My early career began with working in county mental health in Bend, OR. In that community, I worked as a child and family therapist, adult therapist and eventually a crisis worker collaborating with the courts, hospitals, schools and jails systems.  I also taught Foster Parenting Classes. Later, after moving to the Gorge, I worked at Center for Living in The Dalles, primarily seeing adolescents and adults.

 

In 2010, I worked under a suicide prevention grant at the high school providing therapy to students. I collaborated in writing grants and created a mental health pilot program for Hood River Valley High School. I worked there for a few years while building my private practice. For over a decade, I have enjoyed being full time in my private practice.  My therapeutic focus is relational based. This allows me to gently guide my clients towards successes, from a foundation of their best self.

 

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I spend a lot of time outdoors. So Hood River was such a natural choice for my family and me to settle down in. We came up from Bend, OR where I started my career.  I have been living in Oregon since 2002. I have 2 daughters that attend school in Hood River.  Now more than ever, I appreciate being in a small community. Where people watch over one another, give support and encouragement to follow a unique path. I am drawn towards connecting with nature all year round and enjoy quiet evenings with my girls.