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Based in Beaverton, Oregon, serving clients across Oregon and Washington, in person and online.
MY APPROACH
Understanding Different Ways of Experiencing the World
Every person experiences and interacts with the world differently. Therapy offers an opportunity to better understand those differences, not as something that needs to be fixed, but as part of who you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, ADHD, autism, or another life challenge, my goal is to help you better understand yourself while building practical tools that support the life you want to create.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Therapy begins with a conversation.
Therapy begins as a conversation, but it quickly becomes a place to better understand how you experience yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. There is no expectation that you'll have everything figured out before you begin. We'll start with your experiences, your goals, and what matters most to you.
My role isn't to change who you are. It's to help you better understand yourself, identify your strengths, and develop practical strategies that support meaningful growth.
Because change begins with understanding.
HOW I CAN HELP
Areas of Focus
People rarely come to therapy because they have a diagnosis. More often, they come because something in life no longer feels sustainable. These are some of the concerns I commonly help clients explore.
Autism
Supporting autistic individuals in understanding themselves, navigating relationships, and building on their strengths.
ADHD
Working with your brain—not against it.
Anxiety
Finding steadiness when worry begins to take over.
Depression
Finding hope when life begins to feel heavy.
Life transitions
Working with seasons of change
Trauma
Understanding experiences that continue to influence the present.
Relationships
Building healthier connections while remaining true to yourself.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
The perspectiveI bring
I believe therapy should honor the individuality of every person. No two people experience the world in exactly the same way, which is why I approach therapy with flexibility, collaboration, and genuine curiosity. Rather than expecting clients to fit a particular model, I tailor therapy to each person's strengths, goals, and lived experiences.
My work draws from evidence-based approaches while recognizing that effective therapy is never one-size-fits-all. I have particular experience working with neurodivergent individuals, including autistic adults and those with ADHD, helping clients better understand themselves while developing practical strategies that fit the way they naturally think and experience the world.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, identity development, or life transitions, my goal is to create a space where you feel understood, respected, and supported in moving toward the life you want to build.
Education & Credentials
Doctorate of Psychology
Pacific University
2019
Professional Licenses & Certifications
Oregon #3276