About Me
I did my Master’s program through Adam’s State University, based in Alamosa, CO from 2019-2021. During that time, I worked in community mental health, providing low cost to no cost individual therapy to adults and teens. Shortly after, I was licensed in Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate while in Austin, TX. I was in a private practice working with children, teens, parents, and adults until transferring to a behavior hospital. At the hospital I was the lead teen therapist for the unit.
I moved back to Oregon after a four year hiatus while in Austin, TX and am glad to be back in the PNW.
How I work with each client can vary depending on what the client’s needs and goals are. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective support for my clients. I use a variety of methods, their fancy names are: Client Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Learning what works for you and what doesn't is very important to me in your treatment. If you’ve had therapy experiences in the past that didn’t feel helpful, I’m committed to working with you in a way that feels different— supportive and aligned with your needs. I view the relationship between the therapist and the client as sacred and will work collaboratively with you.
I help couples strengthen their connection using the evidence-based Gottman Method, with a focus on improving communication, deepening emotional intimacy, and fostering greater hope, acceptance, and appreciation for one another. I believe couples come to therapy because they long for something to shift—and that meaningful change is absolutely possible. My approach is collaborative, warm, supportive and direct, creating a grounded space where both partners can feel valued and understood. I provide gentle yet direct challenges when appropriate and aligned with your established goals. I offer structure, focus, and direction throughout the couples therapy experience, helping you stay grounded and purposeful in your growth together. I aim to help you build and strengthen your relationship awareness—like a muscle that grows with intention, reflection, and practice. I believe in the power of relationships to heal, grow, and transform. It would be a privilege to support you.
MY THERAPEUTIC APPROACH