My approach

If you’ve ever felt like therapy wasn’t built for someone like you, you’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to stay that way.

I work with LGBTQIA2S+ adults, neurodivergent folks (including those on the spectrum), and people navigating trauma, dissociation (including DID), BPD, and psychosis. Many of my clients come to me after painful or unhelpful past therapy experiences. I aim to make therapy feel safer, more collaborative, and actually useful.

I integrate existential-humanistic, DBT, and CBT approaches to support you in crisis, identity exploration, or long-term healing. However complex your story, I’ll meet you with compassion, steadiness, and respect.

Let’s find a path forward—together.

I look forward to serving you.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Washington

Master of Social Work, Portland State University

Insurance I accept:

Washington

First Choice Health

Cigna/Evernorth

TriCare

Lifewise

Ambetter

Regence BCBS

Premera

Aetna

Kaiser

Medicaid

Apple Health - Molina

Apple Health - Coordinated Care

Apple Health - Wellpoint

Oregon

Aetna

First Choice

Tricare

Moda

Providence

Cigna/Evernorth

TriCare

Lifewise

Regence BCBS

OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

OHP Open Card

OHP Jackson Care Connect

OHP Trillium

OHP Yamhill Community Care

My approach

I work with LGBTQIA2S+ adults, couples, and families navigating Autism, ADHD, trauma, and challenges with emotion regulation. My style is relational, compassionate, and direct, creating a safe and supportive space—especially for those in crisis or facing intense emotions.

I integrate DBT, ACT, existential, and humanistic approaches to help clients understand themselves, build practical coping skills, and strengthen relationships. Together, we’ll explore the root of challenges, address the impact of trauma and systemic stressors, and create a path toward meaningful, authentic living.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Washington State University

Master of Social Work, University of Kentucky

Insurance I accept

Washington

First Choice Health

Cigna/Evernorth

TriCare

Ambetter

Lifewise

Regence BCBS

Premera

Aetna

Kaiser

Medicaid

Apple Health - Molina

Apple Health - Coordinated Care

Apple Health - Wellpoint

Oregon

First Choice

Providence

Aetna

TriCare

Regence BCBS

Lifewise

Cigna/Evernorth

OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

OHP Jackson Care Connect

OHP Trillium

OHP Yamhill Community Care

OHP OpenCard

OHP Columbia Pacific

My approach

I believe in honoring the vast complexity of who you are. Grounded in humanistic therapy and feminist theory, I hold each client in unconditional positive regard while recognizing how your intersecting identities shape your strengths, resiliences, and challenges.

I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults, people navigating substance use and recovery, and LGBTQIA2S+ folks. I also support clients working through childhood trauma, ADHD, mood and anxiety disorders, and burnout.

I draw from psychodynamic therapy, object relations therapy, internal family systems, motivational interviewing, and CBT, staying agile to find what works best for your presenting concerns, preferences, and capacities. No treatment is one-size-fits-all. Whether you're seeking short-term support or longer-term exploration, I see therapy as an ongoing process of healing and self-discovery, and I'm happy to collaborate for as long as it serves your journey.

Therapy with me is about creating a brave space where you can understand who you are, where you've come from, and orient yourself toward where you want to go.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Loyola Marymount University

Master of Social Work, Loyola University Chicago

Insurance I accept

Oregon

First Choice

TriCare

Providence

Aetna

Lifewise

Regence BCBS

Cigna/Evernorth

OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

OHP Jackson Care Connect

OHP Trillium

OHP Yamhill Community Care

OHP Columbia Pacific

OHP OpenCard

My approach

I believe therapy is a collaborative journey—one where we work together to uncover your strengths, clarify your goals, and create meaningful change. I draw from evidence-based practices like CBT and ACT, while also weaving in somatic awareness and Motivational Interviewing techniques to support growth and resilience.

At the same time, my work is grounded in an existential lens: the idea that healing comes not from fixing what feels broken, but from nurturing what makes life meaningful and alive. I see therapy as an exploration of how to live in greater harmony with yourself, your values, and your unique sense of purpose.

