
Two Worlds,
One Path
Life is a journey of growing pains, life learnings, and healing from the psychospiritual bumps and bruises that define us.
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Why not write about it?
About Me
I'm an autistic and all around neurodivergent weirdo currently living just outside of Portland, Oregon. Originally from New Hampshire, I began writing creatively at five years old after falling in love with books at the local Book Corner bookshop. As with so many life paths, I diverged from creative writing to focus on academic studies and presenting white papers in anthropology and American Indian Studies. After completing a second masters degree and developing a successful career in Marriage, Couples, and Family therapy, I decided to avoid my student loans and go back to school for another masters in English and Creative Writing.
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My writing is primarily in two genres: speculative non-fiction/memoir and epic fantasy. I focus primarily on novel length projects, but have recently published both short and flash fiction as well as a literary essay. I am currently shopping for representation for at least two works.
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When not focusing on writing, I can be found at the barn with my Arabian horse, Ki, or walking the infinite, beautiful paths of the Pacific Northwest with my rescue pup, Auggie.
Work Experience
Healing Haven, LLC
Milwaukie, OR
Assistant Clinical Director
May 2020- Present
Stable Balance, LLC
Lake Oswego, OR
Owner/Primary Therapist
February 2019-Present
Lewis and Clark College
Portland, OR
Adjunct Faculty
Fall 2018- Present
For further details regarding employment and services offered including therapy, training workshops, supervision, and consultations, please see www.stablebalancellc.com.
Education
2022-2024
Southern New Hampshire University
MA, English and Creative Writing
GPA 4.0
Sigma Tau Delta, National English Honors Society
2012-2015
Lewis and Clark College
MA, Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy
GPA 4.0
Specializations: Culturally-specific trauma treatment and eating disorders
2005-2008
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
MA, Anthropology
GPA 3.97
Specializations: American Indian Studies, Genomics
2001-2005
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
BA, Anthropology
GPA 4.0
Specializations: Spanish Minor, Honors Program, Lambda Alpha