I believe suffering is an innate aspect of human experience and everyone has the ability to tolerate and grow through difficult times. To find meaning and purpose in a life surrounded by suffering. Sometimes we have to enter the paradox of pain to get relief from the pain itself. My practice blends largely experiential and process based techniques, however I have been extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

During my time in Virginia, I facilitated individual and family intensive in-home counseling services to at risk youth and their families. I also served as a clinical supervisor for a team of intensive in-home counselors. Prior to opening my practice, I was a dialectical behavioral therapist at Portland DBT Institute. For 3 years I facilitated full fidelity DBT therapy to adolescents, young adults and adults. Additionally, I facilitated weekly behavioral skill groups to adults and adolescents targeting emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, and distress tolerance skills.

My therapeutic intention is to cultivate self-awareness, perspective, while also teaching skills to improve quality of life. My approach in heavily influenced by ACT, CBT and DBT. I value process/narrative based, tangible behavioral skills, and compassion based techniques. I recognize that talk therapy is not always effective for bodies that store heavy stress and trauma. You may also expect to see somatic and embodied techniques, such as slowing down in session, redirecting to body/breath work, and dropping into body sensations and coregulation practices. I am not shy to interrupt, redirect, and offer guidance when I notice that somatic interventions may be necessary. I lead with validation and compassion while also providing interactive feedback to help clients get unstuck and facilitate meaningful change. I have been practicing meditation and mindfulness for over 10 years and incorporate these principles as well.

I work best with folks who experience anxiety, inner child attachment trauma, neurodivergence, traumatic invalidation, adjustment/life transitions, sexuality and gender dysphoria, self worth issues, relationship conflict, and interpersonal/boundary challenges.