I welcome your rough edges, tender places, inner wisdom, and the search for more fulfillment. Together, we will invite self-compassion and acceptance around what is already happening, while also creating ways to experience more satisfying ways of treating yourself, being with others, and inhabiting your life. My clients include people who experience depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and shame, creative folks who are stalled at manifesting their potential, gentle souls who find it hard to navigate in a frenetic world, people who want to establish fresh relationship patterns, and those who are recovering their balance amidst life transitions.

We hide parts of who we are away because the world has told us we are "too much", which is weird because we may not even feel good enough. It’s easier to be who others need or want us to be, rather than risk showing them who we really are. We desperately want to connect - for them to see us, love the real us. But the fear, the messages that we have been carrying for too long about who we are, convinces us that if we share our true self, people will reject us, ridicule us, even leave us. Maybe our experience proves this fear true, or maybe we secretly agree that in some way, we don't deserve a fulfilling life or love. You feel stuck.

Love flowers? Want counseling? Then FHT is for you! More specifically, if you’re struggling with self-worth, self-esteem, negative self-talk, trauma recovery, depression or anxiety, you’re in the right place. I’ll create a safe space for you to share your fears, worries and negative self-talk. Then we will address how to get you out of this endless cycle in order to move forward and be who you came here to be. You’ll bring flowers to our video sessions in order to connect with nature and yourself.

Starting therapy can be daunting, so I encourage you to reach out, even if you're uncertain where to start. I've witnessed profound impacts in my work with people, where shame becomes self acceptance and overwhelm becomes relief and ease. I welcome everyone who wants to work with me, and especially welcome those who may not have felt comfortable in therapy before, possibly due to experiencing marginality, societal oppression, or being shy. I also tend to work well with over achievers, sensitive introverts, and perfectionists struggling to find a stable sense of self worth. My practice is anti oppression and trauma informed.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 18 years of experience. I work with individuals of all ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations, ranging in age from 18 through 65+. My philosophy stems from a belief that life is an ever-changing process that provides the opportunities for individuals to develop into their own person; however, due to trauma or other painful or problematic issues, we may become stuck. My approach is warm, interactive, collaborative, and individualized drawing on different therapeutic models which may include mindfulness, psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, and EMDR approaches.

It goes without saying the year 2020 was an uphill battle. With the stress of a pandemic, the economic hardships facing many, political divides deepening, and being cooped up at home: it's no wonder anxiety is high. Or depression feels magnified. Or you find yourself falling back into bad habits.  But you don't have to struggle through this time alone. Empathic Counseling can help you cope during this difficult time and empower you to thrive. I work closely with clients across Oregon to help them find freedom from Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma, or that harsh voice inside you that tells you you're not enough.

Over thousands of years, philosophers have developed tools to explore the good life--what makes life meaningful, joyful, and fulfilling. As a professional philosopher, I draw upon those tools to empower you think clearly, live purposefully, and choose confidently. In our sessions, I offer friendly and accessible conversation, compassionate listening, and a healthy dose of humor. Together, we investigate your deepest assumptions about what is true and important so we can challenge what is not working, develop what is, and find greater order, harmony, and power in your thoughts and actions. We awaken and cultivate your inner philosopher.

There are times in life when you find yourself in a dark place. The path you were following has disappeared and it feels like you're tangled up in thorns. At times like these, having a kind companion can make a big difference: someone who can shine a light on your situation, help you unsnarl yourself and find your way forward. If you're going through a difficult transition, struggling with anxiety, depression, anger or unresolved trauma, I'm can help.

My pronouns are: she/her/hers. Are you having a difficult time accepting present? Are you feeling anxious and depressed about what is happening right now? I will collaborate with you by assisting you in identify patterns which are no longer serving you. I will encourage you to be kind, loving and compassionate towards yourself. Working from an empathic-based perspective, I will teach you to nurture yourself by using the tools of creative arts therapy, cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, visualization, acupressure and EFT tapping to help find your innate strengths.

My approach to clinical practice is highly interactive, relational, practical and humorous. I provide you with support,compassion and insight to encourage change and growth.

