Education and Training

 

Following my undergraduate education at Eastern Oregon University, where I studied English, Chemistry, and Psychology, I pursued my master's and doctorate degrees at Utah State University's Combined Clinical/Counseling/School Psychology program. My post-doctoral internship was completed at Oregon State University's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). After multiple years supporting student mental health at Washington State University and Willamette University, I decided to transition completely to private practice and currently enjoy supporting adults of all ages in their journey to live full, healthy, and meaningful lives.

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I have received specialty training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Natural Process (NP), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I seek out and regularly complete ongoing education related to the specific areas of trauma recovery, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and LGBTQ issues.

 

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Professional Philosophy

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As a therapist, my work is rooted in existential/humanistic, neurobiological, and multicultural theories. My goal is to assist clients in becoming more fully engaged in their lives and to help them discover what choices will promote self-defined meaning and purpose. Through a deep respect for each person's right to autonomous self-direction, I encourage clients to explore their own inner world and take appropriate risks with an ultimate goal of increased insight, skill, and flexibility. Multicultural theory informs my attention to issues of power, privilege, and oppression, recognizing the way culture, systems, process, values, and language impact all of our experiences. Finally, I incorporate research-backed interventions to build a robust and holistic counseling approach that meets each unique client where they are.

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