FAQs

What is your training?

I received my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. I then went to work for a non-profit organization, spending time with individuals in inpatient and residential group home settings. During this time, I received training in Collaborative Problem Solving, crisis de-escalation techniques, and suicide prevention. I am in the process of gaining my master’s degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy through Lewis and Clark. Major coursework has included family development with an emphasis on working with youth and adolescents. All coursework has also been taught with considerations for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What is your experience with children and teens?

Across six years at a non-profit organization, I have built extensive experience supporting children and adolescents in both crisis and residential settings. In a subacute psychiatric unit, I facilitated therapeutic groups for youth aged 5–17, focusing on emotional regulation, social skills, and coping strategies. Transitioning to a Behavior Support Specialist, I specialized in creating person-centered intervention plans for children and teens that promoted independent living skills and community integration. My background also includes working as a camp counselor for youth with type 1 diabetes, a setting where I connected with everyone from preschoolers to high schoolers in a high-energy, recreational environment.

Who is my therapist outside of the therapy room?

When not in the therapy room you can find me doing a wide range of activities. I enjoy getting out and about by playing the saxophone in a local wind ensemble, regularly rock climbing with my friends, and going to concerts. On my days in, you can find my dog and I cozying up on the couch reading fantasy books or playing some video games.