Thank you for being here. 

A safe space to be… and become.

Your story, your truth; they are safe here.

You are the expert of you; no one else knows the experiences and stories of your life as well as you do, and you deserve kindness.  It’s my honor to hold space with you; to listen, empathize, and be curious, to support you in finding your way.

If you are looking for a discreet and safe space where you can:

  • Feel heard, understood and supported

  • Explore and learn new ways to be

    Schedule a free 15 minute consult:

What makes space safe?

  • Kindness

    Gentle space without judgment.

  • Curiousity

    Interest and inquiry that leads to mutual discovery and awareness.

  • Authenticity

    Whatever it’s like to be you, right now.

Whatever it’s like to be you, is welcome.

This space welcomes people who:

  • Are here with the rest of us, because of gravity.

  • Express themselves in ways that reflect their authenticity (language, gender, sexuality, art, music, dancing, etc.)

  • Want something to change, be different, and/or improve.

A gentle space without judgment.

My goal is for you to find this counseling space to be kind…

so that you can be increasingly authentic…

so that we can get curious about what’s working and what’s not …

…so that you can continue to find your way.

Confidentiality and trust are the foundation of my practice.

About You:

MAYBE:

  • You are someone who needs something to change. 

  • You are feeling tired, anxious, hurt, depressed, burned out, and/or overwhelmed from life’s experiences. 

  • You’ve been trying to make some changes on your own by reading books or listening to podcasts.

  • You’ve made some progress and feel great about it but now have hit a place where it’s not working anymore.

  • You have been carrying it all inside and it feels SO overwhelming that you are at the end of your rope. 

  • You feel like the challenges you face are because of someone else and you don’t know what to do about it. 

whatever brought you here, and/or wherever you go from here

I’m cheering your journey.

About Me:

I am a fellow human who has been helped by counseling throughout various points of my life. Now, I’m paying it forward.

I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology in 1996, and then spent over 25 years working in the non-profit and community systems fields. The Covid season inspired me to achieve a long-held dream of going back to school.

My life has given me experiences that allow me to have deep empathy. I know what it’s like to walk into a counselor’s office because the world seems to be falling apart. This degree and credentials in Oregon and Washington allow me to offer a kind, thoughtful and supportive space.

Bottom line:

I come to this work wholeheartedly because:

  • I believe in people, and I believe in this work because of how it’s helped me

  • I believe in our individual and shared ability to find a way of being that brings peace

Counseling Services and Rates

  • FREE

    A quick chance to see if this could be a good fit. Offered by phone or Zoom.

  • $125

    53 minute session where we talk together and work on your goals.

    In-person in The Dalles, OR, or by Zoom.

    Please ask about adjustable rates that coordinate with your income.

  • $175

    85 minute session to get to know each other and understand what’s going on.

    In-person in The Dalles, or by Zoom.