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) Qualified Mental Health Professional, supervised by licensed psychologist, Dr. Lola White. I graduated from George Fox University with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. My clinical experience is working with children, adults, and families to address varying issues to include ADHD, behavioral concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and more. 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 that are culturally and linguistically appropriate. These comprehensive evaluations allow us to collaborate and understand the root of psychological and neurocognitive struggles in order to develop a plan to address these concerns.

Soy una profesional  bilingüe (inglés/español) de salud mental y supervisada por la psicóloga licenciada, la Dra. Lola White. Me gradué de la Universidad George Fox con un doctorado en Psicología Clínica. 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 que son cultural y lingüísticamente apropiadas.  Estas evaluaciones integrales nos permiten colaborar y comprender la raíz de sus preocupaciones psicológicas y neurocognitivas para desarrollar un plan adecuado a sus necesidades y metas.  

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.