Find a Therapist in Fairview, OR

I work with adults navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, and major life transitions. Many of my clients identify as neurodivergent or are newly exploring that language and want a therapist who understands how neurodivergent (ND) traits shape daily functioning, relationships, and stress. I also support clients experiencing intergenerational and cultural dissonance, especially when family expectations conflict with personal identity, autonomy, or emotional needs. I am a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) with training in supporting autistic and ADHD adults across diverse presentations. My approach is active, compassionate, and grounded in research. We work together to reduce shame, overwhelm, and self-criticism so you can access clarity, regulation, and a more confident sense of self. I prioritize curiosity, collaboration, and a therapeutic relationship where you feel understood and supported. You can expect integrated, skills-based, and solution-oriented interventions that honor your neurotype and your lived experience. If you’re seeking a grounded, affirming space to understand yourself and move toward meaningful change, I invite you to reach out. Please see my contact information to schedule an introductory consultation.

Life brings moments of anxiety, sadness, anger, and grief — experiences that can leave you feeling unsteady or unsure of yourself. I don’t view these emotions as signs that something is wrong with you. Instead, I see them as part of being human and as meaningful openings to understand yourself more deeply. In our work, we slow down, meet your experience with gentleness, and explore it with mindfulness, compassion, and curiosity. I support adults in midlife and beyond who want a healthier, more grounded relationship with their emotions and who feel drawn to exploring meaning through Buddhist‑informed perspectives. My approach is also shaped by Gestalt Therapy, which emphasizes present‑moment awareness, authentic contact, and understanding how your patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating show up in the here and now. Together, we look at the emotional and cognitive habits that may be keeping you stuck. Rather than trying to “fix” who you are, we focus on cultivating steadier, more productive ways of thinking while deepening your capacity to relate to your emotions with compassion and clarity. This process can help you feel more connected to yourself, more grounded in your choices, and more able to navigate life’s transitions with intention. Therapy with me is collaborative and shaped by your goals, honoring your lived experience and the unique ways you’ve learned to move through the world. I walk alongside you as you make sense of what life has brought you and cultivate a more spacious, steady way of being. If this approach resonates, I welcome you to reach out.

I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment to help you identify and let go of negative feelings, old behavior patterns, and ways of thinking that prevent you from living the life you want. Counseling can help you experience the joy of self-acceptance and the peace of mind that comes with healthy self-esteem. In the process, you can create stronger relationships, improve the way you communicate with others, and see new possibilities for your life. As a counselor, I consider it a privilege to work with my clients. I understand how negative beliefs, thoughts and life experiences can hold people back, making them feel stuck, sad, anxious or unfulfilled. And I understand the courage it can take to make changes. The support that comes from a strong therapeutic relationship provides a safe place to make changes in the way you think, act or react. And even the smallest change can open the door to a more authentic and rewarding life.

There is a way to find acceptance within yourself and from the people around you. There is a way to effectively manage your thoughts, feelings, and actions, and to believe in yourself again. I know there is a way because I have seen my clients achieve these goals in therapy, and I have experienced it myself. I have over a decade of experience treating individuals with intense emotion dysregulation. I work with people struggling with suicidal ideation, rapid mood swings, panic attacks, social isolation, identity disturbances, uncontrollable anger, or other extreme reactions, so they can regain control over their lives, repair their relationships, and reconnect with the world. You don't have to suffer alone.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and finding the right person to work with matters. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where you can feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. My goal is to create a welcoming space where you can slow down, explore what you're experiencing, and develop tools that help you move forward. I don't believe therapy is about "fixing" you. It's about creating space to understand yourself more deeply, strengthen your relationship with yourself and others, and move toward a life that feels more aligned with who you are and what matters to you. My approach draws on a number of modalities, including HumanisticExistential Therapy, which emphasizes your personal growth, your unique experience, and your search for meaning or contentment. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and DBT to provide an evidence-based approach that can provide relief for a variety of psychological concerns. Whether you're going through a difficult transition or simply feel ready for change, I'd be honored to walk alongside you through the process. Reaching out can be the hardest part, and you don't need to have everything figured out before you begin.

