Hygge Holistic Mental Health
At Hygge, my goal is to provide a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as we work together toward well-being. Whether you’re hoping to ease anxiety, lift your mood, or feel more grounded in daily life, this is a space to begin that process — a place to reconnect with yourself and rediscover your natural capacity to heal, while developing practical strategies to manage stress and prevent burnout.
My approach is neuroscience-informed and compassion-centered, blending the science of the brain with the wisdom of the body. Experiences and emotions are stored not only in thought, but in the nervous system — and true healing often begins when both are heard.
The Danish word hygge captures this feeling of comfort, warmth, and belonging. Rooted in the Old Norse hugr (mind, soul) and hugga (to comfort), it speaks to our deep human need to feel at home within ourselves. Healing is not about becoming someone new, but about gently returning to who you’ve always been.
Through thoughtful medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), we work together to restore balance, safety, and self-trust from the inside out.
“Sometimes we hear a soft whisper:
This is the beginning.”
About Me
I’m a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in nursing — spanning emergency care, family medicine, maternal health, and inpatient psychiatry.
My practice blends thoughtful medication management with holistic, trauma-informed Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), recognizing that we are complex, whole human beings — not a collection of symptoms or diagnoses.
I work with individuals ages 18 to 64, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma (PTSD), perinatal and perimenopausal transitions, and supporting healthcare professionals navigating burnout and stress.
As a strong ally to LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, I strive to create a space of safety, inclusivity, and genuine connection. Above all, my work is rooted in compassion — a belief that every person holds the innate capacity to heal and deserves to be seen as the whole, worthy self they’ve always been.
Services and Methods
Our work begins with a thorough assessment to understand your symptoms, history, and goals. This process helps clarify diagnoses and guides an individualized treatment plan that may include medication, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) or both. Together, we’ll make sense of your experiences and identify a clear path forward.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation
Medication Management
Thoughtful, artful medication management, tailored to you. Together, we'll take our time finding the right medication for the job — there's no rushing this process, and no guessing games. I'll hold your hand through every step of initiation, meeting with you frequently until we reach stabilization, so you never feel like you're navigating it alone.
I honor your body's unique wisdom while also helping you get where you want to go. When appropriate, I use GeneSight genetic testing to help guide medication choices with greater precision.
My goal is simple: to help you feel more like yourself again, not someone new.
Psychotherapy
I offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an evidence-based therapy for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, depression, and more. I am advanced trained in ART, using this powerful, brain-based approach to help you process and release what's been stuck — often in as few as 1 to 5 sessions.
ART uses eye movements, similar to EMDR, to help the brain reprocess difficult memories and sensations, replacing them with new, more resolved images. Unlike traditional talk therapy, ART works quickly and doesn't require you to repeatedly describe the details of what happened — many people experience meaningful relief without ever having to say the hardest parts out loud.
My approach is IFS-informed, meaning we honor the different parts of you that carry pain or protection, working gently toward relief, clarity, and a deeper connection to yourself.
Support for Healthcare Professionals
As a clinician myself, I understand the unique challenges of caring for others while maintaining your own well-being. Having worked as an RN for over 20 years, I bring a deep understanding of the pressures, losses, and emotional demands that come with healthcare work. This space is designed for healthcare professionals seeking relief from burnout, anxiety, and compassion fatigue — a place to restore balance and reconnect with meaning in your work and life.
Perinatal, PMDD, and Perimenopause Care
Specialized support for hormonal transitions across the reproductive lifespan — from fertility and postpartum to PMDD and perimenopause. We’ll address mood, sleep, and emotional regulation with compassion and clinical expertise to help you feel grounded and supported through change.
Telemedicine
I offer online appointments through the SimplePractice portal, a secure and HIPAA-compliant platform that protects your privacy. I’m licensed to provide telehealth services to clients anywhere in Oregon and Washington. Virtual care can be a great option if you have a busy schedule, live in a rural area, or just prefer the convenience of meeting online.
FAQs
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I see clients both in office and via telehealth.
My cozy office located at 106 SW Woods Street in Portland, Oregon—a quiet, comfortable space designed to support reflection, connection, and healing. You’re welcome to settle in with a warm cup of tea as we begin our work together.
If in-person visits aren’t the right fit, I also offer secure telehealth sessions, so you can access care from the comfort of your own home.
Whether we meet in person or online, you’ll receive thoughtful, personalized care in a space that feels safe and supportive.
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I see clients Monday through Thursday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Appointments are available via secure telehealth or in person, depending on your preference and needs.
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Moda
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Regence
Anthem
Premera
Pacific Source
Providence
Otpum
United Health
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$500 for intake appointments.
$300-500 for follow up appointments.
Payment is due at time of service.
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Cancelations must be made within 48 hours otherwise you may be subject to a $150 cancellation fee.
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You can reach me by calling or texting the office at 503-208-8667, or by sending an email. Please note that email is not a secure method for sharing sensitive health information.Voicemails and messages are checked during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday), and someone from the office will respond within 48 hours. I do not check messages outside of business hours, on weekends, or on holidays.
If you are experiencing a crisis, an urgent mental health need, or thoughts of harming yourself or others, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also visit the Resourcespage for additional support options.
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Please request prescription refills through the secure messaging feature in the SimplePractice portal, and allow at least 5 days' notice to ensure timely processing.
For your privacy and safety, I do not accept refill requests via email, text, or directly from the pharmacy.
“You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.”-Mary Oliver
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