I believe suffering is an aspect of human nature and everyone has the innate ability to tolerate and grow through difficult times, to find meaning and purpose in life. Sometimes we have to enter the paradox of pain to get relief from the pain itself. I have 10 years of experience in community clinics and have been intensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

During my time in Virginia, I rendered individual and family intensive in-home counseling services to at risk youth and their families. I also served as a clinical supervisor for a team of intensive in-home counselors. Prior to opening my practice, I was a dialectical behavioral therapist at Portland DBT Institute. For 3 years I facilitated full fidelity DBT therapy to adolescents, young adults and adults. Additionally, I facilitated weekly behavioral skill groups targeting emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, and distress tolerance skills.

My goal is to help plant seeds of self-awareness and to propel perspective, introspection, agency and self-fulfillment. I tailor client-centered relational and behavioral skill building techniques. I work best with folks who are motivated and intentional with their therapeutic process.

My approach integrates process based, behavioral, and mindfulness based techniques to promote a stronger sense of self while building skills to improve quality of life. I have been practicing meditation and mindfulness for over 10 years and incorporate these principles into my therapeutic practice. I embrace acceptance and change strategies to build self-compassion and kindness, while also facilitating meaningful change in how we experience ourselves in the world.

I work well with young adults, adults, and LGBTQ individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, intrapersonal/interpersonal issues, emotional dysregulation, and self-esteem issues. I work well with folks who may want more direct, intentional self work.