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Discover a Life of Fulfillment and Contentment through Emotional Healing and Personal Growth
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”
Welcome to Pour Over Counseling
In-Person Therapy in Central Oregon and Online Counseling for Oregon & Utah Residents
Your Journey Toward Emotional Healing and Wellness
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, whether you're facing the burden of emotional exhaustion, loneliness, heartbreak, or the constant weight of anxiety, stress, and depression. You may feel isolated in your struggles, thinking no one will understand or that you must carry this pain alone. Perhaps you’ve become accustomed to pretending that everything is fine, while deep inside, you’re barely staying afloat.
If this resonates with you, know that you're not alone—and you've taken an important step by seeking support.
At Pour Over Counseling, I offer trauma-informed therapy for adults experiencing emotional pain, grief, mood disorders, or challenges with substance use and addiction. With compassionate, individualized care, I will help you break free from the need to hold everything together and support you as you rediscover a more authentic, fulfilling way of living.
Specialized, Compassionate Therapy Services in Oregon and Utah
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving clients in Oregon and Utah, I specialize in working with adults affected by:
Developmental and complex trauma
Acute trauma
Attachment wounds
Adoption-related issues
Transracial adoption
Substance use and addiction
Dual diagnoses
Grief and loss
Mood disorders, including anxiety and depression
In addition to my trauma-informed therapy services, I offer specialized support for parents of adolescents and young adults facing complex life transitions. I am particularly passionate about helping adoptive parents navigate conversations about race and guide their child's sense of racial and cultural identity.
Emotional healing doesn’t happen in isolation. My approach provides a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly seen and heard. Together, we will work through your pain while embracing opportunities for personal growth and transformation when you're ready.
My Therapeutic Approach
Trauma-Informed, Attachment-Based Therapy for Deep Healing
I specialize in an attachment-based, trauma-responsive approach to therapy, with extensive training and experience in these areas. I believe that true healing happens through attuned, connected relationships, where we can safely explore and uproot the core of our emotional pain. My approach emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with the body to heal the mind, as emotional and physical well-being are deeply intertwined.
In our work together, I incorporate somatic therapy, mindfulness, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you achieve lasting change. I also utilize Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) and HeartMath techniques to promote emotional regulation and body awareness. Additionally, I offer Brainspotting, a neurotherapy similar to EMDR, to help process and heal deeply held emotional injuries.
For clients navigating substance addiction, I have extensive experience with the 12-step approach and have also trained in and facilitated SMART Recovery and The Seven Challenges programs. These methods provide powerful support for individuals seeking recovery from substance use and other addictive behaviors.
Who I Work With
Specialized Therapy for Adults Facing Trauma, Addiction, and Emotional Challenges
I specialize in working with adults (18 and older) who are dealing with the effects of developmental trauma, adoption-related trauma, transracial adoption, relinquishment challenges, and attachment or relational ruptures. My expertise also includes helping clients navigate substance abuse, addiction, and dual diagnoses. In addition, I provide trauma therapy for individuals experiencing a wide range of emotional traumas, as well as those coping with grief, loss, and mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation.
Many of my clients struggle with symptoms like:
Anxiety
Perfectionism
Numbing behaviors
Persistent sadness
Loneliness
Overwhelm
Depression
Excessive caregiving
Overcommitment
People-pleasing
Overachieving tendencies
Taking on too much
I also offer compassionate support for parents of adolescents and young adults who are navigating complex transitions or emotional challenges.
“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.”