I work primarily with adults and couples in managing a wide range of issues and challenges. In my private practice I assist adults and couples who desire to improve their quality of life as an Oregon board-registered L.P.C. intern. 

I have a relational approach, which is to say that I believe in the need for a strong therapeutic alliance to establish trust and understanding which is essential for effective treatment to work.  Also, I value diversity and see every person as a unique individual.  In addition, my approach is eclectic, in that that I use a variety of different treatment traditions and philosophies when counseling clients.  

The best way to imagine how therapy works is that the therapist creates a safe and protected place where the therapist and client can, together, find ways to so that the client can have a more comfortable, functional, productive and meaningful life. 

As a college instructor, I enjoy creating networks which links the class material and good research, with resources on campus and within the Portland Metro area to enhance an awareness and appreciation of mental health and diversity within the community.

In addition, also, I continue to dance, hike, garden, read, travel, and play video games with my children. What I enjoy most about the Pacific Northwest and Portland, Oregon s the accessibility to connect with a diverse natural environment, as well as enjoy the cosmopolitan aspects of a city community.

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