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About

The therapist behind the practice

Warm, direct, and grounded in both real-world experience and clinical expertise.

My Story

I didn't always plan to become a therapist.

For nearly a decade, I worked in corporate consulting — high stakes, long hours, constant performance. I was good at it. But beneath the surface, I was running on empty. It was only when I found myself sitting in a therapist's office of my own that something shifted. Not just for me, but in my understanding of what it means to truly help someone.

That experience changed everything. I went back to school, completed my master's in clinical psychology, earned my LMFT license, and opened my practice with a clear vision: to create the kind of space I wished I'd found sooner — one that's warm, honest, and genuinely transformative.

Healing isn't about fixing what's broken. It's about reconnecting with what was always whole.

Today, I specialize in working with high-performing individuals and couples who feel like they have it all together on the outside but are struggling underneath. People who are used to being capable and competent — and aren't sure how to ask for help. I get it, because I've been there.

My approach blends evidence-based methods (CBT, Gottman, EMDR, somatic work) with the kind of genuine presence that can't be taught in a textbook. I'll meet you where you are. I'll be direct with you — always with compassion. And I'll never pretend to have all the answers, because I believe you already do.

Credentials & Training

Education & expertise

2013

MA in Clinical Psychology

Pacific University, Oregon — with a specialization in couples and family systems therapy.

Oregon License #T4892

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Licensed in both Oregon and Washington. In good standing with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors & Therapists.

Level 3 Trained

Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Advanced training in the Gottman Method — an evidence-based approach to strengthening relationships through research-backed interventions.

EMDRIA Certified

EMDR Practitioner

Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma processing and anxiety reduction.

Ongoing

500+ Hours Continuing Education

Focused on trauma-informed care, somatic experiencing, attachment theory, and nervous system regulation.

My Values

What I believe

Radical Honesty

Growth requires truth. I will be direct with you — always with compassion. Therapy shouldn't be a place where someone just nods and reflects your words back. I'll challenge you when it matters, celebrate your breakthroughs, and tell you what I see — because that's how real change happens.

Your Pace, Your Path

Therapy isn't a race. We move at the speed that feels right for you. Some weeks we'll dig deep. Some weeks we'll catch our breath. Both are progress.

Whole-Person Care

Your mind, body, relationships, and career are all connected. We don't treat symptoms in isolation — we address the full picture of who you are.

When I'm not in session, you'll find me trail running in Forest Park, experimenting with sourdough starters, or planning my next trip to somewhere with an ocean. I believe therapists should practice what they teach — including rest, curiosity, and the occasional leap of faith.

Ready to meet?

I offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can ask questions, share what's on your mind, and see if we're a good fit.

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