About Me

As your therapist, my job is to work together with you to figure out struggles and patterns that are holding you back, and develop new skills towards living a more joyful, authentic, and fulfilling life. My style is warm, playful, and down-to-earth. I believe in the power of relationship and creativity to create positive change. I try to offer a space in therapy where you can explore new ways of being, and feel seen and supported for who you truly are. I think it is a sign of true bravery to seek support and I look forward to meeting you!

In therapy, I use different tools to help you identify your strengths and build new skills. These include talk therapy as well as mindfulness, somatic (body-based) and creative/interactive methods (visual arts, writing, drama, movement). My approach is drawn from Narrative Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, mindfulness practices, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Attachment Theory.

I do my best to practice from an anti-oppression and social justice foundation, and to provide therapy that is actively affirming of all identities. I regularly seek training and spaces of service and accountability, both personally and professionally, to improve my awareness and skills.

I have over 13 years of experience as a therapist working with children, teens, families, and adults in schools, community mental health, homeless shelters, and hospitals. I hold a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and Drama Therapy. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Oregon and Washington (WA #LF60876455, OR #T0884) and a Registered Drama Therapist.

I have lived all up and down the West Coast, but mainly grew up in the Pacific Northwest.  Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in nonprofit arts outreach organizations teaching performing arts and life skills to youth.  In my free time, I love exploring the outdoors with my family, performing in community theater, reading, and gardening.