sex Therapy.
B.A. in Peace and Conflict with a Minor in Philosophy
Director at a community legal information center providing free legal information to the community
Director of a non-profit providing health and social services for families affected by childhood cancer and persons living with HIV
Volunteer Mediator with San Luis Obispo Superior Court
Rape Victim Advocate with Multnomah County District Attorney's Office
HIV Test Counselor for Stonewall Alliance, Cascade AIDS Project and Pivot
Volunteer Mediator with Multnomah Family Court

Professional Associations

ASSECT American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
AAMFT American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy