About Me
I grew up in northern Virginia and completed a master’s degree in social work at Virginia Commonwealth University. In high school, I realized I wanted to work in health care, helping others. I had important role models during that time — a social worker and a psychiatric nurse. Inspired by these women, I decided to focus on mental health. After graduate school, I explored the West Coast for places to relocate and fell in love with the Northwest. I lived in Portland for many years before moving to a nearby rural community where I have enjoyed living and raising my family. My preferred pronouns are she/her/hers.
About my practice
I am a licensed clinical social worker in both Washington and Oregon. I have I have worked for Kaiser Permanente for more than 15 years in various roles, both in the Mental Health Department and in primary care.
- Population specialties: all ages
- Language capacity: English
- Areas of focus: Mental health related issues as well as building coping skills and behavioral change for any health-related issue or stressors.
How I thrive
Outside of my job, I enjoy time with family and friends. We camp, explore the Northwest, and stay busy with lots of projects around our home. I like to garden — perennials, fruits, and vegetables. I enjoy preserving our food and have been learning to can and ferment all sorts of edibles. We have dogs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, goats, and pigs, which also keep me busy.