Fueled by a rich background of social work, teaching, and therapy, I've developed a profound passion for helping people find the "roots" of their difficulties and joining them to make life-changing realizations about themselves and their world.

A Little about me

I am a licensed professional counselor with the state of Oregon.  After receiving an undergraduate degree in Sociology from Rutgers University, I spent four years working as a counselor with various populations. I then transitioned into education after earning a teaching credential and worked as a classroom teacher for over 13 years. During that time, I encountered many children, adolescents and families who struggled in a variety of ways.

These experiences fueled my curiosity for the root cause underneath the struggles people face. Acting on this curiosity and a desire to make a positive impact, I earned a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University in Southern California.

Besides my clinical training, I bring a rich life experience into my work with clients which informs much of my approach to therapy. I am also an adjunct professor at Pacific Bible College where I teach courses in psychology. I find teaching enhances my professional skills as it allows me to keep a pulse on changes in the field and utilize the most up-to-date, effective methods with my clients.

When I am not doing therapy or teaching I enjoy spending time with loved ones, being outdoors, hiking our beautiful state, walking my dogs, reading and traveling.