About Me
I believe in human resilience, in the potential for growth and change. I believe that pain arises through the endurance of invalidation, violation, or incongruence of one’s self, and that these experiences are what bring us to therapy. Therapy is a powerful opportunity to explore and discover one’s resilience through a relationship that encourages growth in a nonjudgmental, supportive environment. As a therapist, I am committed to creating a space for healing in which we can explore your life stories of both pain and joy, where you feel heard and validated, and where you can make the changes you seek.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (license #L7611) practicing in Eugene, Oregon. I received both my Bachelor's and my Master's from the University of Chicago and practiced for several years in different clinical settings before moving to Oregon in 2017. While in Chicago, I completed a post-graduate fellowship program where I received specialized training in trauma-informed treatment, LGBTQ+ affirmative care (including care for transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive individuals), multicultural therapy, and creative/expressive arts therapy. I strive to practice from a stance of social justice and intersectionality in order to honor all identities clients hold.
I work with adults with a variety of life circumstances and conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and grief/loss. I specialize in working with survivors of trauma, as well as those with family of origin and attachment difficulties. In therapy, I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities in order to honor the uniqueness of your person and your individual needs, including interpersonal, psychodynamic, and mindfulness approaches. I am also trained in EMDR for treating trauma.
As a therapist, I am committed to creating a space for healing in which we can explore your life stories of both pain and joy, where you feel heard and validated, and where you can be empowered to make the changes you seek. I honor the courage it takes to make change, and the personal resources you bring into the room that have helped you come to where you are. My hope is that, through the therapeutic process, you may grow to experience your self and your relationships in a more authentic and meaningful way.
** Please note that in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, I am offering video sessions for all clients. I am currently limiting in-person appointments to fully vaccinated (boosted) individuals.
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Peace is this moment without judgment. That is all. This moment in the heart-space where everything that is is welcome. Peace is this moment without thinking that it should be some other way, that you should feel some other thing, that your life should unfold according to you plans. Peace is this moment without judgment. That is all. This moment in the heart-space where everything that is is welcome. - Dorothy Hunt |