Relational Therapy
For most of us, relationships alternately and sometimes simultaneously provide the
greatest joy, validation, stability and satisfaction in our lives, as well as the greatest
pain, reactivity, longing and regret. When important relationships are working smoothly,
we havemore energy to devote to careers, hobbies, making money and contributing
to our communities. As relationships grow apart, or take unreasonable amounts
of time and energy to maintain, all other aspects of our life, including our
physical health, can suffer. Whenpainful emotions become predominant in a
relationship (with spouse, significant other, best friend, parent, child, sibling or
business partner), it is time to get support and a new perspective. Relationship therapy is designed to provide both. A neutral but friendly and respectful listener can offer what sometimes friends and family members cannot: a safe, non-judgmental presence that helps you make sense of it all, and help moving forward.
My objective is to be the facilitator of your process to reach your goals. I especially like to work with couples, sibling groups, parents and adult children, young women in the
launching stage, and to facilitate family meetings.”
MS: Counseling, PSU, Portland, OR (Requirements met for both Community Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy programs)
Licensed Professional Counselor, C1380
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I
Member, Oregon Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (OAMFT)
Currently seated on the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, a position appointed by the Governor
Clinical supervisor/trainer at William Temple House for graduate interns in counseling and marriage and family therapy.


