My Story

Since I was a child, I had a natural curiosity and love of the study of mind, consciousness, and different cultures and religions. I spent my 20s exploring and living in East Asia, learning Chinese, studying the ancient healing arts of Qigong and energy medicine, and awakening to the diversity and majesty of our beautiful world.

I completed my undergraduate degree in International Studies and Chinese language at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, and obtained my Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health & Rehabilitation Counseling from Thomas University in Thomasville, Georgia. I currently hold an LPCA in Oregon State. Additionally, I am a YOQI certified Associate Qigong Instructor with years of experience teaching meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and mind-body wellness skills. I have studied these ancient arts extensively under several teachers in Taiwan and Thailand.

At Clear Light Counseling, I believe in a holistic approach to helping you return to your state of balance and inner light. Conditions that I treat include, but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, relationship and intimacy issues, major life transitions, and rediscovering meaning and purpose in life.

I employ a person-centered, strengths-based, holistic approach to therapy, paying special attention to what makes your life unique and worthy of love and connection, regardless of the challenges, doubts, and fears that we all face. Mind-body approaches, as well as techniques utilizing deep compassion, will also be used. We will focus on acceptance and building resilience and flexibility while also moving steadily and lovingly towards the life we truly want to live.

Multicultural individuals and families, as well as those with spiritual or religious traditions, will also be warmly welcomed as we find ways to bring the unique strengths of your tradition into the healing process.

Credentials

Professional Counselor Associate

Current practice - Oregon

I am currently an LPCA, or licensed professional counselor associate, partnered with Mindful Therapy Group. I conduct mental health counseling sessions online with clients from all walks of life.

Career Counselor Intern

August 2022 - July 2023

Georgia

I worked extensively with undergraduate and graduate students at the Thomas University Career Center, helping them find their calling and career path, build a solid resume, pass job interviews, create LinkedIn profiles, and undergo career transitions.

YOQI Qigong Associate Instructor

March 2019 - present

Thailand & Taiwan

I have practiced Qigong since 2017 under various teachers and masters in Taiwan, Thailand, and the US, and have taught professional since 2019 upon obtaining my certification as a YOQI Yoga & Qigong Associate Instructor. I teach Qigong flow, Five Element Theory, Inner Alchemy, breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness.

Multicultural Educator

10 years - China & Taiwan (split between these locations)

I have also been a teacher in Asia for many years. I have taught cultural topics and seminars, music classes, knowledge of tea and tea ceremony, and interfaith topics. I am also an experienced language teacher.