Terms of Use

Philosophy and Approach

I believe therapy is most effective when it is supplemented with a person-centered approach, one that includes optimism and promotes wellness, personal growth as well as reaching one’s full potential. Ultimately, it is aligned with my belief that children are strong, capable and hold the answer to their own difficulties. Sometimes they just need a little encouragement. Through affirmation and empowerment, children become more confident and in turn, resourceful and able to tackle life’s challenges.

I also utilize interventions based upon the principles of learning theory to improve negative behaviors and improve skill building to a meaningful degree. These particular interventions utilize positive reinforcement and can be beneficial for a range of symptoms including those associated with Autism or forms of trauma.

 Education and Experience

• MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Oregon State University in June 2014 with major coursework in diagnosis, abnormal psychology, ethics, cultural competency, group counseling and crisis counseling.

• BS in Psychology from Southern Oregon University in 2009

• Certification in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

• Certification in Adoptive and Foster Family Therapy

• Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider

• Training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for individuals with Autism

• I also participate in continuing education credits as part of being a licensee including courses in cultural competency, ethics and suicide prevention (40 CEUS every year).

Fees

• $250/hour for an individual session, $324 for an assessment with Treatment Plan – OHP, PacificSource insurance accepted.

Ethics

• As an LPC with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, I abide by its Code of Ethics as well as the ACA’s.

• As a client, you have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. You have the right to be free from discrimination because of age, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, national origin, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or socioeconomic status. 

As a client you have the right to expect that a licensee has met the minimal qualifications of training and experience required by state law in addition: 

• 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: 1) Reporting suspected child abuse; 2) Reporting imminent danger to client or others; 3) Reporting information required in court proceedings or by client’s insurance company, or other relevant agencies. 4) Providing information concerning licensee case consultation or supervision; and 5) Defending claims brought by client against licensee; To be free from discrimination because of age, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, national origin, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or socioeconomic status.