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Credentials​

• Professional Counselor Associate in Oregon #R6885

• MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Fox University

• BS in Health and Human Kinetics from Warner Pacific University

• Member of the Association of Experiential Education

• Member of the American Psychological Association Division 34 Society for Environmental, Population, and Conservation Psychology 

• Ecotherapy and Climate Conscious Therapy Training for Mental Health Professionals

• First Aid, CPR, and AED certified through the American Red Cross

• Suicide Prevention Training from Kaiser Permanente

• Suicide Bereavement Clinician Training Program through American Foundation of Suicide Prevention

• I have passed the National Counselor Exam (NCE)

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Background​

Before starting my practice I worked in community mental health, providing clinical counseling to individuals who experienced significant trauma. I am LGBTQ + affirming and work from a multicultural and systems perspective- acknowledging the societal inequalities that can contribute to our mental distress.

 

I also work as a local adjunct professor teaching "Hiking for Health", where class members engage in experiential learning regarding how hiking benefits us physically, mentally, and spiritually. Before I became a therapist I worked in several different realms:​

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• Health & Physical Education Adjunct Professor

• University Academic Advisor

• Adventure-based Outdoor Guide, taking teens whitewater rafting, rock climbing and on challenge course elements

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I have always felt a deep connection with the natural world, facilitated by living outdoors, training on the trails as a cross country athlete, and recreational pursuits. I worked outside for many summers as an adventure guide, where I led teens in adventure-based experiences. I weave elements of experiential therapy into counseling sessions. I currently volunteer with Suicide Bereavement Support as a group facilitator for individuals who have lost a loved one by suicide.

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Theoretical Orientation​

I take an integrative approach to therapy. I include elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, interpersonal, mindfulness, solutions-focused, eco-therapy, adventure therapy, feminist, multicultural, attachment, expressive, and experiential. I strive to understand each individual's unique worldview, values, and way of making meaning. 

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Mission

My mission is to facilitate experiences that empower others on their journey of mental wellness.

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Outside of Work

I identify as a cisgender, straight, woman. I've been married to my partner since 2015. When I'm not facilitating sessions I enjoy time outdoors, including hiking, camping, climbing, and kayaking.

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Supervisors

As a Professional Counselor Associate I work under the supervision of Dr. Thomas Doherty, Psychologist, who is licensed in Oregon #1628 and Dr. Annie Pendygraft, PhD, LPC, #C3074.

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Professional Workshops & Features

I have led professional workshops for mental health therapists on the topics of hiking therapy, walk & talk therapy, outdoor group therapy, and processing suicide bereavement. Check out my most recent publication in the Mazama's magazine: Doing the Privilege Walk in the Outdoor Adventure Community'.

 

Learn more about outdoor therapy in The New York Times: Therapists Trade the Couch for the Great Outdoors.​