Personal Disclosure Statement

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My approach is to learn from the past, be aware of the moment that you are in, and plan for your future. 

I believe in the brain's own ability to heal using EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing).

I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Washington-Vancouver branch and a master’s degree in counseling from Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon,  the adult program with elective courses in eating disorders. My post-graduate training includes: EMDR,  Trauma Care, Suicide Risk, Older Adults with Dementia, Fentanyl, Adult ADHD, Marijuana and the Brain, Burnout, Bipolar and Using Food as Medicine. 

I am a Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC) C8419. 

I will abide by American Counseling Association’s Code of Ethics.  https://www.counseling.org

To expect that I have met the minimal qualifications of training and experience required by state law. https://www.oregon.gov/oblpct/Pages/experience.aspx

To be free from being the object of discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, familial/marital status and prior arrest/conviction record while receiving services.  

To be assured of privacy and confidentiality while receiving services except in the case of abusing a vulnerable person, harm to self or others, information required by the courts, information to supervisors or when a complaint has been filed. 

To report complaints. To file a complaint, you may contact;

Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists 

3218 Pringle Road SE #120 

Salem, OR 97302-6312

by calling (503) 378-5499 

emailing lpct.board@oregon.gov 

or via the website at www.oregon.gov/OBLPCT