Meet Molly
(she, her, hers)
Molly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of professional experience supporting individuals across a range of community, educational, and clinical settings. She has dedicated more than 30 years to working within and alongside the Deaf community as an educator, interpreter, and mental health provider.
Molly believes that trust and openness are the foundation of an effective therapeutic relationship. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space where clients feel supported in exploring their experiences and building meaningful change. Her approach is warm, empathetic, and authentic, with a strong commitment to allyship and individualized care.
Molly has experience working with clients navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, identity development, and gender exploration. She supports clients in fostering self-discovery and resilience through a strengths-based lens, helping them align their goals with improved overall quality of life.
Her therapeutic approach integrates narrative therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), elements of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). She also incorporates a culturally responsive and Deaf-centered framework in her work.
Molly is committed to providing care within a Deaf-centered, linguistically accessible, and culturally affirming therapeutic environment.
She is licensed in Oregon, Texas, and Virginia. Her pronouns are she/her/hers.
EDUCATION
- Masters of Social Work, Clinical Focus, Specialization in Behavioral Health Integration Program, Portland State University
- Masters of Science, Teacher Preparation: Deafness, Western Oregon University
- Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Emphasis: American Sign Language, University of Alaska, Anchorage
- American Sign Language/English Interpreting Program, Western Oregon University
