Finding the right therapist, one with whom you feel comfortable and understands your unique struggle  is essential if therapy is going to be helpful. I am glad to have the opportunity to tell you a little bit about myself and my practice.

I strongly encourage everyone to be an informed consumer when it comes to therapy. For that reason, I usually contract with a person for a 2-3 session “evaluation period”, which gives you to get a chance to know me and my style and see if it feels like a good match for you. Also, that gives me the opportunity to get a chance to know you and determine if I think I am the best person to help you. My clients’ success is what is most important to me, and if I don’t feel I am the right person for that job, I will gladly refer you to someone that I think might be a better match for you.

Here is a little bit more about me:

I provide individual psychotherapy and am the clinical coordinator at the Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, & Training Center, PC. At the Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, we also have a specialist clinic called the Portland Mood Disorders Clinic, where we specialize in the treatmtment of depression. I also supervise a psychologist resident at the clinic who specilizes in the treatment of trauma and PTSD.

Credentials: Clinical Psychologist, Oregon License #1600

Special Training/Interests: Working with trauma survivors, including sexual assault/abuse; relationship, intimacy, and interpersonal issues; intimacy and relationship concerns; identity issues; eating disorders; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Philosophy of Care: I work from a collaborative and respectful place to help clients explore what is and isn’t working in their lives. My approach is very pragmatic and client-directed. I do not subscribe to an “illness/disease” based model of psychotherapy that I find to be stigmatizing and limiting. I utilize empirically supported treatments, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Most importantly, I strive to always treat clients with dignity, respect, and compassion as I work to help them create for themselves the kind of meaningful life they desire.

Personal Interests: Spending time with my dogs Dalai and Grace, traveling, gardening, art, and cooking.