My approach is also shaped by my lived experience. Having personally navigated substance use recovery and the impacts of PTSD, I bring both empathy and practical tools to support LGBTQIA2S+ clients facing similar challenges. Over the past decade, I have worked with adults and neurodivergent individuals seeking to move beyond survival and step into more fulfilling, purposeful lives.

Clients often describe my style as compassionate, curious, and non-judgmental. I aim to create a space where we can explore both the patterns that keep you stuck and the possibilities that lie ahead. Together, we will work not only on symptom management, but on building a life where your passions and values guide the way forward.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English, Portland State University

Master of Social Work, Portland State University

Insurance I accept

Oregon

First Choice

Providence

Aetna

Lifewise

Regence BCBS

Cigna/Evernorth

TriCare

OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

OHP Jackson Care Connect

OHP Trillium

OHP Yamhill Community Care

OHP Columbia Pacific

OHP OpenCard

My approach

I believe therapy is relational, collaborative, and justice-rooted. I believe healing happens when we slow down, create safety, and welcome all parts of you: body, mind, spirit, and story. I draw from trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness practices alongside modalities like Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

I work with a wide range of people, with specialized experience supporting LGBTQIA2S+ communities, BIPOC and immigrant folx, Jewish-identified clients, neurodivergent individuals, and those living with disability or chronic illness.

Rooted in my lived experience as a queer, Jewish, disabled person, I offer a culturally responsive and justice-centered practice that acknowledges systemic oppression and the ways collective histories shape our mental health. Together we can nurture a grounded sense of self, rekindle creativity and joy, and reclaim the stories that root you in your body, your relationships, and your communities that sustain you.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Florida Atlantic University

Master of Social Work, Portland State University

Insurance I accept

Oregon

First Choice

Lifewise

Providence

TriCare

Aetna

Regence BCBS

Cigna/Evernorth

OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

OHP Jackson Care Connect

OHP Trillium

OHP Yamhill Community Care

OHP Columbia Pacific

My approach

I believe that healing begins when we create space to acknowledge pain with compassion and curiosity. Many people come to therapy feeling exhausted by patterns of avoidance, overwhelm, or self-criticism. Together, we’ll work to restore a sense of balance and reconnect you with the parts of yourself that are ready for healing and growth.

Grounded in trauma-informed, humanistic, and attachment-based therapy, I integrate interventions from internal family systems, somatic therapy, and EMDR to support mind-body awareness and emotional regulation. Sessions often include mindfulness or grounding practices to help you process and integrate what emerges.

I specialize in working with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. My practice is inclusive and affirming, with experience supporting LGBTQIA2S+ clients, neurodivergent individuals, and those seeking to recover from relational or developmental trauma.

Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and paced to your readiness. I aim to create a steady, non-judgmental environment where insight and healing can unfold naturally over time.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work, University of Reno

Master of Social Work, University of Reno

Insurance I accept

Oregon

First Choice

Lifewise

Providence

Aetna

Regence BCBS

TriCare

Cigna/Evernorth

OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

OHP Jackson Care Connect

OHP Trillium

OHP Yamhill Community Care

OHP Columbia Pacific

OHP OpenCard

Washington

First Choice Health

Cigna/Evernorth

TriCare

Ambetter

Lifewise

Regence BCBS

Premera

Aetna

Kaiser

Medicaid

Apple Health - Molina

Apple Health - Coordinated Care

Apple Health - Wellpoint

My approach

As a Chicana and White clinician with lived experience of former houselessness, neurodivergence, and involvement in systems, I’m especially committed to supporting people with complex stories of resilience. I primarily work with LGBTQIA2S+ adults, including people in recovery, neurodivergent folks, those formerly in foster care or other systems, and anyone navigating trauma, identity, or major life transitions. I know trusting a therapist can be vulnerable—especially when systems have caused harm—so I center collaboration, honesty, and choice, grounded in connection, curiosity, and compassion.

