Wildfern Counseling and Wellness, LLC

Wildfern Counseling and Wellness, LLCWildfern Counseling and Wellness, LLCWildfern Counseling and Wellness, LLC

Wildfern Counseling and Wellness, LLC

Wildfern Counseling and Wellness, LLCWildfern Counseling and Wellness, LLCWildfern Counseling and Wellness, LLC
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About Me

I started my journey into the helping profession at a young age and interned with social service agencies in my undergraduate work. I have always had a passion for social justice and supporting those who’s voices were not being heard. Through work in non profits and community development, I was led to the field of social work.  I have been working in the field of mental health as a counselor since 2004 and became licensed in the State of Oregon in 2008. My early experience as a mental health therapist involved working with highly stressed families in crisis intervention, and working with children and youth in the foster care system who had experienced abuse, trauma, and loss. I also spent time in a school setting as counselor working with students and their families in need of extra support and advocacy. I opened my Private Practice in Sandy, OR in 2014. Since then, I have been growing my practice and gaining more expertise in supporting adults, new parents, individuals facing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and life transition issues. I also continue to support youth, and teens facing, divorce issues, depression, anxiety, family stress, communication challenges, and low self confidence. 

Training and Education

I utilize a holistic approach in my work. Throughout my experience working in this field, I have incorporated movement, art, relaxation and experiential activities to help learn strategies to cope with anxiety, loss and trauma. I have specific training in the use of mindfulness, EMDR, IFS, CBT, art and play therapy, and sand tray. In 2015, I became a certified Yoga Calm Instructor to continue my journey in utilizing movement for stress reduction. I also have training in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a certification in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens. More recently, I received my level 1 certification in EMDR as well as a certificate in maternal mental health care from Post partum support international and will be continue to build my experience in supporting women with post partum challenges. Education: University of New York at Cortland, BA Sociology 2000, Portland State, MSW 2004

Oregon Social Work License # 4158

NASW Member

More About Me

I love the outdoors and try to go out and play in it as much as I can. As most busy parents and working individuals, it‘s always a challenge finding the time to fit it all in. My self care includes running, yoga (when I can fit it in), mt. biking, snowboarding, skiing and reading a good book. These experiences help me re energize and give me fuel for the work that I do. 

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