Jacey’s role as a counselor is to join you on your journey to identify and remove obstacles in the way of growth for you or your child's life. She has worked as a counselor in nonprofit agencies, college admissions, and K-12 schools. Her goal is to create a nurturing space to discover and explore your or your child’s authentic voice through mind, body, and spirit connection. Developing her therapeutic practice in elementary schools after Hurricane Katrina, Jacey witnessed the impact trauma plays in our lives, especially in developing brains. She believes all humans are resilient and have the ability to heal when given the opportunity. She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is empirically proven to heal those who have endured adverse life experiences. Jacey enjoys exploring the developmental, emotional, and mental health needs of children, adolescents, and women. She is passionate about applying counseling interventions that foster self-expression. Using play therapies with her youngest clients allows them to nonverbally express their inner world. Jacey lives in Bend with her husband and three children. She has a master’s degree in community and school counseling from the University of Denver. Oregon Licensed Professional Counselor C7786.