MSW, QMHP

I earned a Masters of social work degree from Colorado State University in 2003.

After spending 28 years in Colorado raising my children as a "solo" parent, I relocated to beautiful Oregon in the spring of 2023.

I personally know what substance abuse, addiction, and relapse feels like and how it affects your whole self.

I also live with my own mental health issues. It is because of my own personal journey that my therapeutic approach is very down to Earth, straightforward, and outside of the box techniques.

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and sometimes implementing Art Therapy.

I enjoy leading groups! I have facilitated Co-Occuring SUD/MH, Relapse Prevention, and Women's Trauma groups.

I have experience working with adolescents and adults individually as well as experience in family therapy and couples therapy.

My favorite quote is "To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world." -Dr. Seuss

M.Ed., QMHP

I am committed to living a life in which I can give and receive genuine gratitude and know that I am making a difference in others’ lives.

Having been born and raised in Japan, I believe that my unique cultural background is reflected in the acceptance I have for the world around me, the gratitude I demonstrate, and the humility at the core of my being. These characteristics and my commitment to helping others make me ideal as a therapist for anyone experiencing struggles in their lives.

As a co-facilitator of support groups addressing healing from childhood and adult trauma, I have extensive experience supporting survivors of interpersonal trauma. I strongly believe in peer support and interdependence encouraging growth through connecting and learning. I have also worked in public schools, with elementary school age children, for almost 10 years. 

I am a survivor of Intimate Partner Violence. I have also experienced parental alienation and post separation abuse.  I have been learning so much through vulnerability, gratitude, compassion and authenticity. 

I believe that each of us is the expert in our own lives and I want my life and my work to reflect that.

MS, QMHP-C, CADC I

I was born and raised in Beaverton, Oregon. I got my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Oregon, and my Master of Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University, where I graduated with honors. I am passionate about working to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, specialize in co-occurring disorders, and have experience with closed-loop brain training called Neurofeedback. While working with me, you can expect trauma informed care and interventions utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

QMHP, MA

I earned my M.A. in Psychology in Education (Clinical Psychology) from Teachers College, Columbia University, in 2016, followed by additional coursework in School Psychology at Penn State through 2017.

Since beginning my career as a therapist, I’ve worked in various settings, including community mental health, crisis intervention, schools, and general outpatient services. My experience spans diverse age groups and backgrounds, allowing me to approach each client with an open, individualized perspective.

I believe in centering the individual as the expert of their own life, working collaboratively to address their unique challenges and goals. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Over the years, I have facilitated numerous groups for adolescents, including DBT skills groups, impulse control, and gender-specific groups like Girls Circle and Boys Circle. These groups provide a safe, confidential space to explore personal and societal issues, empowering participants to express themselves, support one another, and build self-esteem and healthy relationships.

My approach is rooted in compassion, shaped by my own experiences with mental health, grief, menstrual health struggles, the suicide of a loved one, and a miscarriage. These experiences have taught me the value of self-compassion and resilience. I encourage clients to honor their feelings, practice self-love, and find strength in the belief that difficult times will pass.

BS, QMHA

I was born in Boise, grew up in Portland, and moved to Eugene in 2020 to attend the University of Oregon. I graduated with a B.S. in Psychology in 2024, and throughout college I worked in Prevention Science, and researched the psychological symptoms of parents with substance use disorder who use fentanyl. My research interest stemmed from my own struggles with PTSD, substance use, and experiencing loss. Growing up I learned firsthand that parents need more support than is currently available. That support looks different for every person, but my philosophy when working with people stems from the belief that with compassion, destigmatization, and skill assistance people will flourish.