About Me

Background

I am a licensed psychologist in the state of Oregon (License #1653), and I maintain a private practice in Astoria. I have worked as a mental health therapist since 1999, and I opened my private practice in 2010 following a long tenure in college counseling settings.

In my professional work, I value and cultivate collaborative relationships with medical colleagues to coordinate care and provide supportive, integrated treatment for my patients.

I specialize in individual psychotherapy and comprehensive psychological evaluation services for adults (generally ages 18 and older) across a wide range of concerns and diagnoses. While I consider myself a generalist who enjoys working with diverse issues, I have particular interest and experience in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, relationship and interpersonal concerns, and life transitions and adjustment challenges.

Education

Psy.D., Clinical Psychology (2003)
- Pacific University School of Professional Psychology, Forest Grove, Oregon (APA-accredited)

M.S., Clinical Psychology (2000)
- Pacific University School of Professional Psychology, Forest Grove, Oregon (APA-accredited)

B.S., Psychology (1997)
- Minor in Women Studies, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon

Professional Memberships

Oregon Psychological Association (OPA)
- Ethics Committee, 2024–2025

American Psychological Association (APA)

The Menopause Society

Office Companion: Bear

Bear is a Pomeranian, born in October 2008 and adopted from a small-breed dog rescue in November 2010. He has been my loyal and loving office companion for many years.

Bear sometimes takes on the role of gracious host—greeting patients in the waiting room and making sure everyone gets settled comfortably. These days, as he moves through his golden years, he’s more likely to nap quietly in his bed under my desk, occasionally reminding us of his presence with a soft snore or a dramatic sneeze.

Bear has a calm, gentle, and good-natured temperament. Like his human mom, he does his best to be clean and well-groomed whenever he’s at the office.

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