My passion for people and their stories began while working as a chaplain amongst adolescents and young adults in school settings. During this period I fell in love with caring for people and bearing witness to their stories. The Covid-19 pandemic brought with it the opportunity to return home from California to beautiful Oregon, and transition into graduate school and the mental health field.
Now, as a therapist, I see myself as a guide on the trail, with you all the way. There will be things I offer you along the way, but more importantly, we will create space for the wisdom already within you to emerge.
If you’d like to know more, or are ready to schedule an initial consultation, please reach out. I am excited to connect with you, hear your story, and support your goals.
Qualifications
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon (License #C10810), with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University (2023). I completed clinical training as a Counseling Intern at Kelle Debruin Counseling where I completed over 600 hours of individual therapy with children, teens, and adults. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion from Walla Walla University.
Professional Development
I have completed over 200 hours of training in Internal Family Systems and am a Level 2 trained therapist through the IFS institute. I am working towards becoming an IFS Certified Practitioner. In addition to IFS, I have focused my professional development the treatment of developmental trauma, neurodivergent affirming care, and trauma informed approaches to Autism assessments. Psychedelic preparation and integration continue to be an area of interest and passion in my learning as well. I continue to participate in regular consultation and training opportunities.
Additional Training
Internal Family Systems Level 2
Internal Family Systems Institute (2025)
Internal Family Systems Level 1
Internal Family Systems Institute (2024)
16 Thinking Heart: 16-Week IFS Course
With David Stern (2024)
Everything Carries the Light of Self
With David Stern (2023)
A Trauma-Informed Somatic Approach to Autism and ADH
With Nyck Walsh, LPC (2024)
Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices in Adult Autism Evaluation
With Dr. Emily Haygerman (2024)
Psychedelic Sitter and Guide Training
With Daniel McQueen and the Center For Medicinal Mindfulness (2023)
Therapeutic Approach
My approach to therapy is informed by in the Internal Family Systems model (IFS). All of us have what I like to call an “inner world”, a whole family of "parts" or perspectives within us. They show up in our conversations all the time!
We’ve all said things like:
“Part of me is worried about…”
”Part of me is still so hurt by…”
“A part of me wants to….but another part of me feels like that’s a bad idea.”
IFS creates space for you to connect with these “parts” that make up your inner world. Every part of you is welcome here. Our sessions are a place for you to be known and cared for, exactly as you are, perfectly imperfect. IFS is a trauma informed, somatic, and clinically proven modality that can lead to increased calm, clarity, and connection within you.
For more information on IFS check out the Internal Family Systems Institute. Our work will always be tailored to your needs, interests, and desires, and it is my goal to work collaboratively with you to determine the best approach for you.
