A Little About Me

My journey as a therapist began in the tri-state area of West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky, where I lived and worked before making the Pacific Northwest my home. I moved here to serve as the Alcohol and Other Drug Coordinator and Senior Staff Therapist at the University of Oregon Counseling Center. For nearly six years, I supported students on campus and also spent four years serving as the Director of the University of Oregon Collegiate Recovery Center before making the meaningful decision to venture into full-time private practice.

I earned both my undergraduate degree in counseling (1997) and my Master’s degree in counseling (1999) from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia.

With over 29 years in the helping profession, my career began by working with adolescents navigating substance use and mental health challenges. Over nearly three decades, I have been honored to walk alongside a truly diverse range of individuals across the lifespan—including late teens, college students, adults, and seniors. Throughout nearly three decades of work, I have remained deeply committed to doing my own internal work and continuing my own growth. I believe that honoring my own healing path is what allows me to show up fully, authentically, and sustainably for you.

Professionally, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor III (CADC III) in the state of Oregon. I am also a proud member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), and I regularly provide Motivational Interviewing trainings to other professionals alongside my clinical work.

When I am not in the therapy room, you can usually find me spending quality time with my family and going on new adventures throughout the beautiful Pacific Northwest.