I assist individuals in identifying strengths and capacities that may have been overlooked or undervalued. In a safe and supportive space we work together to see how these strengths and capacities may be employed in building new and empowering life narratives.
I have twenty-two years experience as a teacher, social worker and counselor. For nine years I worked as an oncology social worker at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. My practice focus is helping people navigate serious and chronic illness, grief and bereavement, life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges.
My practice lens is Narrative Therapy, an approach that highlights people's strengths. I offer both in-person and online appointments. Note about my couple's work: I see couples and families around coping with an illness in the family. I do not have a background working with conflicted couples.