Education
Before I became a therapist, I spent seven months in residence at a Buddhist monastery, engaged in silent retreats and daily meditation. That experience continues to shape how I understand healing. I remain connected to contemplative communities and maintain a regular meditation practice. I believe therapists must keep doing their own inner work, and I’m committed to that ongoing growth as I accompany my clients.
My clinical work began in residential settings with adolescents, where I learned the deep fundamentals of safety, attunement, and trust. After completing my Master’s in Counseling at Northwestern University, I continued my work in long-term inpatient, and also served in crisis care for adolescents, and outpatient work, often supporting young adults recovering from complex trauma. These experiences taught me to blend relational depth with practical support in a way that meets clients where they are and honors the uniqueness of each person's journey.
Inclusivity Statement: I have supported a clients with a vast range of identities, including ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, and religion. In particular, I often support clients in the LGBTQIA+ community. I do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of how they identify.
I also don't discriminate against clients on the basis of what diagnostic labels they may have been given in the past, what symptomology they currently present with, or how intense those symptoms may currently be. I feel that this statement is increasingly important in a mental health space that at times misunderstands the utility of diagnoses and stigmatizes clients/patients on the basis of diagnostic criteria. I do not make assumptions about who you are or what you are capable of because of diagnoses you have been given in the past, or because of your current experience, and I encourage you not to jump to any conclusions about yourself, either!
Payment and Scheduling: I accept most Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans as well as most commercial Providence plans (I don’t accept Oregon Health Plan Providence). I also accept out of pocket/out of network at a rate of $150 per session, and I can easily provide a detailed receipt for you to submit to your insurance for possible out of network reimbursement, if your plan offers this. I am currently teletherapy only and run sessions from around 9am-5pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with some flexibility outside of those times if needed.
