Joanne graduated with her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Fox University in 2023. She also completed George Fox University’s Trauma-Informed Care Certificate through their Trauma-Response Institute in 2025. Prior to coming to Empowering Choices, she worked for Kairos NW in residential treatment with youth ages 17.5 to 24 years-old assisting them with managing their mental health while developing independent living skills.
Joanne enjoys collaborating with people to accomplish their goals for their lives. She approaches the therapeutic relationship from a person-centered foundation providing unconditional positive regard and empathy. In addition, she also uses a Jungian approach in exploring the root of situations as well as assisting clients with the development of knowing who they are. She integrates play therapy, sandplay therapy, and art as desired by clients. She is passionate about people’s development through life stages and assists with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and attachment. Joanne works with a variety of ages.
Joanne graduated with her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Fox University in 2023. She also completed George Fox University’s Trauma-Informed Care Certificate through their Trauma-Response Institute in 2025. Prior to coming to Empowering Choices, she worked for Kairos NW in residential treatment with youth ages 17.5 to 24 years-old assisting them with managing their mental health while developing independent living skills.
Joanne enjoys collaborating with people to accomplish their goals for their lives. She approaches the therapeutic relationship from a person-centered foundation providing unconditional positive regard and empathy. In addition, she also uses a Jungian approach in exploring the root of situations as well as assisting clients with the development of knowing who they are. She integrates play therapy, sandplay therapy, and art as desired by clients. She is passionate about people’s development through life stages and assists with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and attachment. Joanne works with a variety of ages.
