Meet Our Portland Therapists
Get to know our team of experienced therapists who are dedicated to helping you achieve your mental health goals. Book a call with our intake coordinator to learn more about what makes our practice special.
Discover Unparalleled Therapy
At Moving Forward Staying Present, you'll find a diverse team of exceptional Portland-based therapists dedicated to guiding you on your journey towards self-discovery and growth.
Our seasoned professionals, many with over 10 years of experience, are not only highly skilled, but also warm, witty, and relatable individuals who represent a variety of backgrounds and identities.
MFSP is unique in that most of our therapists are fully licensed with years in the field. We pride ourselves in offering a consistently high level of care to each and every client we work with. The goal of our practice is to nurture our therapists so they can be their best selves, ensuring you receive the highest quality therapy experience.
Meet Our Exceptional Team
As a practitioner with a background in psychology and yoga, I take a personalized and integrative approach to help clients achieve their goals. My therapy sessions combine Eastern philosophies and mindfulness practices with current attachment and systems-oriented therapies. Whether you're looking to heal from past trauma or deepen your yoga practice, I'm here to support you.
I'm committed to helping you deepen your understanding of yourself and your environment, so you can identify areas for growth and change. As a Clinical Social Worker, I believe in the importance of social, cultural, and environmental factors for your mental health and wellbeing. My goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship with you, and to help you realize your own vision of mental wellness.
I integrate movement, relaxation techniques and meditation as tools to further explore your inner self and to promote greater ease in your life. This is totally voluntary and only done with your consent. As with any other physical activity, there is the possibility of injury. I request that you are constantly listening to your body as we move and that you abstain from doing anything that does not feel right. It is always your responsibility to keep you safe.
I believe that therapy is a unique journey for each individual, and I'm here to support you on your path to growth and healing. Together, we'll create a safe and non-judgmental space to work towards your goals. I use a variety of modalities tailored to your needs and desires to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. Let's work together to create positive change in your life.
I believe that everyone has the capacity to build a fulfilling life through self-acceptance and balance. My therapy approach draws from multiple modalities, including CBT, ACT, mindfulness, narrative therapy, attachment theory, and trauma-focused interventions. If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, life transitions, career issues, or couples/marriage concerns, we may be a good fit. Let's work together to help you build a life that's worth living.
My therapeutic approach integrates all aspects of my clients' identity, while also considering outside influences that impact their mental well-being. I meet my clients where they are, valuing their unique cultures, associations, intersectionalities, and intergenerational traumas. Let's work together to help you achieve a greater sense of healing and mental well-being.
As a Registered Counselor Associate, I offer my strengths-based, trauma-informed, narrative-centered lens to your experiences and the space we hold together. I hope to co-create a warm, safe, and affirming environment for you to allow yourself to feel deeply, build up hope, and tap into the resilience that you already have. I firmly believe that our bodies, emotions, and minds are inherently connected and that an integral part in healing our emotional side is to work on integrating all parts of ourselves.
I work with adults in their times of reckoning and transition.. I believe that even the most unsettling or confusing thought and behaviors were at one time a reasonable solution. All parts of you are welcome. Nothing is undeserving of attention. We'll invite those uncomfortable thoughts closer even as you may want to push them away. We'll offer acceptance and care to all the parts you, even the ones that are uncomfortable.
I work with a range of folks, highlighting queer and non-traditional sexualities and genders, specific to relationship counseling. Everything from desire discrepancies, communication issues, dealing with or deciding to open your relationship, questions around sexuality and gender, trust issues and betrayals, building more compassion, empathy, and understanding, and generally helping you move from a place of feeling stuck in your relationship to feeling hopeful and fulfilled. Click on my face to learn more about me and my practice!
As a therapist I use my education and non-profit work experiences as a foundation to continue to support youth, teens and parents. It is my passion to create a space of safety and acceptance where we can work toward new discovery, reconnection and healing. My belief is that as we grow to understand those parts of ourselves that are hurting we will find space for self-compassion, self kindness and trust.
I believe that through the counseling process, an individual can acquire coping strategies, positive self-growth, and authentic living. I aspire to create an inviting and comforting environment, devoid of judgements where you can feel open to showing up as your true self. My philosophy towards counseling is always evolving to incorporate various techniques, concepts, and methods. I integrate existential theory, mindfulness techniques, and behavioral therapy approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy.
Ready to start your healing journey? Request an intake appointment.
Take the first step towards a healthier, happier you by requesting an intake appointment today! Our compassionate team is here to support you every step of the way. Click the link below to schedule your appointment and begin your transformative journey.
LOCATION & PARKING
Getting Here:
Our office is located in the Sellwood neighborhood of Southeast Portland at 8083 SE 13th Ave, Suites 2 & 4.
Your therapist will specify which suite they are in.
Come on upstairs to the second floor, but please keep in mind we are not ADA accessible.
Parking:
There is plenty of free street parking in front of the building as well as in the lot in the back of the building, just behind OnPoint Credit Union (13th and Tacoma St). Park in a spot NOT labeled OnPoint Credit Union and walk up the stairs at the back of the building. Find your Suite: 2 or 4.