My background

I am a licensed therapist credentialed to conduct psychotherapy in Oregon and Pennsylvania. I specialize in trans health and wellness. I am experienced in providing supportive counseling to folks across the lifespan, in and around the gender binary, and at all stages of “acuity.” In light of my experience, I am a staunch believer in the philosophy that all people have the resources inside themselves to make changes toward becoming ever more healthy, connected, and complex. The focus of my approach is self-acceptance. (See page 25 here for an article I wrote on this topic.)

I am a white, cishet, partnered, antifa, middle-class, child-free, able-bodied ally. I am a member in good standing of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health and the GLMA. Outside of the office, I enjoy basic shit like DDR, noodles, and not being in a pandemic. (I wore a KN95 anytime outside the house between 3/20/2020 – 6/15/2025.)

Education

MA, Counseling Psychology and Addiction Studies – Lewis & Clark College

BA, Psychology – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Associations

I enjoy volunteering my time on a regular basis with non-profits whose missions resonate with my values. I’m a card carrying member of the ACLU, the Southern Poverty Law Center, Human Rights Campaign, the American Red Cross, Planned Parenthood, and the NAACP. I’m a regular donor to Everytown USA and the International Rescue Committee. I strongly believe in mutual aid.

I was deeply honored to be the recipient of the 2017 Human Rights Award from the Oregon Counseling Association, which award recognizes counselors who have demonstrated an exemplary level of professional and personal commitment in the areas of human rights and the advancement of human dignity.

Since obtaining licensure, I’ve furthered my somatic studies by becoming a certified yoga teacher (CYT-200) and also via certification in Traumatic Stress Studies by the Trauma Research Foundation. Toward learning more about how to encourage new clinicians on their path, I became an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) The ACS credential identifies those mental health professionals who have met national professional supervision standards. In 2021, I was proud to obtain certification from World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), the gold standard of those seeking to stay on top of current evidence and consensus in the field of trans-competent healthcare. I was one of twelve international healthcare providers who served on WPATH’s founding Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement Committee. I’m a full, voting member of WPATH; I joined the GLMA while listening to Chase Strangio’s arguments to the Supreme Court in December 2024.

I’m deeply committed to ongoing learning and growth, both personally and professionally. Through my volunteer work, advocacy, and continuous education, I aim to better serve diverse clients and contribute positively to the field of mental health care. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where clients from all backgrounds can find support, healing, and empowerment. I look forward to continuing to serve my community and contribute to the advancement of ethical, evidence-based mental health care for years to come.