I offer a gentle, body-centered approach to healing trauma, anxiety, depression, and painful relationships with food and body. My work rests on the understanding that our nervous systems carry our histories. That includes what happened in our families and relationships. It also includes what it has meant to live within systems of oppression, such as racism, sexism, fatphobia, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia. Many of the patterns that bring people to therapy are wise, protective responses to conditions that were never built to support them. 

Every person and every nervous system needs its own blend of care, so I draw from several approaches:

• Somatic Experiencing (SE) and polyvagal-informed nervous system work 

• Body Trust® (Certified Provider) 

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed parts work 

• iRest Yoga Nidra 

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 

• Self-compassion practices, including Tara Brach's RAIN

• Neurodivergent and Queer-affirming care

We will begin by building trust in our relationship. From there, we'll get curious together about the patterns that are causing you concern. These may be emotional, physical, relational, behavioral, spiritual, or in how you think. Many of these patterns began as ways to survive, and they deserve respect even as we work to change them. At a pace your body can manage, we'll come to understand what these patterns have been protecting, and make room for choices that reflect what truly matters to you.

I especially love working with people who are curious about themselves and ready for active, collaborative work. You don't need to have it all figured out. What matters is a willingness to turn toward what's been holding you back. My greatest joy is watching clients reconnect with their own innate wisdom and find a deeper sense of freedom, self-trust, and connection with themselves and others.

I believe every person deserves respect, dignity, and care. I welcome people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, religions, body sizes, abilities, neurotypes, sexual orientations, and gender identities. I work to make our sessions a space where all of who you are is welcome. It takes real courage to face what stands between you and a full life, and I never take it for granted when someone trusts me with that process.

I look forward to sitting with you.

Who I Work With

Getting Started

Sessions are held in person in Portland or by Secure Telehealth. 

Licensed in Washington and Oregon States

Insurances Accepted:

*BCBS  Premera * Aetna * United

FirstChoice * Lifewise