Racial Trauma

Graduate Student Intern

I work with:

I Specialize In:

Who I Work With

I support children, young adults, and parents who may be facing challenges such as:

Racism, discrimination, or bullying
Anxiety, life transitions, or low self-esteem
Parenting struggles, especially for parents of children ages 5–10 who feel stuck or overwhelmed in managing emotions and behaviors

What Makes My Approach Unique

My work is grounded in clinical training that is both evidence-based and flexible, allowing me to honor the unique cultural backgrounds and life experiences of each client. I take a collaborative, client-centered, and strengths-based approach, ensuring that treatment feels supportive and empowering.

The Benefits of Therapy

Through our work together, you can expect to:

Build confidence in expressing and managing emotions
Develop practical tools to cope with stress and navigate challenges
Strengthen parenting skills and feel more effective in supporting your child
Make meaningful progress toward the goals that matter most to you

Jesse Cetz, MA

August 12, 2025

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

I work with:

I Specialize In:

Are you navigating one of these areas in your life?

Relationship issues
Marital conflicts
Intercultural communication
Racial/ethnic identity exploration
Systemic racism
Life transitions
Grief and loss
Men’s issues
Anxiety and depression
Premarital support

What would it look like to work with me?

I believe in helping you on your path toward flourishing relationships. I am a first-generation Latino with white privilege who grew up in a low-socioeconomic neighborhood. I received my master’s degree from George Fox University in Marriage, Couples and Family counseling. I utilize an attachment-based approach (Emotionally Focused Therapy) that emphasizes change occurring in the therapy room with an exploration of core emotions at the root. I also use mindfulness as a way to gain awareness into the present moment. I have 4.5 years of experience in higher education helping young adults navigate racial/ethnic identities and life transitions. You can expect me to show up as the unique me because I value you bringing your unique you.

Potential counseling outcomes

Learning how to communicate with your partner
Feeling connected with your partner
Increased understanding of your internal world
Identifying and expressing your emotional needs

Paris Hunt, LCSW

July 21, 2025

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I work with:

I Specialize In:

Does this sound familiar?

Are you struggling with perfectionism and procrastination?
Do you find that you tend to leave yourself out of the equation when making decisions, then struggle later with burn out and resentment?
Do you struggle with self-esteem or emotional regulation in conjunction with neurodivergence (imposter syndrome, burn-out, RSD, reactivity)?
Are you an adult child of parents with addiction issues/personality issues?
Are you experiencing emotional struggles or burn-out related to being in a caregiving profession or family role?
Do you need a dedicated space to process grief and loss?

I can help.

I have significant professional experience working with people recovering from acute mental health crises, people navigating end-of-life and/or dementia as a patient or caregiver, and people in early recovery from active substance addiction.
I’m well into mid-life, which means I have personal experience navigating many life issues.
I have a lot of experience working on multi-disciplinary teams with other providers. I enjoy helping others in the mental and physical healthcare fields maintain emotional sustainability in their work roles.

What can you expect?

Increased ability to stay present and embodied throughout the day, thereby allowing you to better recognize and meet physical and emotional needs, recognize thinking patterns and enjoy opportunities for connection and pleasant experiences.
Increased insight into how family, work and other social dynamics are affecting your nervous system, including your thoughts and the things you do to cope.
Increased insight into how unmet needs result in unpleasant emotions, how to recognize emotions in the body, and how to use values (rather than just emotions and mood) as guides for decision-making/action.
Increased ability to consistently keep yourself in the equation when making decisions. Increase in compassionate accountability for self and others.

Nooshi Ghasedi, MA, NCC

December 18, 2024

Professional Counselor Associate

I work with:

I Specialize In:

Does this sound familiar?

You’ve experienced emotional trauma and want to process it in a safe environment.
You’re navigating depression, anxiety, and life stressors.
You want to grow through life’s challenges while honoring your individual and/or cultural values.

I can help.

