About Us

I have practiced as a licensed psychologist in the state of Oregon since 2014. I graduated from Adler University in Chicago, Illinois, a program focusing on social justice in psychology.  My specialty areas include depression, anxiety, trauma, family dynamics, infertility, and identity development. I warmly welcome the LGBT community and have experience in working through the coming out process, letters for gender affirming surgery, and relationship dynamics. I work with adults 18 and up.  

I use a psychodynamic perspective in therapy, meaning that I am skilled in helping my clients discover connections between past events and current behaviors. In this way we can work toward understanding this link, and undo the traps laid by our past. I also employ strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, research in trauma and neuropsychology, and Existential/Humanistic therapeutic approaches. 

I am a board certified family physician providing primary care with special focus on gender affirming care for adolescents and adults. As Director of Health Equity, I also work to translate the needs of individuals and our community into services and policy. I believe that collectively we can build systems that better reflect our diverse humanity. With that vision in mind, my clinical practice is founded on principles of equity, inclusivity and curiosity. 

Training / Education

Residency: UC Davis, combined program in Family Medicine & Obstetrics

Medical School (MD): University of Michigan

Public Health (MPH): Harvard University

Undergraduate (BA): Macalester College (Anthropology, Biology)

I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed psychologist in the state of Oregon and Washington.  My clinical experience is working with children, adolescents, adults, and families to address varying issues to include ADHD, behavioral concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, etc. I work from a client centered, strengths-based perspective, utilizing a multicultural lens. I also use other therapy modalities that are solution focused and integrating family dynamics depending on your needs and goals. 

I provide neuropsychological assessments in English and Spanish for ADHD, Autism, learning disorders and more.  Additionally, I provide immigration evaluation services to include: medical exemption for citizenship exam (N-648) and other immigration related psychological services. 

Soy una Psicóloga bilingüe (Ingles/Español) licenciada en el estado de Oregón y Washington.  Mi experiencia clínica es trabajar con niños, adultos y familias para abordar diversos problemas que incluyen ADHD, problemas de comportamiento, depresión, ansiedad, trauma, transiciones de vida y más.  Trabajo usando una perspectiva centrada en el cliente y basada en las fortalezas del cliente utilizando una perspectiva multicultural. También usó diferentes tipos de terapia centrada en soluciones e integrando la dinámica familiar según sus necesidades y objetivos.

Proporcionó evaluaciones neuropsicológicas en Inglés y Español para ADHD, Autismo, desórdenes de aprendizaje y más.  Es más, ofrezco servicios de evaluación de inmigración que incluyen: exención médica para el examen de ciudadanía (N-648), y otros servicios psicológicos relacionados con la inmigración.

I provide person-centered, emotion-focused, trauma-informed, strengths-based therapy to individuals and couples, under the licensed supervision of Dr. Lola White. I will integrate many different modalities and interventions in our work, according to your unique needs. My favorite therapeutic approaches include Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.

The human experience is complicated, beautiful, and sometimes incredibly difficult to bear. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, then I’m glad you found your way here. I can provide support in navigating the terrain of your inner world, so you can more fully engage with the world around you. We often suffer when our minds dwell on past experiences or future fears. Together, we can practice finding peace in the present moment and get more deeply acquainted with who you are at your core. You deserve more than just the absence of pain; you deserve a fulfilling and meaningful life. I can help you navigate your unique journey to move beyond surviving and begin to thrive.

While some people seek therapy to address specific issues, others are looking for more general support and self-discovery. We will work together to determine your main points of concern, areas to focus on during treatment, and achievable goals to work towards.

I am a licensed psychologist with an educational emphasis in health psychology. Historically, I trained alongside certified nurse-midwives and family practice practitioners, primarily in Migrant Farm Worker clinics. I have specialized interest and experience in working with anxiety, depression, identity development, and adjustment, as well as gender-inclusive health issues across the lifespan, including perinatal care, infertility and pregnancy loss, birth trauma, reproductive health disorders (Endometriosis, PCOS, pelvic pain, etc.), and menopause. 

I practice from a relational, attachment-oriented approach, utilizing interventions informed by psychodynamic theory, self-compassion techniques, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). During a visit with me, you can expect to be listened to without judgment and met with respect and compassionate curiosity to deepen your understanding of self and relationship patterns. We may also engage in collaborative problem-solving and practice various evidence-based symptom-reduction techniques. I welcome the LGBTQ+ community, and I work primarily with adults ages 18+.

I am a Qualified Mental Health Professional (supervised by Dr. Lola White) and provide psychological services in English and Spanish. I am also happy to work with interpreters. I have a master's degree in clinical psychology from Pacific University and graduate with a PhD in June 2023.
At Mangata Wellness, I provide individual psychotherapy and cognitive assessments. 

My specialty areas for therapy include working with adults and older adults to address concerns like anxiety, attention problems, changes in cognitive functioning, adjustments and age-related transitions, and trauma. My therapeutic style is person-centered, strengths-focused, and relational. You can expect sessions to feel warm, compassionate, affirming, and collaborative. I help clients better understand themselves by drawing connections between the way they are feeling and the family and social systems they are part of. I also utilize tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Liberation psychology, and Psychodynamic approaches.

My specialty areas for cognitive assessments include memory- and attention-related concerns. I also provide hardship evaluations for immigration cases and cognitive evaluation for medical exemption from citizenship examination requirements under the licensed supervision of Dr. Jessica Beeghly.

