I am passionate about working with those who have had adverse experiences, impeding them from living the life they desire. I offer high quality services, flexible hours, and have expertise in resolving behavioral, emotional, and thinking challenges resulting from trauma, depression and anxiety, relationship issues, and grief.  I also have years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals, and LBGTQI+ folks.  I consider myself an inclusive and accepting therapist.

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I graduated with a BS in Psychology, and worked part time at a local women's crisis center where I discovered my passion. I then attended graduate school at George Fox University, with a focus on trauma and PTSD.  It was there that I learned how to integrate a person's spirituality/religion in therapy, regardless of their beliefs.

 

I began my professional journey as a therapist in 2010.  I am licensed with the Oregon Board of Professional Therapist and Counselors, and am a National Certified Counselor.  I gained a certification in Humanistic Sandtray therapy in 2013 from an amazing trainer/therapist/professor in Texas, Stephen Armstrong.   I have worked in community mental health, in private practice, and as a college counselor.     

 

Interventions I use in therapy include but are not limited to Emotion Focused therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Experiencing therapy, Sandtray therapy, and Expressive Arts. I continue to attend trainings yearly to increase my knowledge and skills. 

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Personally speaking, I am a mother of four terrific grown children and have ten amazing grandchildren.  I enjoy organic gardening, woodworking, creating art, and basking in the beauty in nature (especially waterfalls). 

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