I believe that all individuals have innate abilities and strengths to live an authentic life; some need support to remove obstacles to achieve that life. My goal would be to help you visualize that success, help you create attainable goals, build your capacity with skills, and offer guidance and inspiration.

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I am passionate about working with children and families to find hope, healing, and strength to live a healthy and whole life today. I strive to meet the client where they are and work together to develop the best person-centered treatment plan to meet their goals. Throughout my education and practice, I have worked with children and families within school settings and child welfare. My practice is guided by family systems theory and I strive for a trauma informed and strengths-based approach. I utilize aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), play therapy, attachment theory, and solution-focused therapy to guide my work with children, adolescents, and families. Additionally, I have training in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and a post graduate certificate in Foster and Adoption Therapy from Portland State University.

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OHP and some private insurance

Therapy can be a way for people to access both internal and external resources they need in order to flourish. I believe that everyone is capable of creating change, and I hope that therapy can provide enough support and encouragement that clients feel emboldened to advocate for themselves. As an LGBTQ+ affirming and socially justice-oriented therapist, I endeavor to create a safe and open therapeutic space that allows for identity exploration in all forms. I gravitate towards a narrative and solution-focused approach in most of my work. I have significant experience working with queer, trans, and gender non-conforming youth, as well as experience working with couples and families on relational dynamics.

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I am trained in Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I have also received additional training in working with children and families involved in the foster care system. My basic approach to therapy involves building upon the client’s existing strengths, supports, and resiliency.

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I believe that every individual has the ability to grow using their unique strengths and resources. By working together through a systemic and culturally sensitive lens, we can identify your strengths and resources to use in achieving goals. I strive to assist each individual towards acquiring congruency in his or her core values, beliefs, and lifestyles.

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I see therapy as a collaborative process in which we thoughtfully work together to identify the roots of emotional pain and effective strategies for alleviating it. In the context of a safe therapeutic relationship, we will develop a plan of action for reaching your personal objectives. I integrate principles and techniques from various therapies, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Autplay (a play therapy and behavioral therapy-based approach for treating autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, and developmental disabilities). I work with children, adolescents, and their families.

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I love working with children and supporting them in discovering who they are, finding their voice and expressing themselves. I use a variety of interventions when working with children and families. I primarily engage children in play therapy as play is the primary language of children and an essential part of development. Additionally, I use a variety of techniques and interventions to help children share experiences such as art, books, strength based interventions, motivational interviewing, and collaborative problem solving. It is my desire and goal to create a space in which the youth feels safe, seen and heard to share their thoughts, feelings and concerns.

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I believe that everyone is unique and requires a unique focus and style of therapy. While working with you I am always listening for and expecting to hear strengths that you may not see or realize. I want to provide and share hope, courage, and energy to move forward on the therapeutic journey. In my work I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), systemic/narrative therapy, and humanistic approaches. I work with children, adolescents, and their families.

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I approach therapeutic work with young children and families from a humanistic, strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective, recognizing that all are doing their best to respond to interpersonal, environmental, and societal stressors. In my work with children and families, I utilize a variety of therapy models according to the needs of individual clients, which include Child-Centered Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Though I have training in a variety of therapy modalities, my passion lies with Child-Centered Play Therapy. Play is the natural language of children. Children are often better able to communicate and process complex ideas and emotions through play rather than speaking. When engaging in play therapy, my goal is to help children and their families process their experiences, strengthen their relationships, and develop skills that help in navigating life's challenges.

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I am a bicultural provider, fluent in Spanish and English. I am passionate about working with adolescents and believe every client is an expert in their lives. My approach to counseling looks at the person as a whole and requires a unique focus as every person is different. I believe in a collaborative counseling process where we work together to find and achieve goals and change. I think that everyone can change, adapt, grow, and work through life’s challenges. I use interventions in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT), Eye movement desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), person-centered therapy, and trauma-focused therapy

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Professional Bio – do not need to include information listed above (Max 1,000 characters): Having spent the majority of my career working in service to others I have developed a philosophy that is focused on the strengths of the individual, their ability to change, and their right to self-determination. I believe that strengths come in all forms and can include culture, religion, personal values, family, and a wide variety of skills developed over time, and that these strengths are often how an individual manages the challenges in their lives. My approach to counseling is to work in partnership with you to identify your strengths and areas you would like to improve and develop a plan to support you as you work toward change. As a Social Worker, I follow the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) professional Code of Ethics which is based on social work’s core values of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.

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I believe that healing from trauma occurs within connection and relationships. In my work with clients, I strive to create safe and collaborative partnerships in which clients are the experts in their own lives, communication is clear, the process is transparent, and we work together towards your goals. I believe that you already possess inherent strengths that we will use as building blocks in our work together, and that it takes bravery and courage to take steps towards change. I work with children, adolescents, families, and adults addressing a variety of concerns including attachment, parenting, trauma, anxiety, depression, and issues related to foster care, permanency, and adoption. Some of the modalities I use in my work include trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and play therapy.

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OHP and some private insurance

My personal philosophy is that each child is precious and unique and has the capacity to express their own thoughts, feelings, and emotions through play. I have a deep passion for working with children and families and supporting them as they navigate different issues they encounter. The primary modalities I use are child centered play therapy, collaborative problem solving, motivational interviewing, and trust-based relationship intervention. I believe that play is a child’s first language and that they have the capacity to process, learn and be empowered through play. There are different ways to engage with children which include but are not limited to sand tray, art, books, and toys which can all be used by the child to express themselves. I operate from a person-in-environment and family-systems approach. It is my goal to foster an environment where children feel empowered to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences while feeling seen, heard, and understood.

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As a therapist, I like to work with people and help talk through what brings them to therapy. I work through a person-centered approach with a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) model, building skills to learn to cope with stressors and help understand emotions. I believe that the best therapeutic experience is when someone feels comfortable in the space. I aim for holding a space in which people feel like they can open up with no pressure or fear of judgment.

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OHP