I completed my Ph.D. in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Utah State University in 2011 and spent the first several years of my career in working in student counseling centers at universities in Oregon and Washington. In 2017 I made the decision to branch out and open my own private practice, where I could serve a broader range of clients over a longer span of time. 

 

I have specialized training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Natural Process (NP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which underpin my clinical style. I regularly seek out ongoing education and consultation in the areas of trauma science, anxiety treatments, relationship dynamics, cultural sensitivity, and transgender healthcare.

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As a clinician, I approach therapy as a joint discovery process. My work is rooted in existential/humanistic, neurobiological, and multicultural theories. I have a deep respect for each persons' right to self-determination, so I encourage clients to explore their own inner world and take appropriate risks that will facilitate curiosity, self-compassion, courage, and resilience. While I incorporate behavioral skills-building work when appropriate, I believe the most lasting and effective change happens through experiential self-discovery and emotional depth work.​

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