I strongly believe that every person has the capacity to grow and become a better version of themselves with adequate support and someone who believes in them. My passion for helping people overcome challenges and reach their potential inspired me to pursue counseling as a career. As a mental health therapist, my goal is to support healing and growth, one individual at a time.
I view counseling as a collaborative journey in which my client is the driver, I am the passenger, and counseling is the vehicle. My role is to provide support, guidance, and a safe space for exploration while helping clients move toward the life they want to create. My primary therapeutic approaches are person-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also draw from Schema Therapy and use an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens when working with trauma and other experiences that may have shaped the way clients see themselves and navigate their relationships. I help individuals work through and cope with trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, and relationship challenges.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon. I hold a master’s degree in Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, both from Portland State University. I have several years of experience providing trauma-informed and culturally responsive counseling to individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
One of my core values as a therapist is leading by example. I believe that personal growth and self-care are important parts of creating a fulfilling and balanced life. I strive to model these values in my own life so that I can show up for my clients with authenticity, compassion, and intention.
