Areas of Interest

Challenging and Dismantling Oppressive Structures and Practices, Harm Reduction, Intersectionality, Food Justice

Areas of Interest

Health at Every Size, Intuitive Eating, body image, relationships with food, body positivity, mental health, harm reduction, intersectionality, resource accessibility, Healing Centered Engagement

Areas of Interest

As a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), I have access to a number of supports and resources that are beneficial when working with our trans, gender non-conforming and gender non-binary student population.  I am also part of the Gender Affirming Care steam at the Student Health Center and facilitate a drop-in support group.  Follow this link for more information.

I am also part of the CAPS Dialectical Behavioral Therapy team. This team is a group of staff psychologists and psychotherapists who offer individual therapy and skills building workshops, providing support in core mindfulness skills, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation and distress tolerance.  Participation in the DBT program requires a referral.  Contact CAPS for more information.

Favorite professional and self-help books: The collected Works of Mary Oliver (My favorite poem is “The Journey”); Living Beautifully: With Uncertainty and Change by Pema Chodron

Areas of Interest

I primarily use a person-centered approach to help build a therapeutic relationship in which people feel safe to share openly and honestly. I aim to provide person-centered care by meeting clients where they are at and helping them with whatever issue they bring through the door. I also like to incorporate elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people identify their values and consider how they can pursue a life more aligned with those values. I also take a special interest in providing harm reduction, LGBTQ+ affirming, and culturally competent care. I'm also a member of the DBT team at CAPS and help facilitate the group.

Personal Interests: I enjoy exploring the beauty of Humboldt by going to the beach, forest, and river. Some of my favorite physical activities include hiking, backpacking, and swimming. I like to unwind by listening to music, watching tv, and playing video games.

Areas of Interest

I have worked with a diverse population of youth and families locally in a therapeutic setting for over a decade (including unhoused, LGBTQ+, Tribal, incarcerated and neurodiverse populations). My training is systems-based and I am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also have special interest in somatic techniques, mindfulness, and shame focused treatment methods. I appreciate the opportunity to be present with any individual on their journey of healing and resilience.