WELCOME TO HEARTPRINTS COUNSELING LLC

Youth & Family Counseling Services

I bet you have attempted many things to feel better. I believe you have tried your best. We all need help sometimes. Many of the young people I work with struggle with following:

Any of it sound familiar? Growing into an adult is hard enough but when sadness and stress take over, it can be unmanageable. If you are ready to take the first step, text, email, or call me to set up a time to connect.

Your people have questions? The next part is for them.

Concerned About the Teenage Girl in your life?

Life can be hard. Watching your teen struggle with crippling stress and/or deep sadness may be one of the hardest experiences of your life. It can leave you both feeling helpless and frustrated. Sometimes we don’t even know the questions to ask let alone the solutions.

Here are common concerns guardians express about their struggling teenager:

• Trouble maintaining school standards
• Hard to talk to or shut down
• Almost daily crying
• Hinting at wanting to disappear or die or run away
• Difficulty with honesty
• Anxiety or panic attacks in social situations
• Regularly cranky and irritable
• Argumentative
• Struggling to get out of bed each morning
• Marks from self-harm
• Excessive Screen time and/or social media usage

Sound familiar? If your teen is willing to give counseling a chance, text, email, or call me to schedule a time to meet.

Why Heartprints?

Heartprints values each teenager and their story. Together, we create a tailored plan to meet their goals. Each person is part of a bigger family affecting one another sometimes positively and sometimes negatively. That is the human experience, a part of every family’s story. Family work can expedite positive change as we work together toward common goals.

Education and Training:

Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy from George Fox University

Bachelors in Human Dev. & Family Studies (minor in psychology) from Warner Pacific University

EMDR trained from the Child Trauma Institute

DBT training from Portland DBT

Trauma Intervention Prevention certified

Child Mental Health Specialist

Strengthening Families Facilitator Certification

Former Licensed Foster Parent (3 years)

These are a few of my favorite things:

I drink green tea every day.

I need my sleep.

A sense of humor.

Time with my family and friends.

The Pacific Northwest.

Rain and storms.

People’s Stories

Sun by the water.

Golden retrievers (I am allergic to cats).

Walking at Lewisville Park

Trips to Cannon Beach or almost anywhere

Baking

Curling up with a good book in front of a fire

Helping people

A treasure hunt at a garage sale.

Learning

Exploring

Some of my favorite people are Mister Rogers, Brene Brown, Henri Nouwen, and people who make me laugh.

My Office:

When you come into my office, there is a waiting room downstairs where you can make a cup of cocoa, chai, coffee, or cider. It is a quiet space I share with my colleagues. My room is upstairs. I keep candy, balloons, fidgets on hand at all times. People sometimes find it easier to talk if their hands are busy or holding a hot beverage. There is a view of the trees on the street and sometimes a squirrel by the window. Coming into therapy for the first time can be anxiety provoking so my goal is to have a space that is private, safe, and relaxing. Please let me know if I can do anything to facilitate your comfort. I also offer telehealth appointments. This can be particularly useful if you or I have a cold.

While I offer in Person appointments, I will continue to also offer Telehealth options. When the world first shut down with Covid, I did not know how to do telehealth well and, honestly, hated it for the first 6 months. But now, with practice and proper equipment, I see this platform as such a help and highly supportive to clients. Most clients feel as cared for in teletherapy as inperson therapy.

Benefits to telehealth options:

• Inclement weather won’t interrupt scheduled sessions
• Save money by eliminating travel costs (especially if you live in rural areas!)
• Save travel time in your busy schedule of sports, arts, and family activities.
• A cold doesn’t have to interrupt scheduled sessions (+no risk for populations vulnerable during flu season).
• Enjoy therapy from the comfort of your own home.
• No stairs to navigate if you are injured or disabled.

I use Sessions by Psychology today to insure HIPPA compliant privacy and security. You will need a private space in your home in order to make our time effective. Earbuds or headphones can help with both privacy and quality of sound. A smartphone or laptop with camera ensure a better picture. Telehealth is not for everyone but it can a great option for many."