Experience

Education

Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon

 2007 MA Marriage & Family Therapy, Addiction​

University of Colorado at Boulder

1993 BA Communication

Previously

Providence Health, Portland, OR - Crisis Line Therapist

Returning Veterans Project, Portland, OR - Volunteer Therapist

Lifeworks NW, Portland OR - Licensed Gambling Counselor

Catholic Community Services, Salem, OR - Therapist/Life Skills 

Dougy Center, Portland, OR - Grief Therapy for Children

Planned Parenthood, Portland, OR - Patient Advocate

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Nike, Inc., Beaverton, OR

Levi Strauss & Co., San Francisco, CA

Altchiller Reitzfeld Advertising, New York, NY

Hal Riney & Co Advertising, San Francisco, CA

New Denver Airport Marketing, Denver, CO


My Approach

I had an entirely different road map before I was a therapist. I was raised by business executives for parents and expectations to match. While I made a solid attempt, I didn’t like who I was, doing it. There wasn’t room for my kinder side.

After the birth of my first child, I became fascinated with the developing brain. The science of brain connection consumed me. In addition to that, I was able to be kinder and softer as a mom, which opened all kinds of other doors.

My approach is grounded in science and measurable outcomes. It’s softened with compassion, education and humor. I want you to be able to manage your own life in a way that feels authentic and create habits that integrate your mental health into your life.

Simple ideas

Big change doesn’t happen with big solutions. It only happens when you break things down and embrace them with intentions.

Lasting impact

Did someone say, “Science?” I have a number of life skills based in neuroscience to create strong habits. You’ll use them forever,