EXPERIENCE

I am currently a Ph.D in counseling student at the Oregon State University.  I graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Western Seminary.  I also hold a graduate degree in urban studies and have over ten years of experience working in the field of urban planning.  In addition, I am a certified mediator who is trained in conflict management techniques and problem solving skills.  I speak on topics related to marital relations, parenting, and emotional/spiritual wellness.  

Prior to starting my own practice, I had worked with mental health patients at the Columbia River Mental Health Services, and recovering addicts at the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center.  Most recently, I was a practicing therapist at Charis Counseling Associates in Vancouver, Washington.

My overseas experience includes working with at-risk youths, orphans, and survivors of human trafficking, natural disasters, and war.  I counsel in English and Asian languages - specifically Mandarin Chinese and Thai languages.