I am Licensed with the State of Oregon to provide clinical Social Work to children and their families.  I was awarded a Masters Degree in Social Work from Portland State University (June, 2001) and completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Portland (May, 1997). I have been working professionally with children and their families for over 13 years:

• Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare (Clinical Supervisor & Child and Family Therapist)
• The Christie School (Child and Family Therapist & Residential Treatment Counselor)
•  Arleta Elementary School (Intern Counselor)
•  OHSU Children's Psychiatric Day Treatment Program (Intern Counselor)

Client's Rights

As a client of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, you have the following rights:

To expect that a licensee has met the qualifications of training and experience required by state law

To examine public records maintained by the Board and to have the Board confirm credentials of a licensee

To obtain a copy of the Code of Ethics

To report complaints to the Board

To be informed of the cost of professional services before receiving the services.

To be assured of privacy and confidentiality while receiving services as defined by rule and law, including the following exceptions:

~Reporting suspected child abuse
~Reporting imminent danger to client or others
~Reporting information required in court proceedings or by client's insurance company, or other relevant agencies

~Providing information concerning licensee case consultation or supervision

~Defending claims brought by client against licensee

~To be free from being the object of discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, or other unlawful category while receiving services

Clinical Approach

My approach in counseling begins with building a strong relationship with my client. This is an important aspect of counseling. It begins by listening carefully to my client's perspectives and together setting our goals for therapy. One’s family system, culture, relationships and experiences should also be considered when creating a workable treatment plan.

It is my ultimate goal to help my clients develop tools for themselves that can be utilized outside of therapy for years to come. My treatment approach focuses on Collaborative Problem Solving, Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems and Solution Focused therapy.