Therapeutic Style
My work is informed by Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Womanism. I am direct and kind, and I believe humor absolutely has a place in therapy! I might even reference pop culture or screen share relevant memes with you in session if they mirror what you're experiencing. You will likely hear me tell you that it is okay for you to be your full self in session and I will provide that reminder as many times as you need me to. When requested, I provide suggestions for activities you may do between our sessions as well.
Telehealth
My practice offers online therapy, or Telehealth, to people who currently live anywhere in the state of Oregon. I use a secure video conferencing platform so that we have the benefit of being able to see one another while we meet for our sessions. All you need is a strong internet connection, a smart device of your choosing, and a private place to talk.
Culturally Affirming Therapy
In my practice, I center and affirm the lived experiences of folks who face marginalization based on their race and ethnic group. Many of the people who find my practice often tell me about prior experiences in therapy where the therapist did not take into account their cultural context, which resulted in feelings of mistrust and hopelessness. While I may not share all aspects of your cultural background, I am always considering the ways you have been affected by racism, colorism, migration, displacement, historical movements, and other culturally specific factors. Any questions I ask about these factors will always be rooted in compassion and will help me to better understand how you experience the world.
Who My Practice Is For
My practice is open to people of all ages, genders, sexualities, professions, relationship structures, family structures, and abilities. Sometimes people seek me out because I share an aspect of their identity, and other times they seek me out because aspects of my identity are different from their own. People who find their way to my practice tend to identify with one or more of the following identities:
- Biracial/multiracial individuals
- Black/African-American individuals
- Those who encompass other POC identities
- White folks who are curious about examining their racial identity
- Sex workers
- Queer folks
- Gender expansive folks
Education & Qualifications
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (License #R5971)
Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor, Level 2
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, from Yoga Tree in San Francisco, CA
M.A. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy with a specialization in Sex Therapy from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR
B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Gender Studies from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA
Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor, Level 2
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, from Yoga Tree in San Francisco, CA
M.A. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy with a specialization in Sex Therapy from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR
B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Gender Studies from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA