My work with clients is informed by academic and intellectual studies as well as personal life experiences and a vibrant curiosity about the human mind, body and spirit. I earned my Masters degree at Portland State University Graduate School of Social Work. I am currently recognized by the State of Oregon as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and am certified as a Cultural Competency Trainer through the Oregon Commission on Children and Families and have specific training in Forensic Mental Health Assessment. My undergraduate degree is in Gender and Ethnic  Studies in Applied Theory with a double minor in Hispanic Studies and Education from Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts.

In the more than 15 years that I have worked with youth, families, and adults, I have developed a framework that helps people explore who they are in the context of their families, social identity groups, the work they do, where they live, and this historical time on the planet. Having lived and worked in a number of cities in the US and Latin America, I have witnessed myriad ways that people demonstrate their strengths and nourish themselves. It is a privilege to participate in fostering health and wellness in our community.

By engaging in the therapeutic process, we …

heal within

heal together

heal the world