I work from a relational, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive lens. I draw from evidence-based practices like Motivational Interviewing, CBT, strengths-based work, and somatic/mindfulness approaches, all within a harm reduction lens. My goal is to offer a nonjudgmental space where you can explore who you are and what you want at your own pace.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Social Work, Portland State University

Master of Social Work, Portland State University

Insurance I accept

Washington

First Choice Health

Cigna/Evernorth

TriCare

Ambetter

Lifewise

Regence BCBS

Premera

Aetna

Kaiser

Medicaid

Apple Health - Molina

Apple Health - Coordinated Care

Apple Health - Wellpoint

Oregon

First Choice

Providence

Aetna

TriCare

Regence BCBS

Lifewise

Cigna/Evernorth

OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

OHP Jackson Care Connect

OHP Trillium

OHP Yamhill Community Care

OHP Columbia Pacific

OHP OpenCard

My approach

My therapy is best suited to young adults, couples, and families,  experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, identity development concerns, substance use, and relationship or family challenges.

I have particular experience supporting young adults with developmental and emotional disabilities, individuals with emotional dysregulation and attachment disruptions, and clients in crisis. 

My approach is trauma-informed and strengths-based, integrating CBT, DBT, ACT, and family-based therapy, along with relational approaches to treat folx who identify as LGBTQIA2S+.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Green River College

Master of Social Work, Erikson institute

Insurance I accept

Washington

First Choice Health

Cigna/Evernorth

TriCare

Ambetter

Lifewise

Regence BCBS

Premera

Aetna

Kaiser

Medicaid

Apple Health - Molina

Apple Health - Coordinated Care

Apple Health - Wellpoint

My approach

Doing the work and getting the ball rolling can be tough. When embarking on your healing journey, I aim to foster and uphold a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and actions to work towards the life you deserve.

As a queer, Filipino-American, I am proud to work with BIPOC and LBTQIA2S+ individuals across the lifespan. I recognize the ways identity, culture, and community shape our worldviews, and I strive to create a space where every part of you feels seen, affirmed, and valued.

I work with individuals navigating sexuality, trauma, identity, adjustment concerns, and systemic oppression. My therapeutic style integrates CBT, DBT, ACT, and MI through a strengths-based, humanistic-behavioral lens. Together, we will build familiarity with practical skills, increase self-understanding and cultivate flexibility and resilience when facing the challenges of daily life. Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, or growth, we will move at a pace that feels supportive and empowering for you.

I am in your corner. I am committed to the work you find dear, and I am dedicated to meeting you where you are.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Oregon

Master of Social Work, Portland State University

Insurance I accept:

Oregon

First Choice

Providence

Aetna

TriCare

Regence BCBS

Lifewise

Cigna/Evernorth

OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

OHP Jackson Care Connect

OHP Trillium

OHP Yamhill Community Care

OHP Columbia Pacific

OHP OpenCard

My approach

My clinical practice is client-centered and grounded in a harm-reduction, holistic framework. I work collaboratively with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and complex life stressors, recognizing the connection between mental health, physical health, and environmental safety.

I integrate evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and psychodynamic approaches. Treatment may also include psychoeducation, skills training, mindfulness, breathing techniques, and expressive therapies when appropriate.

My goal is to help clients build practical coping skills, increase insight, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, sustainable change aligned with their values.

Education
Bachelor of Science, Social Science, Portland State University

Bachelor of Science, Anthropology, Portland State University

Master of Social Work, Portland State University

Insurance I accept:

Oregon

First Choice

Providence

Aetna

TriCare

Regence BCBS

Lifewise

Cigna/Evernorth

OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

OHP Jackson Care Connect

OHP Trillium

OHP Yamhill Community Care

OHP Columbia Pacific

OHP OpenCard

Jen brings a wealth of administrative experience to Humanistic Therapy NW. With a strong background in healthcare operations and provider support—including roles with WVP Health Authority and Regence BlueCross BlueShield—Jen is skilled in managing contracts, insurance enrollment, and provider credentialing processes with care and precision. Her many years as both a small business owner and healthcare administrator have shaped her detail-oriented and collaborative approach. Jen supports clinicians and helps systems run smoothly so providers can focus on what matters most: client care.