Who I Am

I have been a student of meditation for over 30 years, and incorporate mindfulness into my work.  I will use meditation as a tool so you can experience it in a way that is more engaging than if you were listening to an audio or doing it on your own.  I have also engaged in various different spiritual practices and study throughout my adult life.  I love holding space for other's spiritual inquiry/path - whatever it is.  I have completed the Death Doula Training from The Inelda Institute and I have been in private practice as a psychotherapist since 2006.

Before my career as a psychotherapist, I was a licensed massage therapist and had both a private practice and worked for hospice home care.

I've been involved in music performance since I was child and I have insight into the high demands and perfectionism that can go along with being in the arts.  I feel that in order to create art with depth, one must feel deeply.  At times, it can be hard to hold those feelings.  I can help with this.

​Among other things, I feel most connected and at peace when I am writing, playing music, and being in nature.  I understand intimately the power of connecting spiritual practice with creative outlets.  I am called to this career because I have benefited from what I have learned from my teachers and mentors and I have a lot to offer. 

​I trained in EMDR, Body-Centered therapy, CBT, Gottman Technique, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, The Enneagram and many other modalities that I use to help each of my clients in whatever unique way they need. 

​I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (ID #C2876) in the State of Oregon and I have earned a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology.  I am also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a member of the American Counseling Association as well as the Oregon Counseling Association.