As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I work with children, teens and families to strengthen their relationships, create positive change and promote personal growth.
Challenges offer us an opportunity to develop new skills, enrich our relationships and become a stronger, more confident version of our authentic selves. Sometimes children, teens and the adults that love them need support and encouragement to move beyond a particular season in their growth. My approach to working with individuals and families is to call upon their unique strengths to find solutions that will meet their needs. My work is collaborative, respectful and creative.
Training and Experience:
I have a MA in Counseling Psychology from Lewis and Clark College and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon. My graduate work emphasized development throughout the lifespan, the diagnosis and treatment of children and adults, group dynamics and family therapy. Before becoming a counselor, I spent several years teaching high school. In addition to teaching, I have worked in a residential treatment center and a community mental health agency. I am also a mother and my two children help me grow daily!
Counseling Philosophy and Approach:
My approach to working with children, teens and adults is eclectic and guided by the needs of my client. I have training and experience in cognitive-behavioral, DBT, brief solution-focused, motivational interviewing and narrative therapies. I also use Collaborative Problem Solving in addressing behavioral and communication issues.
Counseling Issues and Topics:
I help individuals and families find solutions in many different situations:
- Academic, social or behavioral difficulties
- Parenting support and strategies
- ADHD
- Stress management
- Childhood neglect and abuse issues
- Anxiety and worry
- Depression and other mood disorders
- Divorce, co-parenting and blended family issues
- Trauma, PTSD and/or loss
- Parent and child relationship support
- Chronic medical or psychiatric illness
- Positive communication and problem solving skills
Appointments and Cancellations: An appointment reserves a specific time for you. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify me at least 24 hours in advance or you may be responsible for the full fee of the missed appointment.
Telephone and Crisis Contacts: You may reach me by phone and leave a confidential voicemail at (503) 869-4071. I will return your call as soon as possible, generally within 24 hours. If it is an emergency, call 911 for immediate assistance. Crisis mental health support is available in Multnomah County at (503) 988-4888 and in Washington County at (503) 291-9111.
Privacy and Confidentiality: It is important that you know the high value I place on protecting your privacy and confidentiality. The information shared and discussed in session will remain confidential excepting when I am required by law as a mandatory reporter to disclose suspected child or elder abuse or neglect. Other exceptions include: 1) Reporting imminent harm to client or others; 2) Reporting information required in court proceedings or by a client's insurance company, or other relevant agencies; 3) Providing information concerning case consultation or supervision; and 4) Defending claims against myself. In all other circumstances, I will seek specific permission from you to exchange information with another party, such as a doctor, teacher or family member. A release of information will be provided for you to review and sign.
As a client of a Oregon licensee, you have the following rights:
- To expect that I have 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 my credentials
- To obtain a copy of the Code of Ethics
- To report complaints to the Board
- To be informed of the cost of professional services before receiving them
- To be assured of privacy and confidentiality as defined by rule and law. See above.
- To be free from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender or any other unlawful category while receiving services
If you have any questions or concerns either about this disclosure or about services that I have provided, please don't hesitate to discuss directly with me. You may also contact the Oregon Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists at:
3218 Pringle Rd SE #250, Salem, OR 97302-6312
(503) 378-5499; lpc.lmft@state.or.us
Each of us is a unique, growing individual even though we share similar developmental challenges and opportunities. It is my pleasure to participate in all the milestones of a person's life.
I offer a range of services to meet my clients' needs:
- Initial assessment and recommendations for ongoing treatment
- Individual therapy for children, teens and adults
- Family therapy
- Group therapy
- Phone consultations and coordination with other care providers
- Participation in treatment or educational planning meetings
- Training and consultation for school personnel
- Presentations and seminars for students and their families
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I am currently seeing clients at two locations:
1020 SW Taylor Street, Suite 630 Portland, OR 97205
This office is located on 10th and SW Taylor Street in downtown Portland. It is within a block of both the MAX and street car lines. There is amble street parking as well as a Smart Park on 10th and Yamhill.
15220 NW Laidlaw Road, Suite 290, Portland, OR 97229
This office is located in the family-friendly Bethany Village area of Northwest Portland.
When you enter the office, make yourself comfortable and I will come out to greet you. If it is your first session, you may want to complete the appropriate intake forms ahead of your visit.