There’s a good chance that you’ve found your way here because something in your life feels off. Maybe you feel a deep lack of purpose and meaning, or that you haven’t been able to find your true calling yet. Perhaps you’re struggling with communicating and connecting with your partner. Or, you don’t have a partner at all, and want to figure out who you need to become to find the right kind of person. I am passionate about helping men who have a burning desire for self-transformation and the journey of inner work. Men who understand the value of introspection, and deeply want to serve something greater than just themselves.

Welcome! I enjoy working with individuals and couples, and walking alongside them in their healing. I believe therapy is a collaborative experience between the family and therapist, that each client has the resiliency and resources they need already within, and that it is our job to uncover them. My work with clients considers biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors. I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing relational distress, sex concerns, infertility/pregnancy issues, transracial/transnational family dynamics, processing trauma, religion and spirituality, body-image concerns, or low self esteem.

** As of 11/10/2020 - closed to new clients until 01/01/2021. ** When the brain is highjacked in response to difficult memories and the bad-actor urges to disappear, embrace chaos or dive in to substances overtake us, what are your options? How will you keep the peace with those you love? I call it the practice of recovery. The welcoming of perspective. The experiments with change. The myth of rock bottom. The clinical education on brain/body balance and the recalibration of confidence. The Ah-Ha moments of “That’s it! You get me!” The realization we don’t need new … we need the loving embrace of … you. Are you ready to lean in?

You may appear "fine" to those around you, but inside your emotions are intense and seem out of your control. You feel disconnected from your friends, your family and your life. It's overwhelming and you wonder how you got to this place. You desperately want to just, "let it go," but you don't know how. Right now, you're barely able to keep your head above water and if you don't get help soon, it feels like you might go under.

I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, therapeutic environment where my clients can feel welcome and safe. This setting allows clients the opportunity to express themselves deeply, and identify their authentic selves. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy, based on the different needs of my clients. As a psychodynamic therapist, I believe that healing can happen through accessing the realm of the unconscious. This process of exploring thoughts and images can be daunting, but also immensely satisfying and life changing.

*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Do you find yourself struggling to manage overwhelming negative thoughts and emotions, are your attachment patterns getting in the way of making and keeping intimate relationships, are you finding it difficult to navigate coming to terms with who you are or fear the reactions of those who are closest to you, if they knew? The clients I work with have these challenges and are able to work with me on developing the right skills for them to reach their personal goals and overcome barriers to living fuller and healthier lives.

Living with anxieties / fears, depression and stress can be overwhelming. One may resort to avoidance and unhealthy lifestyle choices as a means of escape. I offer a safe place and opportunity for you to explore your concerns while learning healthy and effective ways to manage intense feelings and resolve problems. Our work together can help you uncover issues that impact your present, learn different ways of looking at things and grow confidence in your ability to live well.

(Caseload Full - Accepting new clients Spring 2021!) — I work with ALL people (size, gender, sex, race, ability) who are struggling with food, weight, and body and are ready to do the deeper work of healing —this includes eating disorders, but also those who feel like a stranger within their own body, mind, and spirit. This may be due to chronic dieting and disordered eating, identity work, relational issues, trauma, spiritual abuse or loss of faith. Those who are hungering to be more attuned to their emotions, values, sense of worthiness and are ready to engage the harder questions.

(CURRENTLY WAITLISTED, SPOTS DO OPEN THOUGH SO PLEASE REACH OUT!!) Do you find yourself feeling worried, stressed out, or needing peace and rest? Have you noticed unhelpful patterns showing up in your relationships? Do your goals seem distant or overwhelming, because maybe, you're not sure where to start? If any of these sound familiar, know that you're not alone, and real help is available! While I don't have all the answers, I can lend a kind, empathetic, trained ear, shedding light on your strengths as we find the way forward towards change and healing.

I specialize in treating college-age and young professional adults with personal, spiritual, and relational concerns, from a Christian worldview. I am passionate about helping you move from a place of difficulty into one of health, confidence, and emotional wholeness, so that you can thrive in your life and in your relationships, and succeed in the goals you've set for yourself. Particular issues I work with include depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, shame, guilt, abuse recovery, suicidal thoughts, conflict, forgiveness, body image issues, and family issues.