Therapists in Roseway, Portland, OR

I enjoy working with families, couples, and individuals who are experiencing relationship problems. I also have a background in treating depression and anxiety. My approach emphasizes helping people achieve practical results and is based in family systems and cognitive behavior theories. One of my guiding beliefs is that people are basically competent and are always seeking to solve problems on their own. In most cases this works well, but sometimes people get stuck and their attempted solutions either have no effect or make things worse. I see my role as helping people get "unstuck."

Are you struggling with difficult or painful life transitions? Are you unsure of how to move forward? Maybe you've lost your way, you feel stuck, or have lost a sense of your own priorities. Even if you have an idea of what you want in life, you're not sure you have the resources or confidence to get you there. These all-too-common human experiences can be transformed into opportunities to redefine yourself and grow stronger in the process.

Navigating the human experience is inevitably challenging, and can be overwhelming at times. Whether you find yourself feeling stuck, trapped by your own thoughts, or overwhelmed by emotions, or hindered by past trauma, you’re not alone. Asking for help can be a life changing first step toward getting relief and living a life of meaning. As a therapist, my goal is to provide an authentic, safe space for people to process their experiences, develop skills, embody insight, and move toward building the life that they want to be living.

I am not accepting new therapy clients at this time.

I work with people through a strengths-based, trauma-informed & relational lens. In therapy we create a space to explore communication patterns, challenge outdated beliefs and cultivate resources that support your life and relationships.

Clear, calm and non-judgmental awareness of thoughts, emotions and physical presence are the foundations of a mindful approach to healing. As a clinician, I place great emphasis on creating a trusting environment where the mindful exploration of one's life, both today and in the past, can take place with ease and comfort and so we can work together to uncover the places where life seems stuck and unfulfilling or downright painful. Through the skillful means of multiple therapeutic tools, we will untangle your old habit patterns - whether they be old stories, emotional baggage, repetitive relational interactions or spiritual crisis.

People come to therapy for many reasons. Most often, the primary reason is emotional pain and the desire for change. As humans, we stubbornly cling to patterns of thought and behavior that are not helping us live the lives we most want to live. I am a therapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health. I want to work with you in a collaborative approach to build awareness and skills to create a life that is meaningful to you. I bring to the therapy space active listening, an empathic and compassionate presence, strong clinical skills, and trauma-informed practices.

A healthy life is full of transformation, change and growth. Sometimes the normal "growing pains" are accompanied by isolation, depression, anxiety and real loss. I welcome people who have the courage to seek another view point, to break the isolation and find the hidden beauty of transformation, amidst the chaos.

Therapy is about change, growth, and healing; being seen, heard and understood; accessing the truest parts of ourselves. I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, families, and groups in my over 20 years of experience as an LCSW in the mental health field. I’ve worked in a wide variety of practice settings including healthcare, community mental health, and homeless youth services. I draw from an eclectic mix of therapeutic frameworks and techniques including Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Interpersonal Neurobiology, among others.