Contact Information

Multnomah Village
2929 SW Multnomah Blvd., Suite 304 Portland, OR 97219 (503) 452-0240 Click here for a map to this location.

E-Mail	Fax	24hr Phone
spaks	(503) 546-2659	(503) 452-0240

Education

Highest Degree Earned: MA
Discipline: Counseling Psychology

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology and a Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling.

I have worked in a community mental health and addictions agency as a Dual Diagnosis Specialist.

I also have experience working as a Crisis Intervention Specialist in a
hospital emergency room.

I am a certified graduate of the Authentic Happiness Coaching Program, which promotes the use of positive psychology principles to help people find more pleasure, flow and meaning in their lives.

I previously worked in the field of international education as a teacher, advisor, teacher trainer, counselor and intercultural trainer. In addition to my private practice, I currently work as a college counselor in a multicultural program.

Professional Focus

I work with people who are experiencing problems such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, transition, relationship problems, questions of
identity, sexuality and addiction disorders.
Addictions: I support people in recovery who are ready to create a new life for themselves.

Cross-cultural: I work with individuals who are experiencing problems with cultural adaptation, cross-cultural marriages, and feelings of loss of identity. I offer workshops and groups for people from other cultures who want to improve their lives in the U.S.



Populations Served: Adults, Elders, Gay, Geriatric, Lesbian, OR Directory

Office Settings: Private Practice (solo)

Specialty Training: National Certified Counselor
Graduate, Authentic Happiness Coaching Program
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Usual and Customary Fee: $100 per 50 minute hour.

This therapist offers a discount for payment at the time of service when there is no requirement for billing or other financial paperwork.

Couples $120 for 60 minutes
Groups $50 for 90 minutes

Affiliations:

Professional Affiliations / Activities:
American Mental Health Alliance
Existential-Humanistic Northwest (founding member)
Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon
National Board of Certified Counselors