“What is hard to find is a space that is quiet and safe — one that allows you to recognize your own feelings and align them with your thoughts.”
It is not hard to find people around us in daily life who are waiting to tell us what to think or how to act. What is hard to find is a space that is quiet and safe — one that allows us the ability to recognize our own feelings and align them with our thoughts.
Daily life can feel overwhelming, and we often think we can take time to rest and reflect later. We become so accustomed to the “hot water” all around us that we lose perspective.
“I find that people are more resilient than they often realize. My job is to help you see your strengths — and build on them.”
I enjoy listening, being inquisitive, and being supportive as people tell their story of what has led up to this point. I listen for areas of strength and wonder how we can build on those. I find that people are more resilient than they often realize.
As an individual who has lived with a vision disability all my adult life, I recognize a deep need for providing support for those going through life transitions — whether sudden or anticipated. That personal experience shapes my empathy and my practice.
The primary theoretical approach I prefer to work from is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy — a theory that integrates smoothly with Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Theory, and Person-Centered approaches.
This collaborative approach focuses on helping you recognize your strengths, identify your needs, understand conflicts, discover new options, set personal goals, and make informed choices.
While Christian values are an aspect of my personal worldview, out of ethical care and respect, I will not impose beliefs or opinions onto you as a client. I am comfortable working within other spiritual and worldview frameworks as well.
I earned my Master’s Degree in Counseling from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, and my Bachelor’s Degree in Community Youth Services from Corban University in Salem, Oregon. Major coursework included human growth and development, psychopathology, family systems, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, vocational counseling, and multicultural counseling.
I work with individuals and couples dealing with a variety of issues, including life transitions, anxiety, relationship challenges, and codependency.
I’m a bit of an introvert and extrovert. I enjoy staying home, listening to a good story, and spending time with my cat.
