Hi! I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in Washington, Oregon, and Massachusetts. I have over 20 years of experience in mental health and social work. I can help you navigate the emotional journey towards well-being and personal growth. You may have felt like a "black sheep"- different from others, neurodivergent, unconventional, outside the norm, quirky, on the edge, or even a bit rebellious. Or you may have followed a more direct route in the past, and now find yourself dealing with the twists and turns of life transitions. I’m here to help guide you on your unique path. I use trauma-informed, evidence-based techniques, like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps empower you to identify and modify unhelpful thought patterns. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), existential-humanistic therapy, and narrative therapy are other approaches I integrate. I have a passion for healing, and helping you improve well-being. I want to provide a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your challenges, uncover your strengths, and work towards meaningful change. I have a warm and conversational approach- I am definitely not a "blank slate" therapist! Let's take the next steps towards a brighter future.