I have been working as a therapist since 2004. I have worked extensively with children and teens navigating through family stressors, trauma, identity development, and many other situations. I have also worked with adults struggling with life issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting, and marriage. I am trained in faith-based counseling; however, I am comfortable serving clients who are not affiliated with any religious faith.

I am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR is an extensively researched, proven therapy to help people recover from trauma and PTSD.

I have also trained in IFS-EMDR (Internal Family Systems), Progressive Counting, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Play Therapy.

Before becoming a counselor, I worked as a youth minister in both church and para-church ministry for 10 years. I am married with 3 children. When I am not working, I enjoy exercising, pottery, and reading.

B.S. University of California, Davis

M.A. Western Seminary, Portland, OR