Education & Experience

I hold a Master's Degree in Counseling and Human Resource Development from South Dakota State University. In 2006, I moved to Oregon, where I earned my counseling license (LPC) in 2012 and became a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor III (CADCIII) with the State of Oregon. My clinical approach integrates Existential/Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Solution-Focused Therapy, with a focus on using Motivational Interviewing as the foundation for clinical interactions. I adopt a strength-based coaching approach in therapy, helping clients tap into their own resilience and resources. I am trained in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and the EMDR-based intervention Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol (ASAP). I am also skilled in multiple modalities to address substance use challenges, ensuring a comprehensive approach to healing.