about me

I’ve been on a long and winding path to this spacious phase, where I recognize my true self more fully in every aspect of my life, including my ever-unfolding vocation. I was the kid who sought refuge in trees, winged and furry things and who often heard phrases like “you’re too deep,” “you’re too sensitive,” and “just get over it.” For several decades, I have been consciously working my way out of stories ‘about me’ imprinted on me by mostly well-meaning people entrenched in dysfunctional systems. I have recovered and restored who I am without those burdening myths and I wish to ‘pay-it-forward’ by helping others do the same.

I do not resonate with the term ‘expert.’ While I’ve got the education, degrees, and lived experience to claim such a thing, ‘expertise’ eludes to a destination of sorts. I consider myself a sister on the path. I’ve got some valid (and unique) perspectives, tried and tested insight, and the necessary humility to hold space for others seeking their own life-mastery.

Some of my top values include integrity, sincerity, playfulness, courage, attunement, liberation, and belonging. These values shape how I show up in the world and are essential in the helping/healing spaces in which I engage. I seek to educate, mentor, and encourage others to become their own self-healers. You will get to know me only to the extent that it serves our shared mission for your health and well-being. I believe in well-placed personal disclosure from a mentorship and belonging stance because I wholeheartedly believe that “we heal in relationship.” [author unknown]

When I am not therapisting, I spend time with people who fill my cup, play homesteader on my quarter-acre, generously adore my cats and hens, work on legacy projects such as The Attuned Heart podcast and contemplative essays and poetry, and relish in opportunities that evoke embodiment and creativity. Additionally, I enjoy any time I can spend in deep contemplation and especially love exploring wild and impossible ideas about ‘the big questions’ with friends and strangers alike.

If you are interested in a 15-minute free consultation to assess if we’re well-matched, please send an inquiry here.

education + training

M.S. in Couples and Family Therapy, University of Oregon

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate #R8509
Supervised by Emily Johnson, M.Ed., LMFT

Certificate in Ecopsychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute

Whole Person Life Coaching Certificate, Baraka Institute

Comprehensive mediation training, Resolutions NW

B.S. in Communication Studies, Portland State University