My Education and Background
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and hold a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Lewis and Clark College with a specialization in Sex Therapy. I also hold a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a minor in Gender, Sexuality and Queer studies from Portland State University.
My clinical experience has primarily involved working with individuals and couples. I have a wide range of experience working with depression, anxiety, relational conflict and disconnection, desire discrepancy, grief and loss, identity exploration, PTSD and trauma, divorce/separation, boundaries, personal growth, parenting, ethical non-monogamy and polyamory, body image struggles, kink and BDSM, infidelity recovery, pleasure exploration and sexual anxiety.
When I am not doing therapy you can find me riding my bike, connecting with friends and family, or spending time with my dogs and cats, Ollie, Django, Dewey and Fran.
My Approach
I believe connection and safe relationships are essential to our well-being, however at times I know our deepest woundings can create barriers to the type of connection we crave. I strive to create an empathetic and empowering environment, where together we can explore authenticity, healing and self-acceptance.
My therapeutic approach is informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Experiential Somatic (body) practices. I view therapy as a space to explore and discover new ways of being and relating to ourselves and others. I believe in the power of understanding how our deeper emotional processes impact the way we interact with ourselves and those closest to us. My training as a systemic therapist has given me insight into how our problems often occur in context and I work to deeply understand your unique experience. I challenge myself to stay culturally aware and curious. I practice (continuously learning) anti-racism inside and outside the therapy room, and professionally believe in the importance of engaging in trauma informed practices. I am committed to holding space for all identities, orientations, and relational configurations.
Join me in a free 20-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit
Please know I do not accept insurance at this time; however I can provide you with a super bill so you may apply for out of network reimbursement
Virtual and in-person sessions available
Clients must be residents of the state of Oregon and in the state of Oregon at the time of session