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We all need connection and belonging. My goal is to support each client to build a more loving and kind connection with themselves and others and to experience the joy each of us deserve. 

 

As a Professional Counselor Associate in the Rogue Valley, I use individualised and evidence-based approaches to help both adults and children struggling with depression, anxiety, life's challenges or those ready to free themselves from past trauma.

 

Informed by years of meditation, self-compassion, and mindfulness study I believe deeper freedom and contentment in life are possible for anyone ready to do the work.

I am an EMDR trained clinician, informed by mindfulness, Sandtray, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Motivational Interviewing. I also delight in working/playing with children and adults using Sandtray and Play Therapy to help clients process trauma, enhance growth and deepen confidence and self-acceptance.

 

With self-compassion and awareness we will explore ways to move toward greater acceptance, autonomy, harmony, and freedom; I'd love to be alongside you or your child on that journey.

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About Me.

​I moved to the United States from Australia in 1990 and have lived in the Rogue Valley since 2000. I love to spend time outdoors gardening, birdwatching, hiking and letting the peace of wild things soothe my spirit. I also find reading and writing poetry a deeply enriching past-time.  I have spent more than a decade studying mindfulness, self-compassion, and meditation as a means for gaining deeper peace, happiness, and connection to life.
I attained a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Oregon University and am thrilled to serve our community at Hawthorn Healing Center in Medford under the umbrella of Mindful Therapy Pacific North West. 
I spent my internship at Helman Elementary School with children aged 5-10 and see great benefits using Play Therapy, Sandtray, and Mindfulness informed interventions with children of all ages. 
My training in EMDR, Flash Technique, and Motivational Interviewing guides me in the treatment of anxiety, trauma, depression, and grief in both adults and children. This can make entering a deeper sense of ease and growth possible.

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Education and Training

Education and Training

2024-2026

Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Eastern Oregon University
Internship served in the Ashland School District at Helman Elementary School and Willow Wind Community School under the supervision of Britt Humphrey

Certifications

2025-2026

2026

2025

EMDR basic Training with Oregon EMDR

EMDR Sand Tray Protocols with Ana Gomez

Flash Technique Training with Dr Daniel Mitchell Phd

Internal family Systems Trauma Treatment with Dr Richard Schwartz

Motivational Interviewing Certification

2000-2003

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance
Southern Oregon University
Minor in Creative Writing

Accepted Insurance

Aetna
Blue Cross
Blue Shield

Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Moda

Optum
Jackson Care Connect OHP

Pacific Source OHP

Regence

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Out-of-Network

I accept clients paying out of pocket for out-of-network services and can provide a super bill

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