Tel: (503)804-3262
SERVICES
I have a number of areas where I have developed expertise and enjoy working with clients presenting with these problems. These include:
Trauma, Anxiety & Depression
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression and PTSD and have done so for years. I am trained in EMDR and have found that to be an effective method to resolve trauma. I have also worked with people to discover their authentic selves and transcend the limitations of self-doubt and shame in their lives.
Grief Counseling
My own journey through grief led me to obtain specialty certification in grief counseling. Since that time, I have worked with a number of clients struggling with loss and have volunteered at Camp Erin counseling grieving children. I have worked with clients of all phases of life.
Psychotherapy with Recovering Addicts
My experience has shown me that once a person transcends active addiction (alcohol, drugs, food, sex, money) underlying issues bubble up to the surface. Doing psychotherapy with recovering addicts was my initial area of focus when I began in the field of psychology, and has been ever since.
Sexual Addiction Treatment
I have been a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist for years, having trained with Patrick Carnes in 2002. I have worked in the field of sexual behavior problems as a part of my practice and work with both addicts and partners.
Couples Therapy
Although never my primary area of focus, I have worked with 1-3 couples on my caseload for the last 25 years. I enjoy helping couples resolve their issues and develop the relationships that they have wanted.
Religious Trauma and/or Abuse
Having grown up in a strict religious setting, I worked hard to put the past programing behind me and develop a sense of healthy spirituality. I have helped a number of clients heal the wounds of toxic religion and figure out what is true for them. I have also run weekend workshop intensives where people can process in a group setting with others of similar experience.
Pre-Adjudication Counseling
I offer therapy for individuals facing legal challenges. I focus on a combination of managing anxiety and depression, examining the dynamics of what got them into the legal situation, and, if necessary, prepare them for incarceration and life afterwards.
Psychological/Psychosexual Evaluation
I have conducted psychological evaluations since 1994. I have completed a number of mental health, forensic and psychosexual evaluations for a number of reasons. I have frequently testifies in court cases and testified regarding mental health, competency, dangerousness and amenability for treatment. I current do not do forensic evaluation but continue to conduct psychological and psychosexual evaluations.