I use different techniques and theories to meet my clients’ unique needs, including mindfulness-based, embodied, humanistic, relational, and transpersonal psychotherapy, as well as bibliotherapy, therapeutic artwork, ritual, and journaling. My style is gentle, collaborative, and consensus-based, and I do therapy based on what works for you.
At the core of my practice is helping clients develop their connection to their unique Self through brilliant sanity— the innate wisdom and goodness that underlies all confusion and is the source of growth.
I look forward to discovering and celebrating your unique Self with you!
Education
Ph.D. East-West Psychology
California Institute of Integral Studies, 2021
Studied body psychotherapy, transpersonal psychology, and cross-cultural psychospiritual approaches. Completed my dissertation on recovery from bipolar disorder using mindfulness practice and contemplative psychotherapy.
M.A. Contemplative Psychotherapy
Naropa University, 2013
Studied Buddhist and Western therapy approaches, group process, and mindfulness in psychotherapy.
B.A. French Studies, minor in Art
University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 2003
Core Training
Gender-Expansive Care Competency Training
World Profesisonal Association for Transgender Health, 2018-2021
Completed a 50-hour specialty training in transgender health, including 10 hours of mentorship and a certification exam.
Mindful-Somatic Counseling Internship
META Counseling Clinic, Portland OR, 2015–2016
Completed a post-Master’s clinical internship in Hakomi body-centered psychotherapy at a low-fee community clinic in Portland OR.
Hakomi Training
Boulder CO, San Francisco CA, and Portland OR, 2010–2019
Participated in trainings and clinical supervision in body-centered mindful-experiential therapy and experiential attachment therapy.
Mindfulness Instructor Certification
Naropa University, Boulder CO, 2011–2013
Trained and certified as a mindfulness instructor.
Master’s Counseling Internship
Noeticus Counseling Center, Denver CO, 2012-2013
Completed a pre-Master’s clinical internship at a community counseling center. Co-facilitated a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training group and a Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) group.
Specialty trainings
- Trans*, LGBTQIA2S+, and genderqueer counseling
- WPATH GEI Standards of Care 7 certified provider
- Clinical supervision with an emphasis on multicultural competency
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- DBT for Trauma
- Applied suicide intervention skills training (ASIST)
- Secular mindfulness meditation training
- Sexual abuse recovery group facilitation (WINGS)
- Academic writing and study skills graduate fellowship
Presentations and Publications
- All States of Mind are Workable: Mindfulness Practice and Contemplative Psychotherapy in Recovery from Bipolar Disorder — doctoral dissertation defense (YouTube video), 2021
- Qualitative dataset — Databrary, 2020 (with Glenn Hartelius)
- Contemplative Psychotherapy: Clinician Mindfulness, Buddhist Psychology, and the Therapeutic Common Factors — scholarly article, Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 2019
- Buddhism and Psychotherapy — seminar, Portland Philosophy Meetup, Buddhism and the West Series, 2019
- Bipolar Disorder: Treatments and Qualitative Study Results — invited lecture, Professional Mental Health Counseling Department, Lewis and Clark College, Portland OR, 2019
- Contemplative Psychotherapy and Rogers’s Conditions for Therapeutic Change — presentation for psychotherapists at Existential-Humanistic Northwest, Portland OR, 2019
- We Are All Unicorns: Culturally Competent Healthcare for Nonbinary and Genderqueer Clients — Grand Rounds presentation at National University of Natural Medicine Portland, 2018
- Fearlessness, Gentleness, and Queer Becoming — presentation to Queer Dharma meditation group, 2018
- Contemplative Psychotherapy: Integrating Mindfulness, Buddhist Psychology, and Humanistic Counseling — presentation at World Conference on Psychotherapy, Paris, France, 2017
- Culturally Competent Counseling for Nonbinary and Genderqueer Clients — presentation at Gender Odyssey Professional, Seattle, 2017
- “Finding Balance: Benefits of Mindfulness in Treating Bipolar Disoder — article in Oregon Counseling Association newsletter, Spring 2016
Professional Memberships and Service
American Psychological Association – Member
World Professional Association for Transgender Health – Member
Transgender Professional Association for Transgender Health – Member
Oregon Society for Sexual, Affective, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities – Member; Founding Secretary (2019)
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies – Associate Managing Editor
International Center for Clinical Excellence – Member
Oregon Counseling Association – Member; Newsletter Co-editor (past)