PacificSource Therapists in Hillsboro, OR

Congratulations! You have taken the first, often awkward, step in changing your life by looking for a therapist. Are you feeling overwhelmed with small tasks, struggling with constant worry or irritability, and missing a good night's sleep? Is your life limited due to trauma-based symptoms caused by military combat or sexual assault? Have you recently ended a relationship and are trying to cope? Have you wondered if you may have ADHD or a memory disorder? If so, please contact me so we can get started at helping you feel better.

Individual adult therapy that utilizes an integrative & holistic approach, by working in the present moment. My intention is to offer a nurturing & compassionate place to share & grow, while exploring what you need. In session, I will help you consciously wire in cognitive thought patterns that correlate with somatic (body) states, that connect you with your strengths. I teach experiential, mindful practices that cultivate insights & awareness that will help you notice, pause, & breathe. When we remember to tune into practices that build & support resilience, it is easier to maintain a healthier well-being.

We all have strengths that can be hard to see, especially during times of struggle. I aim to help people identify and reinforce those positive traits to encourage a path to change. Sometimes we need to be challenged to grow -- and that works best in a respectful and non-judgmental environment.

At some point in our lives, it is not uncommon to find ourselves struggling with the unexpected life situations brought on by medical conditions, disability, or the demands of work, family, health and life. I am specialized in the treatment of emotional adjustment difficulties brought on by neurological and medical conditions, disability, brain injury, work-life balance, caregiving demands, and demanding academic and professional careers. Specifically, I work with ordinary people attempting to cope with demanding and the oftentimes unexpected twists and turns of life.

Hello! I help clients take a deeper look at how the body and nervous system respond to stress, how maladaptive patterns develop in their lives, and how this prevents them from accessing joy. If you feel overwhelmed with family problems, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, or for other reasons, you deserve time for self care to learn to live your best life and be your best self! My goal is to help you find that. Along with the horses, alpacas, the lovely barn cat, and a gorgeous view of the valley, I hope to help you connect to yourself deeply, and love yourself, so that you can deeply connect to others and find contentment

I work with individuals and families across the lifespan both in person and via telehealth formats. My specialty areas include child development, trauma, anxiety, grief & loss and chronic medial issues. I have a play therapy room designed for expressive therapies and family systems work. I am certified in trauma, EMDR for children and adults and am faculty at the institute teaching in trauma informed care, play therapy, clinical supervision and animal assisted human health. My work involves complex divorce and reunification therapy. I provide clinical supervision for professionals seeking licensing or play therapy certification.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who is dedicated to providing my clients with ethical, professional and confidential services. I believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in determining successful outcomes in treatment. This involves the client feeling safe and trusting of the therapist while he/she explores emotional vulnerabilities and painful thought processes. My hope is that you will experience me as someone who actively listens to you and works with you to develop effective problem-solving strategies. My approach to therapy is respectful, honest, client-centered and strengths based.

I work with children and families who are experiencing difficulties in a number of different areas or who just need support as they go through different phases of life. I have experience working with parents with children whose age range from newborn to young adult. I also have experience working directly with children as young as 3 to young adult. I am skilled in supporting children and parents experiencing struggles with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, significant transitions in life, LGBTQ+ difficulties, and custody concerns.

As a therapist, my goal is multifaceted. I want to help you develop an expanded awareness of your deeply held values and beliefs, show you the path to healing your past wounds, provide you with tools to skillfully face life's challenges, and assist you in developing the courage to live with authenticity and purpose. I bring a warm, genuine, and compassionate approach to the work I work with adults, couples, and groups. I use a variety of approaches, strategies, and tools, each tailored to the individual needs of my clients.

Accepting New Clients Immediately! And here we are thinking life was rough and now let's add this global pandemic. COVID-19 has not been easy and it has taken a mental toll on all of us. I do believe that you are on the right track. I can help you work through your struggles and I can help you achieve your goals and most importantly I can help you figure this out. I do have evening and weekend availability.

The world can be a tough place, and almost all of us require support, a listening ear, and an open mind; especially for those who do not feel heard and understood. This is even harder for those who suffer from predispositions to mental health issues such as: depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, Autism, and etc. People require empathy, patience, understanding, and acceptance to grow. People want to be heard and understood; others want to feel accepted and valued; while there are those who may feel loss and don't know what it is that they need. This is where therapy becomes essential. To find someone who cares can be life changing.

Are you trying your best and still struggling emotionally? Intrusive thoughts may be leaving you restless or down and engaging in unhealthy behaviors to get through it. I offer compassionate support to help you learn helpful ways to cope and live a healthier quality of life. My practice intentionally creates a space of healing and I center BIPOC (especially Latinx and immigrant) and queer individuals to not just survive but to thrive.

**No current availability** I offer psychotherapy services to adults from all cultures, genders, religions, sexual, and economic backgrounds. I am an independent practitioner at the Firefly Institute in Hillsboro, Oregon at Hawthorn Farm Station. Clients experiencing emotional distress due to life transitions, past trauma, codependency and those in helping positions with compassion fatigue/vicarious trauma are who I most often work with.

I work with individuals of varying ages. I work with people who have struggled with trauma. I enjoy working with a range of populations and have some experience in a number of treatment modalities. I have some focus on attachment based theories. I use expressive art as part of other treatment modalities.

I am accepting a limited number of clients beginning the week of September 26, 2022. My clinical expertise focuses on a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), abuse, eating disorders, and personality disorders. I have over 15 years of clinical experience in various settings including hospital, inpatient, outpatient, correctional, and residential treatment centers. I take an integrative, strength-based approach to help clients increase self-awareness, heal and strengthen relationships, support personal growth, and foster resiliency. I am licensed in FL, TX, OR, CO, IL, MT, and HI

I believe relationships have long-lasting healing power. Romantic, parent/child, friendship, or even your relationship with yourself, when these bonds are healthy, they help heal many wounds. But sometimes things get in the way of your goals for your life and relationships – trauma, beliefs that hurt instead of help, new mental health symptoms, or behaviors that aren’t working for you. I come alongside clients and help them learn new ways to understand and cope with these issues. One of my favorite things is helping couples learn to change unhealthy patterns and build the relationship they’ve always dreamed of.

I firmly believe that each and every one of us does the best we can. I work with adults, teens, youth and families. I approach teens and youth just as I do adults, in a respectful, supportive, and understanding manner. I work to understand the root of the "problem," so healing may begin. I specialize in trauma, skills training, parent training, anxiety, and depression. For 12 years I worked at an inpatient setting with emotionally disturbed youth and their families. I have educated myself in a multitude of treatment modalities in order to meet each client where they are at.

How on earth are you supposed to choose something as important as a therapist from a two-dimensional blurb on the internet? Because it's impossible to really get a sense of who someone is from a listing, I invite you to reach out via phone, text or email, or you can visit my website & watch a short video of me & get a sense for my energy & style. Change doesn't have to take years of sessions, but it does take reaching out to get effective help, and I'd love the chance to be of assistance. These are some crazy times! COVID19 is scary, & the stress can load up on top of existing life issues, making everything feel so overwhelming.

Practice Accepting New Clients Immediately! As we all go through life trying our best to stay afloat and happy, sometimes asking for help can seem like the hardest thing to do. I believe that people have within themselves the ability and strength to enact meaningful change in their lives. By working in a collaborative manner with a client-led and person-centered approach, finding motivation and unearthing hidden strengths can lead to positive change and new outlook on life. By utilizing new coping skills and building a therapeutic alliance, we can work other to overcome those previously insurmountable waves of life.