For as long as I can remember I’ve felt deeply. Even from a young age I was sensitive to and supportive of the needs of others. I developed anxiety and depression as a teen and struggled with it throughout my young adulthood. I began the work work of practicing self-compassion and began to heal my self-esteem, yet somehow I still couldn’t beat the lack of motivation and stuckness of my depression. In my mid-thirties, I received an ADHD diagnosis, something clicked into place and suddenly all of my struggles began to make sense. Ultimately I came to understand how the combination of my innate sensitivity and childhood trauma shaped my mental health. Today, I’m still learning and growing and helping others on their journey.

I’m a former theatre/choir kid, art student and Planned Parenthood worker. I’ve been passionate about sharing my creativity and helping people, which ultimately led me to pursue my Masters in Counseling. I love using the mind-body methods I have learned to help others create deep, lasting change. I identify as a queer cis-woman, I practice polyamory and have participated in the kink community in Portland. I love helping others in my community/adjacent communities on their journey.