Specific areas of clinical focus include:
- relationships
- trauma
- behavioral & emotional concerns
- depression
- anxiety and transitions.
My greatest passion is working with couples and individuals who are looking for tools to navigate relationship difficulties, traumas, and major life transitions.
I love helping couples improve communication, rekindle intimacy and improve awareness of patterns which may result in defensiveness, or feeling “not heard” by your partner. Together we develop goals & strategies for cultivating positive changes.
Modalities I use in my practice are: Gottman Method Couple Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment theory, Mindfulness, Trauma Focus-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focus Therapy, etc.
I approach therapy with warmth, and acceptance. My mode of treatment is designed to get you back to living the life you want. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where I help my clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to explore new ways of being in the world. I will work with you to create positive changes in your life.
Trainings and education:
– I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Oregon Board of Licensed Counselors & Therapists.
– EMDR training; EMDRIA International Association
-Gottman method couples therapy levels I & II; leader training
-Crisis walk-in clinic for high risk mental health
-Master’s of science in psychology: couple, family and individual psychotherapy
