Philosophy and Approach

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) through the state of Oregon providing individual and family therapy services. My counseling approach is integrative with an emphasis on Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, and solution-focused aspects. My strategies are strengths-based, and I aim to empower as well as educate, using collaborative problem-solving to creatively work with you to develop goals toward your own personal growth and healing journey!

Formal Education, Training, and Background

I received a Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Psychology from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK in 2012. Some of the many courses I’ve completed relevant to this field are: Psychology of Infancy & Childhood, Psychology of Adolescents, Psychology of the Exceptional Child, and Abnormal Psychology.

I earned my Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health from Northeastern State University in 2016. I have taken courses in: Psychological Assessments, Marriage & Family Therapy, Group Therapy, and Psychopharmacology; with seminars in DSM-5 Diagnoses, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Play Therapy. 

I completed my Internship with a mental health agency in northeastern Oklahoma, and worked in the mental health field as a level II case manager providing case management and psychosocial rehabilitation (skills training) services in northeastern Oklahoma for two years. The ages of children I’ve worked with range from 5-18 years old. I also  have experience working with adults.

I am registered with the National Board of Certified Counselors. 

As an LPC with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, I abide by its Code of Ethics, which has been adopted from the American Counseling Association’s code of ethics.

I am here to help support you through active listening, validation and reflection so that you can accomplish your goals and become the strongest, healthiest, most successful you!                  

I am a licensed professional counselor with experience in working with children of various age groups and their families. I am trained in EMDR, and have some training in play therapy techniques and CBT. I am compassionate and although I incorporate various theoretical techniques into my practice, I am person-centered and will meet you where you are.

More about me

I was born and raised in Oklahoma. I developed an interest in psychology in high school, and that interest grew into a passion. After receiving a bachelors in development psychology in 2012, I decided to pursue a higher education in clinical mental health, and received a Master of Science in 2016.

I had the opportunity to present research through poster presentations  in Oklahoma, Texas, and NYC while both in undergraduate and graduate school with Northeastern State University

In 2017 I accepted a therapist position in Grants Pass, OR working in community mental health.  I have since worked with children of all ages, families and adults.

In June, 2020 I became fully licensed in the state of Oregon, and have been working with children, teens, adults and families who reside in the state of Oregon.

Don't live in Oregon? I provide coaching to adults anywhere!

I am an LGBTQIA+ therapist/coach and provide a Safe Zone for queer youth and adults

I have an adventurous spirit and love traveling, hiking, camping, kayaking, connecting with nature and playing games with my family.

I look forward to working with you!