25 years experience as a teacher, social worker and counselor.
I have twenty-five years experience as a teacher, social worker and counselor. For nine years I worked as an oncology social worker at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. For several years I maintained a small counseling practice in addition to my work in oncology, which I expanded to a more full time practice in October 2022.
My practice lens is Narrative Therapy, an approach that highlights people's strengths.
Education and Experience
I have a BA (History and French) from the University of Michigan and a Master’s in Social Work as well as a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from Portland State University. I completed a Waldorf Teaching Certificate and worked as a Waldorf class teacher for 13 years. I have completed training in Narrative Therapy at the Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy and am doing ongoing professional development with this counseling approach.
More information about the Narrative Therapy approach can be found at:
https://dulwichcentre.com.au/what-is-narrative-therapy/
My specialties: serious and chronic illness, grief and bereavement, life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges. LGBTQ allied.
State of Oregon Social Work License Number: 7372