I believe deeply in the power of therapy and in our ability to integrate life’s challenges into new, healthier ways of being. I approach my work as a warm, creative, affirming, and direct therapist, grounded in the belief that personal growth is a collaborative process rooted in care and free from judgment. As a parent of teenagers myself, I bring both professional expertise and lived understanding to the work.

I specialize in working with teenagers and young adults (ages 15–26) navigating co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. I also enjoy working with youth who have experienced trauma, face cognitive or executive functioning challenges, or feel stuck in patterns of thinking and behavior that no longer serve them. My approach integrates evidence-based practices including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and psychoeducation, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.

I hold a Master of Social Work from Portland State University and a Master of Public Health from New York University, and I am a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Oregon.

Outside of my clinical work, I enjoy spending time with my own children outdoors, the beautiful Pacific Northwest, my horse Monte, working with animals, watercolors, gardening and listening to my son belly laugh.

I am a CareOregon contracted provider. I am also in-network with Moda, Trillium, and Kaiser.