About:

I practice from a psychodynamic and attachment-based perspective, which means I help clients explore how early relationships and experiences may be influencing their current struggles and patterns. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel understood, valued, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life. I also integrate elements of existential therapy, ACT, CBT, IFS, and Compassion Focused Therapy to meet each client’s unique needs. Additionally, I use humor in my work as a way to build connection, ease tension, and foster resilience.

I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Global Studies (Latin American focus) from Portland State University. My training at the PSU Community Counseling Clinic and years of working in both restaurants and higher education gave me the privilege of supporting people from many different walks of life, including those navigating poverty, addiction, immigration concerns, disability, and systemic barriers. These experiences, along with my own background growing up in a single-parent home with parental addiction and incarceration has significantly influenced my decision to become a counselor. I strive to be a genuine, trusting and safe person for clients who have historically lacked safety and trust in relationships and within systems.

Outside of counseling, I enjoy banter and social commentary, cooking, crafts, playing trivia, 90s pop culture, and working on improving my second-grade Spanish.