I offer an authentic and relatable style to create a space where you can feel safe to be fully yourself.
As a bicultural second-generation immigrant and woman of color, I understand the impacts of being “othered” and will validate your lived experiences.
My approach is collaborative, person-centered, and offered through a feminist lens of reduced power dynamics. YOU are the expert on yourself, and I am here to offer support along your journey.

What can you expect?

Achieve a deeper understanding of yourself and your patterns to create more self-awareness and the ability to foster the changes you seek.
Create a lifestyle where your needs are spoken and honored through intentional relationships (including with yourself!) and solid boundaries.
Identify your strengths to cultivate resilience to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and self-compassion.

I believe that self-awareness and self-compassion are the foundations to finding more emotional peace. Counseling is a partnership between therapist and client where we will explore conscious and unconscious patterns to find more emotional balance. I take a person-centered, trauma-informed, and feminist approach to therapy, and I draw from a variety of frameworks like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Strengths-Based perspectives. Therapy with me involves exploring and untangling the patterns keeping you stuck, so you can create a life that feels more balanced, intentional, and meaningful.

Ashley Tecson, CSWA

September 25, 2024

Clinical Social Worker Associate

Does this sound familiar?

Feeling hopeless, alone, too much or not enough?
Overwhelmed with changes happening in your life and the world around you?
Are past trauma and hardship affecting your ability to navigate relationships and functioning day to day?

I Can Help.

I have a relational perspective and approach every client as a person first rather than a diagnosis, connecting to my clients with humor, empathy, and authenticity
I believe there is no “one size fits all” and I pull from several modalities and resources to find what works best for you based on your unique wants, needs, and beliefs
I have both professional and personal experience helping others with depression, anxiety, suicidality, trauma, and the challenges of navigating the world as part of the BIPOC and LGBTQ2IA+ communities.

What can you expect?

A safe space to reflect, ask questions, and be seen and heard exactly as you are, free of any judgment
Improved capacity to cope with and reframe adversity, change, difficult feelings, and detrimental patterns
A more empowered sense of self with increased insight into your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and how to move forward in a way that best serves you

Brendan Moore, CSWA

September 25, 2024

Clinical Social Worker Associate

I work with:

I Specialize In:

Does this sound familiar?

Are you or your teen navigating questions around identity (such as gender, culture, race, disability)?
Are you struggling with repetitive relationship or career conflicts that don’t make sense?
Are you trying to adapt to and make meaning out of a painful event (breakup, divorce, illness, death, or other loss)?

I Can Help.

I work with clients to identify and change how unconscious patterns from the past show up painfully in the present
My advanced training in psychoanalysis, literature, and feminist theory have taught me to focus not just on symptoms, but on the life story of the person in front of me
Culture and structures of exploitation contribute strengths and vulnerabilities to every person’s life, and I strive to welcome these concerns into the consulting room in a spirit of humility

What can you expect?

You will derive greater satisfaction and meaning from life, work, and relationships
You will experience more clarity on issues of identity, love, and long-term goals
You will find improved resilience in the face of life’s challenges

Savannah Rigney, MA

August 20, 2024

Professional Counselor Associate

Does this sound familiar?

Feeling overwhelmed by significant life changes or experiencing issues related to complex trauma?
Striving to build trust in yourself and secure relationships with others?
Are you seeking a life filled with more joy, purpose, and sense of peace?

I Can Help.

In our work together, I’ll guide you through a journey of self-discovery, helping you understand the connection between your mind and body, and supporting you in creating new patterns and insights that align with your personal hopes and goals.
I’m trained in a holistic and systematic approach, which means I consider how all aspects of your life have influenced you.
I approach our work with compassion and curiosity, always fostering hope and confidence in your healing journey.

What can you expect?

Let go of the burdens from the past, heal emotional wounds, and address the effects of trauma.
Enhanced self-awareness and understanding of your relationship with others.
Deeper access to your inner self, fostering qualities such as playfulness, connection, self-belief, and compassion.

Collin King, LPC

January 11, 2024

Licensed Professional Counselor

I work with:

I Specialize In:

Does this sound familiar?

