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 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:

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

  • Advanced Certificate in Therapeutic Life Story Work (TLSW) as of November 14, 2024 through Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC), a narrative therapy specifically for people who have experienced adoption or foster care,

  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship—EFCT Therapist 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.

About my practice

Do you take insurance?

Yes! I currently accept Aetna, Care Oregon, Open Card, Oregon Health Plan, Pacific Source Community Solutions, Providence, and Moda.

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.