Out of Network Therapists in Northwest, Portland, OR

I am a clinician with years of training and broad experience that have brought about a deep understanding of how people come to feel and behave as they do. I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, identity and self-esteem problems, relationship difficulties, pregnancy/postpartum adjustment, and those feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or stuck. My approach is warm, compassionate, honest, and professional. I strive to be a steady and supportive partner throughout the therapy process and facilitate an increasing understanding of your emotions, patterns, and areas of identity impacting many areas of your life. I find curiosity and humor to be important tools in the process.

Welcome and thank you for including me in your search! Taking the brave step to learn more about who you are is a great gift to yourself. If you are experiencing anxious and/or depressed feelings due to issues regarding work, relationships, life transitions, social pressures, sexual identity, grief, illness, trauma, or abuse, we can address and work through these challenges together.

It is perfectly normal for individuals, couples, and families to experience problems at various times, and therapy can be very useful in helping to navigate life’s trials and transitions. I believe that everyone possesses abundant natural strengths and resiliencies to draw from to achieve goals and move closer to a preferred life. I help clients with many issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, family conflict, and addiction issues. I think of my role as a collaborator and guide, working relationally with you to find solutions and foster well-being.

I assist adults and couples with psycho-spiritual practices, relationships, parenting, life transitions, anxiety/depression, and loss. My practice is oriented toward psychological and spiritual integration. Through a combination of mindfulness, somatic and systems therapies, clients develop deeper relationship with all aspects of themself. Together, we'll help you access more Love and appreciation for parts of yourself you may judge harshly; and look for guidance from the Wisdom that you already embody.

I work with individuals who are struggling in the academic, workplace or home setting due to problems with ADHD, a learning disability, or depression and anxiety. If you are having a difficult time managing various aspects of your life, I would like to help you find your way to greater success and contentment. My evaluations help clarify areas of concern and can highlight cognitive and personal strengths. My therapy will assist you in harnessing those strengths, increasing self-efficacy and resilience, and helping you find a path to a more fulfilling life and the development of your potential.

You are a self aware, intelligent, generally high functioning person going through a period of unrest, confusion, transition, or other uncomfortable life experience. You know you'll make it through, but are seeking a skilled, compassionate ally to ease and speed the process. Maybe you've tried coaching or therapy before, but were frustrated by a lack of action, assertiveness, empathy, or engagement by the practitioner. Your family history isn't necessarily short on trauma, nevertheless you survived and even thrived. You sense that if you could just understand it all better life would improve, personally and professionally.

I am a Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Oregon and a National Certified Counselor. I was born and raised in Central Oregon, and I feel blessed to call myself an Oregonian. I enjoy art, nature, traveling and spending time with family. I received my master's degree at Bushnell University in Eugene Oregon and was employed as a social worker for a foster care agency in Northern California for 3 years. I have experience working with trauma, ADHD, anxiety, and depression and I use an interwoven approach of person-centered, existential, and cognitive behavioral therapies.

People typically come to see me because they are experiencing psychological distress and/or interpersonal difficulties. The in-depth look at these issues not only leads to symptom relief but to longterm change of dysfunctional and painful( sometimes unconscious) ways we may perceive and judge ourselves. I enjoy being a psychotherapist in part because it is satisfying and exciting to see people become more insightful, effective and confident in each of the important areas of their lives. I have been doing this work for 35+ years and plan to continue for many years.