Struggling with self-criticism, self-hatred, worry, shame, and overthinking?
Wanting to explore identity, grief, or chronic health issues?
Feeling lost, wanting to die, or wanting to hurt yourself?
Having difficulty understanding or accepting aspects of yourself or your life?

I Can Help.

I know what it’s like to be both a therapist AND a client. I really believe in the power of therapy because I’ve seen the benefits in my own life.
I aim to be open and collaborative with everyone I work with, and I really try to understand. You’ll often hear me say things like, “I’m hearing this… am I tracking with you?”
One of my deep beliefs is this: “Our brains are always trying to protect us.” If we start from this more accepting place, then change can happen.

What can you expect?

More self-acceptance and understanding.
A shift from “This part of me is bad” to “Maybe this part of me serves a purpose.”
More tools for managing anxiety, anger, shame, numbness, and other difficult emotions

Jordan Tangavelou, LMFT

September 13, 2022

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Does this sound familiar?

Struggling with finding joy in life, feeling lost during life transitions, feeling stuck in the past, or scared of what the future holds?
Experiencing negative experiences due to racism, discrimination, and trauma?
Having difficulty connecting and communicating with loved ones?

I Can Help.

My work with clients is collaborative. In the process of therapy, we will explore your strengths and your history of adaptation to difficult circumstances, and develop a plan to support your ongoing positive changes.
My background as an Asian-American child of a refugee and an international adoptee from a mixed family helps me to see the importance of how context shapes people’s lives. My life experiences and background aid me in connecting with clients authentically and nonjudgmentally.
I have 7 years of experience working with school-aged children and adolescents in the mental health field.

What can you expect?

You will be able to practice acceptance of your life circumstances which provides clarity for how to move forward.
A recognition of yourself as the hero of your story pushes back against feelings of helplessness and purposelessness.
Improvement in communication skills and the ability to better handle strong emotions helps couples and families to have more positive interactions and reduces harmful interactions.

Amanda Bueffel, LMFT

July 25, 2022

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I work with:

I Specialize In:

Build understanding, connection, and confidence in your life and relationships.

Does this sound familiar?

Struggling to communicate or connect with others?
Feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed?
Facing difficult life changes or transitions?
Stuck in recurring conflicts with your partner(s)?

I Can Help.

I take a holistic approach, considering your relationships, values, and life experiences to help you live your truth. In a warm, collaborative, and judgment-free space, clients explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while working toward meaningful goals. My background in education and nonprofit work allows me to support people of all ages through stress, trauma, and life transitions. I also help partners facilitate conversations that build trust, understanding, and connection.

What can you expect?

Greater insight into yourself and others
Improved communication and emotional expression
Increased confidence and clarity in navigating daily challenges
Stronger, healthier connections in your romantic relationships

Mindy Laroco, LPC

June 7, 2022

Licensed Professional Counselor

I Work With:

I Specialize In:

Does this sound familiar?

Wanting help in learning how to identify and talk about emotions?
Feeling down or stuck in everyday life routines?
Experiencing a heaviness due to past traumas or experiences

I Can Help.

I would be honored to hold space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings
Clients experience a warm, safe space and encouragement to reach their goals
I look forward to walking with you on your journey toward healing

What can you expect?

Clients have walked away with better, more effective ways of coping with life stresses
I have worked with clients to help them feel reconnected with who they are
I have experience in working with clients to help them learn to effectively handle emotions

It is so wonderful that you are taking this next step to care for yourself or a loved one! I offer a safe, healing counseling space that is full of emapthy and encouragement. Together, we will create an environment that is unique to your personal experiences and strengths that will help us work towards your goals. I have a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certificate in Family and Relationship therapy and I have experience working with adolescents and adults with a range of presenting conerns such as anxiety, depression, relationships, substance abuse concerns, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with clients of diverse backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, cultures, and spiritual beliefs and practices.

April Lightcap, PhD

June 23, 2021

Licensed Psychologist