Welcome to Sea Mar Community Health Centers- Kelso BH. We are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Specialty: I have a master’s degrees in addiction counseling and extensive experience working youth and adults with trauma, PTSD, severe mental illnesses, depression, and substance use disorders. Evidenced Based Interventions: With a background in both psychiatric and substance use disorder inpatient facilities, I utilize evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Suicidality intervention, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Trauma-Informed Care, Solution-Focused Therapy (SF), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Addiction Counseling to support individuals on their healing journey.
Treatment: I believe in a holistic approach to treatment, recognizing the importance of addressing the mind, body, and spirit. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your family, I am dedicated to helping children, youth, adults, and families rediscover hope and resilience. Together, we can create a path toward recovery and wellness.
About Myself: I am a Longview and Kelso native who has seen the impacts of trauma on families and the community. I have a passion for providing therapy and I also manage the facility. My experiences have helped me develop the empathy needed to connect with my patients no matter where they are in your recovery journey. Languages: English, Intermediate Portuguese Education: Master’s in Addiction Counseling from Grand Canyon University
Education: Masters in Addiction Counseling
Institution: Grand Canyon University
Board Certification:National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC). Department of Health
Area of Specialty: Child and Family Therapy, Trauma Informed Care. Crisis Intervention Prevention. Medicated Assisted Treatment. Outpatient Treatment Services. Intensive Outpatient. Motivational Interviewing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Deferred Prosecution. Person Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Languages: English, Intermediate Portuguese