Welcome to my practice. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years in the mental health and medical field as a psychotherapist and former Registered Nurse. I have experience working with individuals presenting with a wide range of mental health issues. My current practice is considered generalist, focused on providing support for depression, anxiety, stress, family conflict, work issues, trauma, grief, marital issues, and major life transitions for adults age 18 + and seniors over age 65. My practice style is directive and solution focused, grounded in Family Systems Theory. I have served all socioeconomic groups, sexual and gender identities/ LGBTQ, with a wide diversity of social, cultural, and religious backgrounds. I use nursing theory to inform the connections of mind, body, and health.

My work background includes intensive outpatient, inpatient, crisis care, university counseling centers, medical social work, and private practice. My commitment is to help you identify how your presenting issues are impacting your quality of life to help you achieve significant helpful changes. My therapeutic style combines the psychological, emotional, and spiritual with a social-cultural view.

I grew up in a multicultural family with a Scottish father and a Native American mother. I am a mother of four, and grandmother of eight. My husband and I moved to the Northern Oregon Coast five years ago after living in metropolitan cities.

Emergency? If you feel that you are in a crisis, please go to the nearest emergency room or call 988. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1(800) 273-8255. 

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Education:

• Portland State University

  Masters in Clinical Social Work (MSW)

• Linfield College

  Bachelors of Science in Social and Behavioral Sciences (BS)

• Lane Community College

  Associate Degree Nursing (AASN)

Work History:

Private Practice Portland OR 2005-2009

Portland State University Graduate School of Social Work Faculty 2006-2008

Portland State University Counseling Center-2004-2008

Oregon Health Services- Moda 2008-2009

Oregon Health & Science University - Department of Psychiatry Faculty Avel Gordly Center 2009-2015

University of North Carolina @ Charlotte Counseling Center 2015-2018

Delores Sullivan Therapy Private Practice 2020

Prior Nursing work history in Medical Surgical, Oncology, Public Health, & Family Practice