As a nationally certified licensed mental health therapist, it is my goal to incorporate your strengths, my experience, and timely, evidence-based interventions to begin the journey of affecting positive change and increased health and wellness in your life. With my background in helping individuals manage anxiety, loss, and often perfectionistic traits, we will work together to increase your sense of connection with others and create a greater sense of belonging and increased peace. Working in a safe therapeutic space, I create a healing environment where clients can ask big questions and incorporate realistic interventions without judgment.

In our sessions, I prioritize balance, offering a compassionate environment where you can explore and embrace your humanity while striving for a healthy perspective on self and relationships.

I believe therapy that combines emotional processing and skill development will lead to a greater sense of empowerment and life-fulfillment. I strive to provide a space where clients feel seen, heard, and unconditionally accepted. With authenticity, I gently challenge clients, which I hope will encourage an increase in self-awareness and will foster opportunities for clients to respond versus reacting to life and its many obstacles.

Embarking on a journey of self-improvement can feel daunting and overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone. With over 8 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals overcome trauma and life's challenges by providing a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration and growth. My therapy approach is Strength-Based, focused on building resilience and empowering you to face difficulties head-on.

I am a client-centered strengths-based therapist. I have experience working with children, teenagers, families, couples and individual adults from all walks of life. I meet you where you are at in life. I have a passion for helping others and offer a compassionate, safe space to help you work towards positive change. My work from a strengths-based perspective helps you recognize your strengths. Your strengths are how you have managed life as you know it. We will work together towards a solution that feels best to you. I believe we are all stronger than we know and sometimes things just get in the way. We can take time to understand the patterns that have been created in your life. While we can’t change the past, knowing your story can help you move forward. Understanding these influences in life can help you to resolve things that may be holding you back, keeping you from reaching your goals.

It's truly an honor to accompany you on your healing journey. I'm committed to providing a warm, safe, and supportive environment where you can address past wounds while remaining rooted in the present moment. With a client-centered approach, I empower each individual to tap into their innate healing abilities, fostering growth and resilience.

I take a holistic approach to well-being. I believe that what we consume (food, media, etc) is either nourishing to us or depleting and toxic and that both rest and movement are of paramount importance in our overall health. I believe in slowing down and appreciating the small daily joys and celebrating the steps we take toward larger goals. I would like to meet you on this journey.

My approach is collaborative with a focus on building awareness and flexibility in coping styles, with the goal of decreasing symptoms as quickly as possible. My training and approach include cognitive behavioral therapy, gestalt therapy, developmental theories, dialectical behavior therapy, and crisis/trauma-informed theories. Additionally, I am dedicated to working with first responders, healthcare workers, and other mental health providers. I have experience assessing and intervening in crisis situations with children and adults, while working w/in secure residential settings, as a member of a county crisis team, and most recently while working within two ER settings in the Portland Metro area.

I am endlessly inspired by the individuals I get to work with, and I believe in the power of resiliency to create lasting change. My approach is strengths-based, focusing on each person’s unique journey and helping them harness their inner strengths to overcome life’s challenges. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard and supported as we work together toward healing and growth.