Philosophy and Approach

I believe therapy can bring awareness to an individual's strengths, challenge them to grow and help them live a more fulfilled life. I provide a theoretical integration approach with an existential view. My focus is grounded in person-centered counseling and bringing the individuals to their present self. I approach individuals from a holistic view, treating them whole with mind, body and spirituality. I integrate interventions that include Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness practices. I encourage exploring the meaning and value to living a life as their authentic self.  It's my focus to invite the individual to explore their self-awareness, thoughts, behaviors, feelings at the pace they are comfortable with, providing a safe place without judgement.

Education and Experience

I earned my Bachelors of Arts in Child and Family Studies, specializing in youth services from Portland State University.  I earned my Master's Degree in Mental Health, specializing in Addictions Counseling, from Lewis & Clark in Portland. Additionally, I am certified in the State of Oregon as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor III (CADCIII) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with the State of Oregon.

For well over a decade, I have worked with individuals (youth and adults) struggling with mental health and substance use.