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I work best with parents and families who want to figure out the complex situations their children/family are dealing with and are committed to invest the time and energy toward the long-term goals of acceptance and independence.

I specialize in trauma based treatment, working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, parenting issues, marriage & family difficulties, weight issues/struggles, spiritual crisis & questions, women's issues including struggles associated with pregnancy & postpartum, coping with spousal abuse, pornography addiction, etc.

Are you the parent of a child or teen whose emotions and behaviors make you question your abilities, even sometimes, your sanity? I want to hear from you and walk alongside you in these challenges. If your child has special needs, learning disabilities, or experience with trauma it can be especially hard to set aside the time to get help for yourself. Call me; I want you to be heard! Teens, tweens, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, angst, and/or grief--I want to hear from you, too. I am here to sit with you, to listen to you, to see you, and to know you. You deserve to be heard!

I am accessible here: portlandstateofmind.secure.me. Please do not email. Are you struggling to manage low self esteem, relationship difficulties, identity or complex traumas on your own? If you look closely, these difficulties can be mirrors. Through mindfully tracking your nervous system, we will recognize new and old patterns and their causes, increase self awareness of the parts of you craving to heal, and compassionately offer the validation, choice, self-confidence and balance you crave. I do this using mindful somatic experiential depth, trauma and attachment therapy, slowing down and focusing on the you ready to be seen.

Experiencing discomfort, pain, fear, sadness, and anger is part of life, and so is the courage and tenderness to grow and change. Seeking autonomy and belonging in our relationship to our selves and others can often be met with challenges- (building) blocks that hold their own wisdom. I welcome folks from all walks of life and social locations into my practice. I specialize in transnationals: expats, mixed- citizenship status couples/families, "home" seekers, and those straddling many cultures.

Therapy is a collaborative partnership in which every part of you is allowed to exist and evolve. As an art therapist, I see creating as an opportunity to respond to that which seems otherwise insurmountable. It is a chance to express the unspeakable and connect to your wholeness.

During these uncertain times the vitality of our relationships are more important than ever. The added stress of isolation, anxieties, and fears of the unknown are only compounding the struggles in our relationships with our partners. Cabin fever may be putting pressure on previously unresolved issues or you may just be struggling in the moment to adjust to a new reality. I have found that with some focused attention on their relationship couples can actually thrive during this time!

I have worked with individuals experiencing trauma for five years within a community health setting. For the past five years I have specialized to treat members and their families who are enduring hardships with mental health and substance use disorders. Many of my clients came from diverse family, cultural, and gender communities; and all of my clients had experienced homelessness, abuse from childhood, and/or domestic violence. I hope to treat everyone I encounter with a trauma informed approach, which understands that anyone and everyone experiences trauma on some level in their life.

My job is to help you move from dreaming to doing. Are you dreaming of being less anxious or depressed? Let's uncover what you need to address it. Are you dreaming of a life without suicidal thoughts? It's possible, and you are closer than you think. Have some education or career dreams that are keeping you up at night? That's my specialty. Life is super hard. Like, so hard. Don't do it alone. I'm here to help.

** Cascade Counseling and Consulting is a dedicated and compassionate group therapy practice, and we have immediate openings to support you! ** Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or the current stress of life? I am an experienced clinical social worker and work with clients to address issues of stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family dynamics and work/life balance. I want to help you feel supported in your struggles while actively working towards a solution. All are welcome here - and I welcome people of all faiths/religions, family systems, ethnicities and sexual orientations.