Hi, I'm Jamie.
I’ve had the privilege of working in the mental health and social services field in Coos County for several years, gaining valuable experience with a wide range of individuals and communities. While pursuing my degree in counseling, I served as a college career coach and later as a case manager, where I developed an understanding of the unique needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities. In 2017, I earned my M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. After graduating, I began working as a therapist and case manager at a local agency, supporting adults living with chronic mental health conditions. I also spent five years as a school-based mental health therapist, providing counseling to youth ages 8–18 across several local schools.
Today, I’m grateful to be doing my dream job—working in private practice, where I can offer personalized care and support to individuals on their path to healing and growth.
Today, I’m grateful to be doing my dream job—working in private practice, where I can offer personalized care and support to individuals on their path to healing and growth.
My Approach
I believe my role as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your strengths, goals, and concerns. Together, we’ll work to gain insight into the areas of your life you’d like to better understand or change, and move toward meaningful, lasting growth—at a pace that feels right for you.
Our work will be collaborative and tailored to your unique needs. While my foundation is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), I take an eclectic and holistic approach, integrating techniques from other modalities as appropriate. I also consider the connection between mind, body, and spirit to support your overall well-being.
Our work will be collaborative and tailored to your unique needs. While my foundation is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), I take an eclectic and holistic approach, integrating techniques from other modalities as appropriate. I also consider the connection between mind, body, and spirit to support your overall well-being.
How does therapy work?
Therapy is a personal, individualized process that allows a person to have a safe, non-judgmental place to open up about anything that might be making life a little tough, or a lot tough. Therapy is a place to talk about past and current events, how you feel and how you respond to situations, and what barriers might be getting in your way. Depending on what issues you are facing, we may delve deep and come to a greater understanding of the what and why of your experiences or we may decide to take a solution-focused approach and just move forward with change. With either approach, we will set goals, monitor your progress and adapt as needed. Coping skills and behavioral change will be a focus in treatment and "homework" is typically part of the practice. Homework might include practicing breathing, mindfulness, movement, tracking thought patterns and the use of other strategies that you might learn.
Through the therapeutic process, clients can get "unstuck", learn new coping strategies, gain insight to better understand themselves or situations, and they can learn to ride life's waves with greater ease.
Through the therapeutic process, clients can get "unstuck", learn new coping strategies, gain insight to better understand themselves or situations, and they can learn to ride life's waves with greater ease.
Where are sessions held?
Therapy sessions are offered in person in a comfortable, private office located in a quiet medical park in Coos Bay—designed to help you feel at ease. For those with busy schedules or a preference for virtual care, I also offer flexible and secure telehealth options, so you can access support from the comfort of your own space.
