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

Master of Social Work, Portland State University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Washington

Insurance I accept:

Washington

First Choice Health

Cigna/Evernorth

Tricare

Optum/UBH/UHC

Regence BCBS

Premera

Aetna

Kaiser

Oregon

Aetna

First Choice

PacificSource (commercial)

Tricare

Moda

Providence

Cigna/Evernorth

Tricare

Optum/UBH/UHC

Regence BCBS

OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

OHP Jackson Care Connect

OHP Trillium

OHP PacificSource

OHP Yamhill Community Care

My approach

I help people navigate life’s challenges with compassion and evidence-based support.  

I provide personalized, effective care and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and personal growth, offering a collaborative and affirming space for healing.  

As a bilingual (English/Spanish), bicultural therapist with lived LGBTQIA+ experience, I provide inclusive, culturally responsive therapy for everyone. 

I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and the Common Elements Treatment Approach to support adults.

Ayudo a las personas a enfrentar los retos de la vida con compasión y apoyo basado en evidencia. 

Ofrezco atención personalizada y efectiva, y me especializo en ansiedad, depresión, trauma y crecimiento personal, brindando un espacio colaborativo y afirmativo para sanar.

Como terapeuta bilingüe (inglés/español) y bicultural, con experiencia vivida dentro de la comunidad LGBTQIA+, ofrezco una terapia inclusiva y culturalmente sensible para todas las personas.

Utilizo enfoques como la Terapia Cognitivo Conductual, la Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso, y el Modelo de Tratamiento de Elementos Comunes para apoyar a adultos.

Education

Bachelor of Psychology, Antioch University, Los Angeles

Master of Social Work, University of Southern California

Insurance I accept

Washington

Aetna

Kaiser

TriCare

Regence BCBS

Optum/UBH/UHC

First Choice Health

Cigna

California

Aetna

Oregon

OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

OHP Jackson Care Connect

OHP Trillium

OHP PacificSource

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

Master of Social Work, University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Science, Washington State University

Insurance I accept

Washington

Optum/UBH/UHC

Regence BCBS

Kaiser

Premera

Aetna

PacificSource

Cigna/Evernorth

Oregon

PacificSource (commercial)

First Choice

Optum/UBH/UHC

Providence

Aetna

Regence BCBS

Cigna/Evernorth

OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

OHP Jackson Care Connect

OHP Trillium

OHP Yamhill Community Care

OHP PacificSource

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

PacificSource (commercial)

First Choice

Optum/UBH/UHC

Providence

Aetna

Regence BCBS

Cigna/Evernorth

OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

OHP Jackson Care Connect

OHP Trillium

OHP Yamhill Community Care

OHP PacificSource

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

PacificSource (commercial)

First Choice

Optum/UBH/UHC

Providence

Aetna

Regence BCBS

Cigna/Evernorth

OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

OHP Jackson Care Connect

OHP Trillium

OHP Yamhill Community Care

OHP PacificSource

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

PacificSource (commercial)

First Choice

Optum/UBH/UHC

Providence

Aetna

Regence BCBS

Cigna/Evernorth

OHP CareOregon/HealthShare

OHP Jackson Care Connect

OHP Trillium

OHP Yamhill Community Care

OHP PacificSource

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.