Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, NCC, MS
Queer therapist offering grounded, affirming, and purposeful therapy for anxiety, shame and self-criticism.
Client Status
971.533.5590
1110 SE Alder St.
Suite 301, #85
Portland, 97214
Rate: $170
Provides free initial consultation
Provides telehealth services
Practicing Since: 2013
Languages: English
You feel stuck in cycles of overthinking or self-judgment, are overwhelmed and unsure of how to break free. Anxiety, shame and navigating identity-based stress can leave you feeling out of touch with yourself and isolated. You're ready to feel more grounded and connected to who you are and the world around you. Whether you're new to therapy or returning, you're looking for more than coping, you want real change and to break the cycle of self-criticism to find steadier ground.
Specialties
With advanced training in mindfulness-based approaches through The Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy and years of personal practice, I help clients cultivate present-moment awareness, a key to relieving anxiety, self-criticism, and healing from trauma. I guide clients in developing a non-judgmental awareness of their experiences, empowering them to respond with self-compassion. This approach is helpful for the LGBTQ+ community, but anyone seeking deeper self-understanding can benefit.
You feel like you're constantly trying to be "better" just to feel ok- Like who you are isn't enough. My approach and training is rooted in Humanistic, Person-Centered therapy which means we focus on understanding you, not fixing you. Change comes from through the empowerment you experience through more insight and choice. I offer an affirming, grounded relationship where you can untangle self-doubt, reconnect with your own wisdom, and begin to trust you're already whole.
This approach helps you explore and heal the different parts of yourself that may feel anxious, critical, or overwhelmed. I’ve had advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), I am not yet Level 1 certified so I focus on parts work with clients. By understanding and caring for these parts, you can experience healing from anxiety, self-criticism, and trauma. My work is rooted in creating a safe space for this inner exploration, allowing you to feel more whole and at peace.
Specialties
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, like you're losing control, with racing thoughts and physical symptoms that make it hard to feel grounded. When your mind is constantly fixated on worries, it can feel isolating. But you don’t have to face it alone—there is hope. I’ve helped many people break free from the grip of anxiety, gaining the tools to manage and change their relationship with it. Together, we can work toward a calmer, more balanced life where anxiety no longer holds you back.
Homophobia and related trauma can create deep feelings of shame, isolation, and a sense of not being safe, even in spaces meant to be inclusive. It’s hard to open up about experiences with anti-LGBTQ+ violence or abuse when trust feels risky. As a Queer therapist, I understand these challenges and am here to offer a space where you can heal and grow. Together, we’ll navigate your story, working through the pain of past traumas so you can move forward with greater self-compassion and strength.
You may look fine on the outside, but inside, it still feels like you're never enough. Replaying every awkward moment, second-guessing how you're seen, feeling guilt or shame without knowing the "why." Even your successes may feel hollow. The inner critic keeps raising the bar; be more, do more-sound familiar? I help clients explore where these patterns come from and begin to relate to themselves in a new way, toward a deeper sense of worth that isn't tied to proving, pleasing, or perfectionism.
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