About Me

Born and raised in the PNW, I was voted "Best Listener" by my 8th grade classmates who, it turns out, were quite the little forecasters!

I majored in Psychology at the University of Portland before moving to Colorado to explore the mountains and my young adult self. It was here that I discovered the gritty beauty of clinical social work. Much to my family's relief, the greenery of Oregon and the social climate of the West Coast called me home and, in 2003, I obtained my graduate degree in social work (MSW) from Portland State University. After nearly 20 years living and working in Portland, I moved to the coast in 2014. I am licensed by both the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers and the Washington State Department of Health.

My post-graduate training has focused on Control Mastery Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), including Flash Technique. I am certified in Hatha and Yin yoga with training in trauma-informed movement. I bring mindfulness and body-based awareness into nearly every session, trusting and honoring our somatic wisdom.

I aim to be trauma-responsive, gender and identity-affirming, and anti-racist.