I believe in the individual's power to self-heal through a process of awakening of their inner knowledge. My counseling approach is collaborative as the client learns to manage difficulties while they gain awarenss of their own potential.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon. I hold a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Lewis and Clark College in Portland. I also obtained a degree as a Clinical Psychologist in Universidad Catolica of my home country, Ecuador. I am a certified Addictions Counselor since 1995.
I have worked a combined 15 years as Mental Health and AddictionsTherapist in Portland. In addition to my private practice I am involved as a volunteer counselor with organizations that provide community services in Portland. My educational, professional and personal experience in different worlds allows me to have profound perspective of the potential humans have to innerly thrive despite outer barriers.
I am a mother of two children who are a source of inspiration and wisdom for me, and remind me of the joy and beauty of simplicity and living in the present.