My approach to therapy is primarily based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). A core idea in ACT is that trying too hard to get rid of or control our emotions tends to backfire. Instead of trying to get rid of unwanted thoughts and feelings, I will help you learn to react differently to them so that you can keep your focus on living a meani
I welcome you to come as you are.
I consider our collaborative therapeutic relationship an authentic meeting of equals. I understand you as essentially good, worthy, unique, and capable. In this relationship, your voice matters. And if you're not feeling confident just yet, I'll help you cultivate your authentic voice. I'll help you
I love relationships, connection, and the feeling you get when you are able to truly connect with others. This passion has driven me to form a practice where I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families on relationship issues. If you are struggling in your marriage, wanting more connection with others, or finding yourself constan
I have been in practice since 1994. In my experience change, growth and healing is possible in the context of a safe therapeutic relationship. My approach is to guide you in getting to know parts of yourself you may have only had a glimmer of in the past and to learn more about other parts you may already know. We will increase your access to and
I want to help you feel better. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or painful relationships, I bring a deep commitment to helping you find new ways of moving forward in your life with greater awareness, compassion, and connectedness. My approach is influenced by a belief that conscious and healthy choices are developed part
When I sit with a couple, I see two people who love each other deeply but have lost their way of feeling connected. I understand how painful it can be to keep circling the same arguments, wanting closeness, yet feeling stuck in patterns that create distance. I know how much courage it takes to reach out for help when you are exhausted, hurting, or
I have been counseling individuals and couples for over 25 years.
Marriage and Couples Counseling: communication, infidelity, parenting, empty-nesting, enhancing trust and intimacy, etc. Compulsive Sexual Behavior: a personalized roadmap for lasting sobriety, exploration of origins, your struggle and the consequences, etc.
Individual Counseling
NOTE: OREGON ONLY. TELETHERAPY ONLY. See website for more details.
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For many of us that carry memories of disconnection in childhood, the feeling of genuine connection seems elusive or even impossible. We yearn for it and defend against it. In session, we get a chance to get to know these conflicting parts of Self. We get an opportuni
You may be someone who feels deeply and reflects carefully about the world around you. On the outside, you may appear capable and composed while internally feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode. Many of my clients identify as highly sensitive, emotionally perceptive, or "deep feelers" seeking a trauma-informed therapy
Change is inevitable, and yet repeating patterns and feeling stuck are very common experiences. As counselor, I help clients engage in compassionate and insightful self-explorations, and to build resources and experiences for lasting change.
My approach is integrative and relies on established tools and resources from the counseling field, psychol
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