I view therapy as an intimate form of learning. In this sense therapy is a vehicle to assist people in getting more out of life by slowing down and increasing awareness around habits. It is an honor to provide the safe, comfortable space necessary for this change to occur.

I develop a collaborative partnership with clients, providing professional support that allows you to gain clarity and a deeper understanding of your self.

Mindfulness and compassion provide a grounded yet spacious container for the process of deeper self-understanding. Sometimes the body will be used as a window into the unconscious to study whatever presents itself.

We will explore relationships with your self as well as others. We will spend some time in the past undoing old experiences and spend time in the present re-wiring new ones.

My work is rooted in the belief of the innate wholeness of every being. Blending eastern wisdom with western science, I draw from a number of theoretical orientations including Hakomi Psychotherapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Additionally, I have trained with Dr. Patrick Carnes in sexual addiction.

I hold a master’s degree in Counselor Education from Portland State University and am a registered intern with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. I belong to the following associations: Mindful-Experiential Therapy Approaches, Center for Self-Leadership, AEDP Institute, and the American Psychological Association.

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“From the beginning, I sensed a remarkable amount of trust, compassion, and kindness which allowed me to express myself openly. I couldn’t have asked for a better or more transformative experience.” ~ Portland, Oregon

“Caring. Empathic. Effective.”  ~ Portland, Oregon