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About My Clients
I provide telehealth therapy for adults (18+) who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, chronic illness, or identity. I may be a good fit for you if you want to explore your lived experiences, learn more about your mental health symptoms, reinforce and adapt strengths to your advantage, and try out new coping skills, like self-compassionate alternative perspectives or mindfulness. I can work with you to collaboratively develop a treatment plan that empowers your needs.
My Background
I am licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Oregon (#3490) by the Oregon Board of Psychology. My interest in mental health started in undergrad during a philosophy class exploring the mind and early psychology. Due to experiences with chronic illness, I learned the importance of caring for both mind and body. I graduated with a PhD in Psychology from Colorado State University. I was trained as a generalist clinician to treat a wide variety of presenting concerns. I often saw clients for anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, loss, and other life stressors. I focused my dissertation to benefit the LGBTQ+ graduate student population by identifying climate concerns (e.g., microaggressions, harassment, mental health impacts, efforts to cope) and generating a list of recommendations to improve campus climate. I became a psychologist because I wanted to provide the same safety, validation, understanding, and support for others, just like my first therapist provided for me.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I work from trauma-informed, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral lenses, which together recognize the influence that past and present traumatic experiences can have upon our mental health, our relationship with ourselves, and our relationships with others. I believe that change can occur for you through exploring your stories, learning about yourself, building skills, challenging your doubts, and recognizing your strength and resiliency. I recognize that our personal and cultural identities often influence our mental health and social interactions, leading to both strengths and traumatic experiences within our lives. I identify as white, genderfluid, queer, a dog mom, an aunt, and living with chronic health conditions. I invite you to discuss how your identities and lived experiences have influenced your mental health. I approach therapy with warmth, empathy, openness, and light-hearted humor to foster spaces for these conversations and identities to grow.