***NOW OFFERING TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS*** Is the quality of your life affected by stress or uncertainty? Would you benefit from practical tools to help increase commitment to valued life goals? Maybe you just want to get back to feeling the way you once did. My approach is about helping people achieve greater understanding of themselves and others, overcome unhelpful patterns, and maintain a valued and meaningful life. It takes wisdom to recognize that you aren't expected to handle every problem by yourself. While you bring self-knowledge and personal experiences to the table, I bring my expertise and understanding of human psychological processes. Together we can resolve some of life's most difficult challenges. Since 2008, I've helped hundreds of people find effective solutions and gain greater control. I offer psychological evaluation and individual therapy for teens and adults dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and adjustment to life stress.

If you've hit a point where things have to change—becoming a parent, watching a relationship fray, or feeling old wounds dragging you down—I help you make sense of it and get moving. We work in a calm, relaxed space, thinking together about what actually matters to you. My style is direct but not bossy: you talk openly, we sort through things to get to what's actually going on, and start building a life that fits who you are. I'm a native Oregonian who came to this work after years of trying to understand my own life, relationships, and questions of meaning. I've struggled with fantastic disappointments, and that history keeps me grounded. You already know a lot. Our work sharpens what you know so you can live with steadiness and purpose. I work with men, new fathers, couples, and people carrying trauma who are tired of dragging old baggage around and are ready to get going. I'm trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and I don't waste time—we stay focused on what helps. I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Call me for a free 15-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit.

When I sit with a couple, I see two people who love each other deeply but have lost their way of feeling connected. I understand how painful it can be to keep circling the same arguments, wanting closeness, yet feeling stuck in patterns that create distance. I know how much courage it takes to reach out for help when you are exhausted, hurting, or afraid of losing what matters most. In my work, I focus on slowing down these reactive cycles so that each partner can feel seen and understood. I use emotionally focused therapy to help couples strengthen their bond, internal family systems to explore the inner parts that protect and react, and mindfulness practices to create calm, presence, and clarity in difficult moments. My role is to hold a compassionate and steady space where both partners can soften, speak honestly, and rediscover the safety that allows love to grow again. I believe that even when a relationship feels lost, there is always a path back to connection. It is an honor to walk alongside couples as they learn to communicate with openness, express their needs with courage, and reconnect with the deeper love and meaning they have been longing for.

I would like to help you to discover freedom from self-limiting patterns that lead to stress, conflict, andor withdrawal from life. My approach supports you in being less identified with habitual ways of thinking and feeling that can keep you stuck in patterns that no longer work for you. You can learn to be less reactive and more compassionate with yourself and others. You can move beyond conceptual knowledge into direct experiential understanding of life. This mindfulness-based understanding can lead you to deep and lasting positive change. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to your individual needs. My integrative mindbody approach is based on honesty, respect, and compassion. I am interested in learning about your strengths, goals, feelings and needs. I see strengths as the gateway to development and positive change.

I believe wholeheartedly in the potential for growth and healing. For many, counseling offers the possibility of meaningful personal and relational change. For others, it offers the realization that by dissolving old patterns of thinking and believing, life is perfect exactly the way it is. My approach is non-judgmental, direct and interactive as I work in collaboration with clients, helping them to navigate what growth, change, and healing is before them in order to experience a greater sense of personal and relational well-being.

Need some relief? I am passionate about working with couples and individuals and I can help you attain positive change. I believe that you can achieve personal health and well-being. This is accomplished by providing a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, environment for you to explore and learn; we will collaborate to create goals and positive changes that incorporate your values and beliefs. This process involves me listening, encouraging, and supporting you. Contact me today! Some things that set me apart from other therapists are my approachability, neutrality, sense of humor, and motivation. People find it very easy to talk with me, couples appreciate that I do not choose sides when working together, I do not take myself too seriously, and my desire to incorporate the most current counseling practices and skills into my therapeutic work is reflected in my attaining a Ph.D. in Counseling.