Philosophy and Approach:

I am enthusiastic about combining my clinical training and experience with my background in literature and art. I approach therapy collaboratively. I want to create a safe, affirming online space for you where you can explore past trauma, increase your self-compassion in the present moment, and take joyful steps into your future. Together, you and I will build a map to get you from today, facing the challenges that bring you to therapy, to the future you are dreaming of. As an integrative, holistic practitioner, I draw from a combination of therapeutic techniques and philosophies to help you build skills, gain insight, and achieve your goals. These techniques include:

• Identification of values, and collaborative planning for values-based living

• Practice of mindfulness, and education about ways mindfulness shares similarities, and is unique from, meditation

• Reading and discussion of poetry, self-help books, fiction, song lyrics, and more to encourage self-reflection, skill development, compassion for self and others, and awareness of the context in which you live

• Processing of past trauma, and insight building about ways previous experiences shape and influence your role as a parent, a sibling, a friend, and a partner

• Exploration of your most important relationships, and examination of relationship patterns that support and nourish you, as well as those you wish to change.

These techniques are based in evidence-based practices, including:

• Bibliotherapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

• Mindfulness

• Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma (ITCT)

Formal Education:

I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Fiction Writing from Saint Mary’s College of California.

Major Coursework Description:

Major counseling-related coursework included human development across the life span, couples counseling, treatment of children, psychopharmacology, assessment and treatment, and group dynamics.

Fees:

My rates for individual therapy services are current $185 per 50 minute session. I am pleased to offer a Super-bill to help you pursue reimbursement directly from your insurance. I do offer a small number of sliding scale spots starting at $100 per 50 minute session and based on client need and therapist’s availability. Please let me know if this is something you would like to pursue.

As a client of an Oregon Licensee, you have the following rights:

• To expect that a licensee has met the qualifications of training and experience required by state law

• To examine public records maintained by the Board and to have the Board confirm credentials of a licensee

• To obtain a copy of the Code of Ethics (Oregon Administrative Rules 833-100)

• To report complaints to the Board

• To be informed of the cost of professional services before receiving the services

• To be assured of privacy and confidentiality while receiving services as defined by rule or law, with the following exceptions:

1. Reporting suspected child abuse

2. Reporting imminent danger to you or others

3. Reporting information required in court proceedings or by your insurance company, or other relevant agencies

4. Providing information concerning licensee case consultation or supervision

5. Defending claims brought by you against me

• To be free from discrimination because of age, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, national origin, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or socioeconomic status.

You may contact the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists at 3218 Pringle Rd SE, #120, Salem, OR 97302-6312 Telephone: (503) 378-5499 Email: lpct.board@mhra.oregon.gov Website: www.oregon.gov/OBLPCT For additional information about this counselor or therapist, consult the Board’s website.