Portland Therapy Center
Serenity Wellness

Serenity Wellness

Licensed Professional Counselor

MA,LPC

I bring over 19 years of experience in Behavioral Health and have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for the past six years.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503-489-8667

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At a Glance

Me

Rate: $150-$175

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2014

Services

  • Individual
  • Relationship
  • Teen

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • First Health
  • Health Net
  • OHP Trillium
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My Ideal Client

I work with couples, teens, and adults who are ready to take that next step toward change. My clients often face challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts, addictions, PMDD, and menopause. I also specialize in relationship and communication issues and am proud to be LGBTQ+ allied, providing a safe and inclusive space for everyone. Together, we’ll work toward understanding your struggles, building resilience, and creating the life you want to live.

My Background

I bring extensive experience across a variety of settings—including Head Start programs, lockdown schools, and the jail and prison systems. I’ve worked with school-age children (K–12), individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), dual diagnoses, couples, and those recovering from addiction or reintegrating into society after incarceration. I believe that change is always possible and that the past does not have to define the future. My approach is holistic, honoring both the client’s and clinician’s growth throughout the process. Building trust takes time, and once we truly know each other, that’s when the meaningful work begins. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can be your authentic self. In our sessions, I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused techniques. I am a Certified Trauma Professional II, Certified in DBT, and Certified in Prepare and Enrich for marriage and premarital counseling

More About the People I Treat

I believe that change lives within each of us—and that with support, reflection, and compassion, we can create meaningful shifts in our lives. My passion for counseling comes in part from personal experience. Having witnessed the impact of suicide attempts within my own family, I understand how painful, confusing, and isolating those moments can feel. That experience shaped my belief that no one should have to face their struggles alone. I hold space for everyone in a nonjudgmental, compassionate way, knowing that healing takes time and courage. None of us are perfect, and each small step forward matters. I believe we are all capable of growth, healing, and rediscovering our sense of worth and hope.

Techniques I Use

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Historical Trauma External link

    As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTP-II), I bring extensive experience providing trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. My background includes work in outpatient, school-based, community, and correctional settings, supporting individuals impacted by complex and developmental trauma as well as those living with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI).

  • Relationship / Marriage Issues External link

    I have been certified in Prepare/Enrich since 2014 and have extensive experience working with couples across a wide range of relationship stages and challenges, including premarital counseling, high-conflict relationships, and parenting concerns.

  • Bipolar External link

    I have extensive experience with Bipolar disorder, working alongside Washington County aid and assist for the help of mental health individuals who needed higher level of care.

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