MY APPROACH TO THERARY
My approach to therapy is trauma informed and holistic. I believe everyone has a story that should be heard, and have a space where their healing journey can begin. I utilize techniques from mind-body based therapeutic approaches, Brain Spotting, Person Centered, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Compassion Focused lens, Gottman Method. Having a eclectic approach helps me provide a safe, non-judgement space where I can meet my clients needs. I value the therapeutic relationship with my clients and want them to share their story, process their pain, and find healing. Therapy may not always fix the problem however, when clients are dedicated and willing to do the work they will find healing in some form.
AREAS OF INTEREST
I enjoy working with various clients and issues. I have a passion for women's concerns, shame, low self-worth, mood disorders, prenatal and postpartum issues, eating disorders, unhealthy body and food relationship, PTSD, complex trauma, and trauma related stressors. I also enjoy working with couples on relational issues, communication issues, intimacy issues, and conflict issues. For clients who wish to integrate faith in their treatment, I also provide Christian counseling.
I am passionate about working children from 5 years old+ who struggle with emotional regulation, behavioral issues, or experienced abuse/ trauma. I enjoy coming along side of parents and coaching them on how to have healthy body conversations/ boundaries setting along with building strong emotional connection with their children.
PROFESSIONAL AFFLICATIONS
- Member of the American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Member of the Oregon Counseling Association (ORCA)
- Member of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC): 1373533
TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Brain Spotting Practitioner
- I am in the process of completing both my training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level I and II) and certification as an Eating Disorder Specialist through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Online Institute.