Claim This Listing
1308 NW 20th Ave
Portland, Oregon 97209
(503) 278-5587
Directions and Map
Ages & Modality
Adults
Elders (65+)
Individuals
Couples

Knowing that it is usually an experience of pain or frustration that prompts people to seek counseling, my goal is to provide a safe place for you to effectively move through it. Often that pain comes from unmet needs, harmful experiences, or coping systems that no longer serve you. I want to work with you, to offer reflection, understanding, information, and new windows to help you experience relief and a sense of well being. Approaches include insight oriented talk therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, and art therapy and are chosen on what would be most appropriate to your individual goals. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach effective in resolving trauma or breaking through any conditioned beliefs developed in the past that negatively influence your current life. In general, treatment focuses on increasing insight and self-awareness, fostering empowerment, resolving blocks or old wounds, and developing new skills. I am also trained as an art therapist. There is no need to have "artistic talent" to benefit from this therapy. The creative process can be a way to access or explore issues in a way that bypasses defenses. The client gains insight and can positively relate to the self.

My Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Trauma
PTSD
Anxiety
Relationship Issues
Addiction
Anger Management
Coping Skills
Domestic Abuse
Drug Abuse
Grief
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Alcohol Abuse
Codependency
Depression
Domestic Violence
Emotional Disturbance
Peer Relationships
Self-Harming
Substance Abuse
Mood Disorders