Conditions We Treat
Our Approach
Questions about therapy or getting started? Let's connect — call or text me at (503) 984-2926.
Conditions We Treat
Our Approach
Questions about therapy or getting started? Let's connect — call or text me at (503) 984-2926.
Return to the present moment. Find grounding amidst the chaos of daily life.
Stepping off autopilot, even for a moment.
Noticing thoughts and sensations without judgment.
Gently returning attention to the present moment.
"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf."
Mindfulness helps calm the nervous system and quiet a busy mind. It creates space between you and your thoughts, helping you feel more grounded, present, and able to respond to life with clarity.
"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf."
While rooted in ancient Eastern contemplative traditions, modern secular mindfulness was pioneered in medicine by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn. It has since been integrated into numerous therapeutic modalities for its profound effect on stress reduction.
Neuroimaging studies show that regular mindfulness practice increases gray matter density in the hippocampus (learning and memory) and decreases density in the amygdala (stress and anxiety). It effectively lowers cortisol levels and improves immune function.
Our Framework
Mindfulness is more than just relaxation—it's a way of meeting each moment with intention. By stepping out of autopilot and into the present, you gain the power to respond to life with clarity rather than reacting from habit.
Experiencing the moment as it is, not as we think it should be.
Understanding that things unfold in their own time.
Seeing things with fresh eyes and curiosity.
Mindfulness isn't just a practice; it's a way of being that enhances all other treatments by grounding you in the present moment.
Persistent, excessive worry that feels difficult to control—often about everyday things like work, health, or relationships. The mind races, the body stays tense, and relaxation feels out of reach.
An intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected in social situations—leading to avoidance of everyday interactions, performance situations, or simply being seen by others.
A cycle of intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) performed to temporarily relieve intense anxiety. The cycle can consume hours each day.
A response to traumatic experiences that can include intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, and a persistent sense of being unsafe—even long after the event has passed.
More than just feeling sad—a persistent low mood, loss of interest in activities once enjoyed, and changes in sleep, appetite, or energy that significantly interfere with daily life.
A chronic, low-grade depression that persists for years—often mistaken for "just how I am." Less acute than major depression, but equally deserving of care and equally responsive to treatment.
A recurring pattern of depression that arrives with the changing seasons—most commonly in fall and winter when daylight diminishes. It's not just the "winter blues"; it's a real, treatable condition.
A form of depression that can emerge during pregnancy or after childbirth, involving intense sadness, exhaustion, anxiety, or difficulty bonding. It's more common than many realize—and highly treatable with proper support.
Recurring episodes of eating large amounts of food with a sense of loss of control, often rapidly and to the point of discomfort—accompanied by intense feelings of shame, guilt, or distress.
A serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors—such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or laxative misuse—driven by a need to undo the effects of bingeing.
Persistent, distressing preoccupation with perceived flaws in physical appearance that may be minor or unnoticeable to others—significantly impacting mood, self-worth, and daily functioning.
A serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by restrictive eating, an intense fear of weight gain, and a distorted relationship with body image. It can affect people of all ages, genders, and body types.
An unhealthy fixation on eating "pure" or "clean" foods that becomes rigid and all-consuming—leading to social isolation, anxiety around eating, and potential nutritional imbalance.
When movement becomes compulsive rather than restorative—continuing despite injury, illness, or significant consequences to relationships, work, and daily life. Often co-occurs with other eating disorders.
Clinically significant eating disorders that don't fit neatly into the criteria for anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder—but are equally serious and deserving of care. OSFED is the most commonly diagnosed eating disorder.
Recurring patterns of disconnection, conflict, or emotional distance that erode intimacy and trust over time. Often rooted in unmet attachment needs and communication breakdowns that therapy can help repair.
The present moment is always available. Let's learn to meet it together.