He/Him
While everyone carries a personal story, many of us struggle with internal narratives that are self-defeating. Our work together focuses on reshaping these stories into narratives that are both more authentic and positive.
My work includes approaches designed to help individuals confront and process trapped trauma and negative beliefs—such as grief, resentment, guilt, shame, and loss. By releasing these stuck emotions, healing can occur as they cease to define the client’s identity.
For three decades, I have worked across diverse environments—including the wilderness, classrooms, and offices—to foster a deep sense of safety and facilitate genuine human connection. My goal is to help you develop and practice new tools for emotional well-being and relationship building. To move beyond traditional talk therapy, I often incorporate experiential activities, both indoors and outdoors, to keep clients fully engaged.
Originally from Kentucky, my professional journey began in experiential and wilderness teen programming. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from The Evergreen State College and my Master’s in Social Work from Arizona State University. Throughout my thirty-year career, I have trained in various modalities, such as trauma-informed therapy, addiction treatment, nature-based therapy, attachment, and Brainspotting. Outside of my practice, I am navigating the rewarding challenges of co-parenting my young adult twins.
Licensed in Oregon.
Teletherapy and in-person. Works with ages 16+.
(503) 966-4602 in the West Linn office
(503) 286-7909 (fax)
Phone or text contact preferred
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen”
– Brene Brown
Issues Treated
- Adult and teen ADHD
- Substance Use Disorders
- Mood disorders — depression and anxiety
- Complex, developmental trauma and PTSD
- Relationship challenges for individuals (no couples therapy) as co-parents, family members, partners, etc.
- Teen struggles with self, school, family
Treatment Techniques and Approaches Used
- Brainspotting
- Outdoor hiking at nearby Mary S. Young Park — walk and talk
- Polyvagal Theory (automatic protective nervous system responses)
- Trauma informed therapy
- Experiential Therapy (active and often fun)
- Interpersonal Neurobiology
- Mindfulness (Self compassion and grace)
- Games (indoors and out)
Experiential Therapies
I have a small separate, private pay practice, that uses experiential adventure based modalities and outdoor settings that are not covered by insurance due to expense or length of service. The core of my “office” based work is the same.
To learn more, please visit https://lifestreamtherapy.net.