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Soy una profesional de salud mental (supervisada por Dra. Lola White) y ofrezco servicios psicológicos en inglés y español. También, estoy feliz a trabajar con intérpretes. Tengo una M.S. en psicología clínica de Pacific University y me gradúo con un Ph.D. en junio de 2023.

En Mangata Wellness, proveo psicoterapia individual y evaluaciones cognitivas.

Mis áreas de especialidad para la terapia incluyen el trabajo con adultos y adultos mayores para abordar problemas como la ansiedad, los problemas de atención, los cambios en el funcionamiento cognitivo, los ajustes y las transiciones relacionadas con la edad, y el trauma. Mi estilo terapéutico es centrado en la persona, centrado en las fortalezas, y relacional. Puede esperar que las sesiones sean cálidas, compasivas, afirmativas y colaborativas. Ayudo a los clientes a comprenderse mejor a sí mismos estableciendo conexiones entre la forma en que se sienten y los sistemas familiares y sociales de los que forman parte. También utilizo herramientas de la Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso, la Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual, la Psicología de la Liberación y los enfoques psicodinámicos.

Mis áreas de especialidad para las evaluaciones cognitivas incluyen problemas relacionados con la memoria y la atención. También proveo evaluaciones de dificultades para los casos de inmigración y la evaluación cognitiva para la exención médica de los requisitos de examen de ciudadanía bajo la supervisión autorizada de la Dra. Jessica Beeghly.

I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Qualified Mental Health Professional, supervised by licensed psychologist, Dr. Jessica Beeghly. I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology

from Pacific University with emphases in Child & Adolescent Psychology and Latino Bilingual Psychology, and am currently working toward licensure. I provide therapy for children and

adolescents, as well as comprehensive psychological assessment for ADHD, autism, and learning disorders.

I specialize in working with adolescents navigating significant trauma, identity development, relationship stressors, and major life transitions. These are some of the most formative years of the human experience, full of ALL the feels for parents and kids alike, and I am passionate about working collaboratively with families to navigate the ups and downs of this dynamic stage of development.

My approach to therapy is relational, strengths-based, and family and systems-oriented. I believe working with children includes working with those at the core of a child’s support system, including parents and teachers, while also creating a safe space for kids to share independently about their experiences. My sessions often include a mix of processing and skill-building tailored to the needs of each individual child/family.

My practice includes interventions informed by attachment theory, liberation psychology, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and trauma-focused narrative therapies. I aim to work through a culturally-informed lens, empowering my clients through community connections, cultural wisdom, values, and practices that are important to them.

I am a Qualified Mental Health Provider supervised by licensed psychologist Dr. Lola White. I completed my PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University in 2023. I offer individual therapy and psychological assessment for adults. I consider counseling a creative space in which we collaborate to understand your interpersonal patterns, explore your emotions, build an individualized set of coping skills, and create accountability for working toward your goals. I am an integrative therapist, meaning that I use tools and frameworks from various approaches to counseling based on your unique needs, identities, and lived experiences. My work is often informed by Relational Cultural Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Process Therapy, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Whether you are seeking support for depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, identity exploration, career, creativity, trauma, or any of the other challenges life can bring, I am looking forward to being a source of support, curiosity, and compassion. Much of my research and clinical work has focused on LGBTQ+ mental health and sense of queer community, and I warmly welcome working with LGBTQ+ community members here at Mangata Wellness.

I am a Qualified Mental Health Professional Registrant (QMHP-R), supervised by Dr. Lola White, and I provide individual therapy and assessment for adults. I have my master's degree in clinical psychology from Pacific University, and am currently working toward my doctorate degree.  My specialty areas include work with queer and transgender adults and survivors of trauma. In my therapeutic approach, I believe that a trusting and understanding relationship between therapist and client lays the foundation for greater understanding and healing.  In therapy, I work with my clients to better understand themselves and their histories so that they can feel empowered to make the changes they need from a place of self-compassion and connection.  I work from a liberation-centered, psychodynamic framework, and I am trained in providing skills-based therapy to help turn understanding into action. 

I am a 5th-year doctoral student in psychology and a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-R) offering individual therapy to adults and adolescents under the supervision of Dr. Lola White. As a queer trans clinician, I am invested in supporting the LGBTQ+ and those living in marginalized bodies, seeking to address a broad array of concerns including: trauma, depression, anxiety, living with a disability, ADHD, and autism, as well as those seeking to explore gender, sexuality, and alternative relationship structures like non-monogamy, polyamory, and kink dynamics. As there’s no one right way to exist in the world, my approach to our work is flexible, collaborative, and specific to meet your unique needs. I cultivate a therapeutic space where we can engage with honesty, compassion, and humor and I encourage you to tell me what is and isn't working for you. My technique is trauma-informed and incorporates interpersonal, attachment, psychodynamic, feminist, and liberatory theoretical perspectives. We'll work to understand how not only our past, but the systems we exist within, impact our present experiences. As we explore these links, our focus will be on using your strengths to create a lifestyle that fosters wellness, compassion, and connection.

I am a 4th-year Doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program at Pacific University with an Adult emphasis. As a BIPOC clinician, I am interested in working with adolescents and adults from all walks of life and enjoy working with varying issues from Depression, ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, etc. I am currently trained from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach but I pull from various modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Liberation Psychology, and others. I like to make therapy unique for each individual and focus heavily on building trust and maintaining the therapeutic relationship.