Services
- Individual
About My Clients
I provide individual therapy to adults (18+) on issues relating to: anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts and feelings, life stressors, self-criticism, perfectionism, and relationship dissatisfaction. Counseling should be engaging, thought provoking, and supportive. I also understand counseling can be painful at times. I am committed to being present alongside you during all these moments and to honor your exploration into where you have been, where you are, and where you would like to go.
My Background and Approach
I am here to meet you where you are, using a range of approaches to fit your needs. I use frameworks such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I strive to cultivate a safe space for geeks, gamers, and lifelong learners, offering care that is LGBTQIA+ affirming, culturally sensitive, anti-racist, trauma-informed, and weight-inclusive. You are the expert of your story, and I am here to walk alongside you with curiosity and compassion. Therapy should be intentional and meaningful, grounded in your growth, while still leaving space for gentle humor and the occasional geeky or fandom reference.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I (CADC I), I have been supporting people in social services since 2012 and providing therapy since earning my MSW from Portland State in 2015. My approach is person-centered, relational, and collaborative, grounded in curiosity and a non-judgmental space where you can show up as you are. A little bit about me and how I recharge outside of my therapy role. I enjoy spending time in nature, attending to my plants, playing with my dog, reading novels or comics, enjoying video games, and adventuring in many TTRPG worlds.