Who I am

Hi, friends. I’m Sheri.

My life is a richly woven collage of eclectic experiences that are blended together with passion, empathy, and a huge dose of heart.

Mother, partner, farmher, crisis counselor, homeschool teacher, breastfeeding counselor, fiber art business owner, and domestic goddess have all been important roles in my life. Wrapped up in those experiences are layers of nuance including identifying as an infertile woman for most of my adult life and my ever evolving experience with religion and spirituality.

My family is a vibrant mix of neurodiversity, beautifully united through both biology and adoption. They enrich my life and shape who I am, and have formed the foundation of my own unique perspective of the world. I would not be who I am today without them and they are my constant reminder that connection is my foremost goal.

I come into the counseling space with an ability to listen deeply and create space for the most complex of emotions. Just like cattails live in the in-between, our work in the counseling room will make space for the grey areas and I will work hard to create the safe container you need to explore what comes up for you.

Education and Experience

I am a licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Oregon (R9493) as of July 5, 2024 and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and practice under the supervision of Sarah Hockett, LPC and Justin Little, LMFT and am working towards licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I received a Master’s degree in Counseling from Oregon State University-Cascades in June 2024 and a Master’s degree in Education in Counseling Psychology from James Madison University in May 1998.

Additional training or certifications:

  • EMDR Clinician—Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—through EMDR Consultants, who are approved by the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA),

  • Advanced Certificate in Therapeutic Life Story Work (TLSW) through Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC), a narrative therapy specifically for people who have experienced adoption or foster care,

  • EFCT Therapist—Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship—through the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT),

  • Restoration Therapy Level 1 Certification,

  • Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) North America Level 1 and Level 2 Trained,

  • Motivational Interviewing,

  • Attachment theory, and

  • Play therapy.

Memberships

American Counseling Association (ACA)

International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Therapeutic Life Story Work International (TLSWi)

About my practice

Do you take insurance?

Yes! I currently accept Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield (on a limited basis), Cigna (on a limited basis), Moda, Oregon Health Plan (CCOs: Care Oregon, Open Card, and Pacific Source), Pacific Source Commercial, and Providence.

What is your private pay rate?

Individual sessions 53 minutes in length are billed at a rate of $150/session.

Family and couples sessions 53 minutes in length are billed at a rate of $200/session.

How do you take payment?

I accept most major credit cards, health savings accounts (where applicable), cash, and checks.

I have other questions…

Send an email through my contact page or text me at 541-728-3896.