Hi there! I’m Isaac (he/his)
I come from a varied family background, born to a mother who is a first-generation Filipino immigrant and a father descended from the first Europeans to arrive in the United States. Additionally, I grew up in a conservative part of Montana, and while I appreciated many sincere friendships within this community, I also grappled with the complexities of my identity amid a lack of nuanced discussions on race, culture, and social forces.
Despite these challenges, I cultivated a deep passion for cultural understanding and humility, embracing my heritage while navigating through confusion and pain. My journey led me to Portland, OR, where I found a community that allowed me to further connect with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals.
In this journey, I also encountered personal struggles with trauma and insomnia. Like many facing insomnia, I found it challenging to find non-medication-based treatment options. These experiences fueled my determination to expand my clinical skills in treating trauma and insomnia, ensuring I can provide the best care for my clients today.
My credentials and education
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (C7567). I earned my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Montana State University. As a counselor, I bring diverse experience working in various counseling and health settings including college counseling, community health, and private practice organizations.
My Approach
As a counselor, I strive to create a collaborative and compassionate space where you can feel understood and supported in navigating life's challenges. I value your unique identity and experiences, believing they are integral to our work together.
Drawing from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and post-modern theories, I aim to equip you with practical coping skills and valuable insights. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, and identity issues, with additional expertise in trauma and insomnia support. By continuously seeking education and training in best multicultural practices as well as drawing from my own experiences, I ensure I am grounding my approach in social justice and cultural responsiveness. Additionally, as a queer and Filipino therapist, I am deeply committed to serving LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.
Counseling is a personalized journey, tailored to your needs. I prioritize your perspective and consent throughout our work together.
Thank you for considering me as your counselor. I invite you to schedule a free, 20-minute consultation to see if we will be the right fit for each other.
I support individual adults (18+) from a variety of backgrounds, genders, sexualities, and abilities with the following experiences:
● Anxiety
● Insomnia
● Depression
● Trauma
● Significant life transitions
● Deepening self-awareness
● Attuning to personal values
● Self-esteem issues
● LGBTQIA+ concerns
● BIPOC concerns