Where do sessions take place?
How often should I expect to attend therapy?
What are reasons people come to therapy?
What do we talk about in therapy?
What is your experience with diverse issues and diverse groups?
- I meet with clients through telehealth and in person in my office in the Alphabet district in NW Portland.
How often should I expect to attend therapy?
- This is a great question, and one that has varied answers. Depending on your needs, you may want to meet weekly or bi-weekly for a few months or longer. We will discuss what serves your goals best and assess along the way.
What are reasons people come to therapy?
- There are a variety of reasons that could have brought you to my site. We survived a pandemic! The past three years have impacted people emotionally, physically, psychologically, spiritually, economically, in different ways, including anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
- Perhaps you are feeling anxious, fearful, disconnected, loss or stuck due to a life change, loss of a relationship, job, or loved one.
- Maybe a loved one, or even you, realized that the utilization of one of your coping strategies may have become problematic in your life, or a behavioral pattern has impacted your ability to be successful in family, work, or relationships.
- Possibly you noticed historical experiences or past traumas evoking high levels of stress/anxiety/panic, and/or communication problems in your life/relationships. We can address whatever has brought you here.
What do we talk about in therapy?
- We can talk about whatever you feel comfortable talking about, and if you are unsure, that is okay, I am really good at helping figure out what questions to ask!
What is your experience with diverse issues and diverse groups?
- I understand that, as a white cis-female, you may be curious about how I can effectively address the unique challenges faced by diverse groups. Allow me to share my experience and commitment to fostering a space where everyone feels heard and understood. My journey into the realm of diversity began with a comprehensive education deeply infused with concepts of inclusivity. This foundation has equipped me with the knowledge and understanding necessary to approach diverse issues with sensitivity and empathy.
- Beyond theoretical knowledge, my professional journey has been marked by the privilege of working with individuals from a myriad of backgrounds. I have had the opportunity to guide clients through a range of complex and varied issues, including:
- Internalized and Externalized Race & Culture Discrimination: Helping individuals navigate the impact of discrimination on their sense of self and well-being.
- Immigration Generational Differences: Addressing the unique challenges faced by different generations within immigrant families.
- LGBTQ+ Issues: Supporting individuals through coming out experiences in religious families, gender identity questioning and transition, and other aspects of the LGBTQ+ spectrum.
- Incarceration & Re-entry: Assisting individuals in the process of reintegration into society after incarceration.
- Intimate Partner Violence: Providing a safe space for individuals dealing with the complexities of abusive relationships.
- Grief, Self-harm, Mood Disorders, Suicidal Ideation: Addressing a range of mental health challenges with compassion and understanding.
- In-patient Treatment: Supporting individuals in their journey through in-patient treatment programs.