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Background: I am a licensed psychologist with over 17 years’ experience specializing in counseling clients experiencing fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and/or reproductive assistance. I graduated with a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon in 1990 and have a background in women’s health psychology through previous work in the areas of eating disorder and chemical dependency treatment. More recently, I served as Clinical Director of Psychological Services for ORM Fertility for a number of years before accepting my current position as the National Director of Psychological Services for Pinnacle Fertility. In this role, I provide training, program development, and clinical leadership for psychological services across Pinnacle Fertility's clinics nationwide. In addition, I continue to enjoy working directly with clients through my private practice, which includes referral relationships with several regional sperm banks, surrogacy agencies, and fertility clinics.
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Approach: I draw upon interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and positive psychology-based approaches in my work and strive to be warm, authentic, collaborative, interactive, and empowering in my sessions.
Professional Organizations and Additional Certifications: I previously served as National Mental Health Advisor for the Parents Via Egg Donation organization, as well as served on the Board of the Oregon Psychological Association. Currently, I am a member of the ASRM Mental Health Professionals Group and the Oregon Surrogacy Professionals Association. I am certified as an Alice Domar Mind-Body Small Group Therapy Facilitator. I have also completed the Mindfulness Based Stress-Reduction Program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, as well as training in Positive Psychology.
On a personal note: I became a mother through egg donation and was drawn to working in this field through my own experience with fertility challenges. I am a Pacific NW native and, in my spare time, I enjoy hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing, gardening, cycling, travel, and spending time with my family including my dogs Maisy and Riley.
Professional Organizations and Additional Certifications: I previously served as National Mental Health Advisor for the Parents Via Egg Donation organization, as well as served on the Board of the Oregon Psychological Association. Currently, I am a member of the ASRM Mental Health Professionals Group and the Oregon Surrogacy Professionals Association. I am certified as an Alice Domar Mind-Body Small Group Therapy Facilitator. I have also completed the Mindfulness Based Stress-Reduction Program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, as well as training in Positive Psychology.
On a personal note: I became a mother through egg donation and was drawn to working in this field through my own experience with fertility challenges. I am a Pacific NW native and, in my spare time, I enjoy hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing, gardening, cycling, travel, and spending time with my family including my dogs Maisy and Riley.
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I am accepting referrals for the following services only at this time: Psychological Consultations for Recipients or Intended Parents Psychological Consultations for Embryo Donors Psychological Evaluations for Egg or Sperm Donor Candidates Psychological Evaluations for Gestational Carrier Candidates Unfortunately, I am NOT able to accept referrals for General/Routine Therapy at this time. |
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