About me:

As a lived experience therapist I am passionate about working with individuals with chronic illness and pain.  It is an honor to witness people's healing journeys and offer a safe space as they learn to connect with their own innate wisdom. I keep a small caseload to ensure that everyone I work with gets the space and attention they need. In the past I have had the privilege of working in areas including Hospice, addiction treatment, advocacy, and community mental health.  

I have lived in Bend since 2018 and am originally from the mid-west. Outside of work I try to spend as much time as I can in nature. I am a big believer in the healing properties of nature and offer walking and outdoor sessions if desired. 

I have extensive experience working with addiction/MAT and although I do not provide addiction treatment, I enjoy working with people in recovery (whatever your definition of it is)! 

I love working with neurodivergent individuals and tailor therapy to suit individual needs. 

Licensures and Education:

M.A  (social work) from Wright State University 2017

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Additional training/interest:

• EMDR 

• Brainspotting phase 1 

• IFS informed

• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy level 1 

• Advanced practitioner: Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)

• completed unlearn your pain training with Dr. Howard Schubiner

• Psychedelic Integration. I have experience providing integration sessions to clients following Ketamine treatments with local providers. I look forward to expanding this part of my practice as it becomes available. 

Memberships

• Association for the treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms

• NASW (National Association of Social Workers)