EXPERIENCE:
Hope has over 25 years of experience working with youth in a
variety of ministry positions. Her
passion of working with people has included mentoring relationships as a Young
Life leader, youth pastor, high school wrestling coach, and several roles in
camp management. She has helped
individuals and families process issues of LOSS, DEPRESSION, SELF-HARM, ADDICTION, AND SUICIDE. Hope and her husband were foster
parents for six years and have three adopted children. As a foster parent she gained experience and
understanding about how trauma can affect brain development and cause unique
relationship challenges.
COUNSELING APPROACH:
Hope believes people find freedom, healing, and growth through
sharing their stories. She is an
empathetic listener and seeks to create a safe, inclusive space for clients
from all walks of life. She values
collaborative goal development and believes in individuals creating their own
path to healing. Hope enjoys creativity
and art as well as more intellectual approaches to problem solving.
Hope incorporates techniques drawn from Narrative Therapy, Cognitive
Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Person-Centered Therapy to customize the experience
to your individual strengths, needs, and preferences.
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
Hope provides telehealth and in-person services for Oregon and Washington residents.
*In person can only occur when requested and is dependent upon client proof of vaccination. Masks would be required at all times.