Therapy for Connection, Healing & Change
Individual and couples therapy in Portland, Oregon and virtually throughout Oregon and California
There are times when life can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about what comes next. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that matter to you.
I see therapy as a collaborative process grounded in curiosity, respect, and trust. Together, we can consider the relationships, experiences, and stories that shape how you understand yourself and the world around you, while reconnecting with strengths, values, and what matters most. My role is to offer support and a space where you can be honest, open, and fully yourself. I trust that you are the expert on your own experience, and that meaningful change comes through developing greater self-understanding, clarity, and agency.
My work often includes:
People experiencing disconnection in romantic, family, and other relationships
People affected by trauma
People moving through periods of change, uncertainty, or major life transitions
People facing grief and loss
Couples and individuals exploring sexuality, intimacy, and sexual preferences
Parents navigating the demands of career, creativity, and family life
Artists and creatives
Services
Individual Therapy
Anxiety and depression
Relationships and disconnection
Trauma and EMDR
Self-doubt, perfectionism, and feeling stuck
Life changes, uncertainty, and major transitions
Sexuality and identity
Women's identity and empowerment
Men’s relationship to vulnerability and emotional connection
Couples Therapy
Communication
Conflict and disconnection
Power dynamics
Gender roles
Sexual desire and intimacy
New parenthood
Grief and loss
Jealousy
Infidelity
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured psychotherapy approach originally developed to help people recover from traumatic and distressing experiences. EMDR incorporates elements of several therapeutic approaches, including working with memories, emotions, body sensations, beliefs, and present-day responses, along with bilateral stimulation such as eye movements or tapping. The approach is based on the understanding that some experiences may not become fully processed and can continue to influence how we feel, think, and respond in the present. EMDR helps clients work with these experiences in a way that can reduce their emotional intensity and the distress they continue to create.
I use EMDR as part of a collaborative, trauma-informed approach, adapting the process to each client's needs and readiness. We begin by developing resources for safety, grounding, and emotional regulation before moving into trauma processing. During EMDR, we focus on specific memories or experiences that may be contributing to current thoughts, emotions, body sensations, or reactions, and work with them in a structured way. My goal is to help you feel less overwhelmed by the past and more grounded, flexible, and connected to yourself in the present.
I have received training in EMDR through an EMDRIA-approved organization and incorporate EMDR into my broader therapeutic work when it is appropriate for a client's needs and goals.
Interested in learning more about EMDR? The EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) offers additional information about EMDR therapy and its use in treating trauma and other distressing experiences.
FAQ
Do you offer virtual sessions?
I offer virtual sessions throughout Oregon and California, as well as in-person sessions for clients in Portland, Oregon.
What is your fee?
My fee is $250 per 50-minute session. Typically, I see clients weekly until their treatment goals have been reached, but I work collaboratively with clients to determine a timeframe that fits their needs. I also offer a limited number of sliding-scale options and aim to find a therapy fee that works for both of us. Fees can be discussed over the phone prior to our first meeting.
What is the first step?
After you contact me by email or phone, we can set up an initial phone consultation to discuss your needs, experiences with previous therapy, and the areas you'd like to address. We can determine together whether I would be a good match for you and, if so, schedule a first session. This consultation is free of charge.