I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in both Oregon and Washington. I relocated to the PNW from NYC in 2018 and have worked as a therapist for over 10 years. I spent nearly a decade in NYC working in a variety of different roles helping individuals and their families. I have extensive experience with Trauma, religious trauma, anxiety, relationship and attachment issues, and women's issues.
I like to focus on the way trauma impacts self-esteem and relationships. My counseling style is first and foremost trauma informed. I utilize a variety of different therapeutic methods such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment based therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solutions-Focused and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
My top priority within treatment is establishing a good therapeutic relationship, as I believe having a good connection helps to foster effective therapy and provides the best outcomes. In therapy, I am supportive, compassionate, and genuine with individuals. I do my best to ensure that I am meeting each individual where they are at, to actively listen and respect where they would like to see themselves in the future. I like to work collaboratively with individuals on their treatment goals. I encourage open communication regarding what therapeutic techniques and approaches work best for each individual so that they feel comfortable and to ensure that they are receiving the best therapeutic experience possible. I believe in helping individuals to improve their quality of life and sense of self, by empowering them with the skills and positive belief systems necessary to find themselves happier and healthier.
