You may be here because something in your life is asking for your attention.
Maybe you are navigating a transition.
Maybe you are questioning what you believe.
Maybe you are carrying grief you have not fully named.
Maybe your work, relationship, identity, or creative life is changing.
Maybe you are not sure what comes next, but you know you need space to listen.
About Deb
Let me Introduce Myself:
Thanks for taking a moment to explore whether working with me might be a good fit for you.
I love being with people at any point of their journey of belief and disbelief, disillusionment and discovery, rupture and recovery. I have spent a lot of time as an artist writing words and music often with the hope that the listener would feel welcome to wonder about God. For me this includes all things related to your journey, your doubt, your faith, your rage, your grief, your story and family of origin. Often, one or more of these are part of someone’s discovery, loss, redemption and refuge.
Maybe you still love your faith but no longer know how to inhabit it in the way you once did. Maybe you are struggling with the faith / beliefs you were raised by, questioning what you were taught, wrestling with doubt, grieving the loss of certainty, or trying to reconcile your spiritual beliefs with your lived experience.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State for 16 years, I have worked as a psychotherapist, crisis worker, graduate counseling program instructor, group facilitator, and artist. And as mentioned, for 30 years, I have also been making sense of life, faith, suffering, beauty, and love through songwriting and performance.
My own life has shaped the way I walk alongside and listen: with curiosity rather than judgment, compassion without sentimentality, and a deep respect for the complexity of being a human in search of meaning and connection.
What I offer is space and undivided attention; thoughtful listening and honest reflection; emotional steadiness and rooted encouragement; and space to explore the questions that may not have felt safe to ask anywhere else. My hope for you is that you will be able to slow down, talk about what’s true for you and Walk into What Matters for you right now.
What Matters Now
Grief & Little Griefs
Walking through the quiet spaces of loss and the complex terrain of grief, we offer a safe space for honest dialogue and the gentle re-weaving of your story.
Meaningful Change
You may be in a season where something is changing, even if you do not yet know what it means. Together, we can make space for transitions in your work, relationships, identity, or life—and listen for the next honest step.
Faith, Identity & Creativity
You may be questioning what you believe, who you are becoming, or what part of you wants to come alive again. Bring your honest questions, spiritual uncertainty, and creative longing without pressure to arrive at quick answers.
“Some questions do not need to be rushed into answers. They need room, honesty, and good company.”
Book Now
Use the contact form to connect with Deb and schedule a time to talk.
Not sure where to begin? Start with a complimentary 15-minute Discovery and Connection Call to explore whether working with Deb feels like the right fit.
Ready to step into a deeper conversation? Book a Walk With Deb—an in-person walk-and-talk or virtual session offering a grounded place to speak honestly, untangle the noise, and listen for what matters now. You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out. Simply bring what feels real, unsettled, meaningful, or ready to be heard.
+1 (206) 290-1938
North Oregon Coast