Services
- Individual
About My Clients
My clients are adults working to improve their well being. Some are working on addressing trauma or depression, and other are addressing disordered eating, anxiety, and addictions. Many are processing experiences and challenging beliefs that cause feelings of shame, damage their esteem, and impact their relationships.
My Background and Approach
I use research-informed approaches to help my clients identify problem areas, create goals, and try new ways of doing things that work for them in their unique situation. My theoretical approach to counseling is integrative, but draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (a type of CBT), and Existential Theory. Sessions often include talking about thoughts, feelings, actions, relationships, goals, values, choices, behavioral patterns, and beliefs, as wells as how these elements interact together. Therapy sessions can also include education about mental health, visualization, relaxation exercises, basic biofeedback, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and mindfulness techniques. Everyone goes at their own pace; there is no “right” time frame for completing therapy. It is about individual need. As a Professional Counselor who is licensed with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists I abide by its Code of Ethics.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Every person comes to therapy with a unique background and need. Counseling begins with a safe and supportive relationship. Each person seeking counseling deserves to be seen and respected as an individual, and the counseling process must reflect this individuality. Some clients may benefit from mindfulness approaches, and others from looking deeply at their beliefs about the world or themselves, others may find support in finding ways to be less judgmental of themselves. It is my job as a counselor to help my clients plan and use their personal strengths, resources, and supports to find new ways to live.