Individual Psychotherapy

Therapeutic Modalities

I use EMDR as my primary treatment modality and also place a strong emphasis on teaching my clients holistic modalities including EFT, breathing techniques, and other mindfulness tools to align the body/mind/spirit connection and empower them in their own healing journeys. I teach my clients many different ways to regulate their nervous systems so they can achieve and maintain a calm body state, as I have learned that a calm body proceeds a calm mind. Trauma therapy is like climbing a tall mountain and when we don’t have the capacity to regulate our nervous systems and calm ourselves, then we will never be able to make it to the top of the mountain. It’s like showing up for the trip up the mountain in flip-flops with no water or sunscreen.

Areas of Specialization

I specialize in working with people who have experienced childhood neglect and trauma, narcissistic abuse, sexual abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, religious trauma, and other types of traumatic experiences.

I also work with people who have issues with substance abuse and who may not have had success with traditional treatment programs or 12 Step based support groups. Sober curious? This is a space for you as well. Conscious sobriety is a goal for many and I support you as you clarify that path for yourself. I do not play a directive role in your sobriety. I do request that clients come to appointments in a substance free state.

If you are an adoptee or a birth parent who has chosen to give a child up for adoption at some point, you may find healing in working with me as I have done 30 years of work in this area both personally and professionally. As an adoptee myself, I am familiar with the attachment issues and the journey that may come with this process. If you are a birth parent who has chosen adoption, know that there is no judgment here and I honor and respect your choice.

If you are the partner of someone who has experienced trauma and you are trying to understand how best to support that person, understanding your partner’s trauma can greatly improve the quality of your relationship. Trauma affects intimacy, communication, boundaries, emotional regulation, and the capacity for autonomy in relationships. Your engagement in therapy can help you learn how to set and maintain your own boundaries while learning about how your partner’s beliefs about relationships were informed by their trauma.

I love working with LGBTQI+ folx! I have received training on writing letters for gender-affirming surgeries and treatment so that clients don’t have to meet with me for months on end in order to get the letter they need for surgery or other gender-affirming care. The last thing that’s needed is one more barrier. I am always happy to support clients as they have challenging conversations with family members and partners and to offer a neutral, safe space for that. My hope is that my clients will feel that they don’t have to walk through challenging emotional issues alone.

Fees

I currently accept Providence, Pacific Source commercial, BCBS, Moda, Aetna, OHP Trillium, and Pacific Source Community Solutions for insurance but I am a TriCare approved Out Of Network provider and can provide a Superbill for all other insurance. I do offer a sliding scale for private pay clients.

I accept payment through Zelle, and I accept cash, checks, and most major credit cards. Payment can be discussed during the initial consultation.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation is addressed on a case by case basis as I understand that sometimes life happens beyond our control and I trust that my clients value my time as much as I value theirs. If there is no cancellation prior to the session, the client will be billed for the full cost of the session.

Location

My office is located at 492 E 13th Ave, Suite 200-2, centrally located and close to the University of Oregon campus. I only offer telehealth to existing clients in extenuating circumstances.