My name, Andrea, means “godly woman.” I learned that in fifth grade while growing up with a Christian Scientist mother and attending Christian schools. As a born-again Christian, I had a very close relationship with Jesus Christ, but I always understood he was an ascended master and not how we depicted him in church. But it was in Catholic high school, back in 1987 when something truly shifted. I discovered world religions, Buddhism, and Jungian psychology—and for the first time, it was confirmation that the world was so much bigger than what I’d been taught to believe at home. That curiosity turned into a lifelong path of service, healing, and spiritual exploration.

In college, one of my oldest friends introduced me to astrology, opening another doorway into understanding human nature. At 19, a regular at the bank where I worked handed me The Alchemist. That book confirmed what I already felt—that everything is connected, that the divine is always present, and that we’re all being guided by something greater. That moment helped me tune in more deeply to my heart and learn to trust the unseen. It gave me the courage to follow my own inner path from multiple other lifetimes.

I earned a BA in Creative Writing with an emphasis in Editing and Publishing in 1996. I used to say I’d never be a teacher—but the universe had other plans. As a single mom, a close friend encouraged me to try substitute teaching at her school. I earned my emergency credential and soon found myself running my own third-grade classroom. Working with youth lit something up in me—and that fire still burns. I love kids.

Today, I serve on the board of Tigard Turns the Tide and contribute to prevention efforts through the Communities That Care Coalition. I'm especially passionate about trauma-informed education and prevention programs for pre-teens and adolescents—creating safe, supportive spaces where they can build resilience and find the support they need before they find an addiction to soothe the trauma they’ve experienced. I also see myself stepping into state-level policy work, pushing for better access to these resources through our public school education.

My healing journey deepened in 2003 after the loss of my only grandparent. My maternal grandmother, a two-time breast cancer survivor and famous Vaudeville dancer, ultimately passed from an infection and a chest wound that never healed. Through claircognizance, I came to understand the hidden emotional weight of an unhealed heart—especially in someone with sociopathic traits.

Later, after becoming a personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a conversation about her death with my client led me to the work of Caroline Myss. That path eventually brought me to the teachings of Rudolf Steiner at the Center for Anthroposophy, where I earned my high school teaching credential. One of my Waldorf educator’s pointed out that my childhood asthma was connected to a smothering mother, another confirmation. In addition, Steiner’s holistic view of mind, body, and spirit confirmed what I had always sensed: true healing has to be integrated.

After being diagnosed with Graves’ disease, I chose a major lifestyle shift that took me from San Francisco to Portland, Oregon. In 2014, I became a DoTerra Wellness Consultant, deepening my knowledge of botanicals and working directly with therapeutic essential oils. That same year, I was attuned to Pranashakthi Mahavidya Level One—my first step into energy work—which gave me the grounding to hold space for others with strength and clarity, empowering me to alleviate suffering in others while strengthening my own energy field.

In 2016, I began studying the Shamanic Wheel with Rising Fire in Portland, blending indigenous-informed practices into my approach. I also completed all levels of Reiki training, becoming a Reiki Master and Master Teacher. Around the same time, I trained in The Landmark Forum and worked closely with Brent Charleton, MA LMFT, to study Gestalt, experiential, and trauma-informed psychology.

The following year, I joined a Lightworkers Mentorship with Tara Rose and was attuned to Quan Yin’s Compassion Light Ray—a powerful reminder to lead with the heart and further my commitment to compassion-centered healing. In 2018, I trained under Kawena Charlot, director and founder of The Intuitive Path Academy. As a professional psychic, healer, and medium, she helped me harness my innate intuitive abilities—clairvoyance, clairsentience, and claircognizance—and taught me how to work with energy safely and ethically. In 2019, I studied Theta Healing and Marconics to further expand my spiritual toolkit.

In 2021, I completed a Master’s Program in trauma treatment program through NICABM, deepening my understanding of trauma-informed care. By 2023, I became certified in harm reduction and trauma support through the Oregon Health Authority. I'm now a Peer Wellness Specialist, Peer Support Specialist, and Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist—roles that allow me to serve individuals navigating trauma, addiction, and systemic marginalization.

This work has led me to what I now call Trauma-Informed Spirituality. I’ve gone from being a self-described “psychic cheerleader” to a PsychoSpiritual Practitioner, committed to honoring the deep connection between mental health and spiritual well-being.

Currently, I’m a Counselor-in-Training, pursuing my Master’s in Counseling at Lewis & Clark College. My goal is to become a licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor by 2029. This path is deeply personal - a culmination of years of healing and personal growth, enriching my dedication to creating a balanced, inclusive space for growth, transformation, and multidimensional healing. I grew up in an environment marked by emotional, financial, intellectual, spiritual, sexual, and physical abuse. As a survivor of rape, a young single mother, and someone who’s faced addiction, I understand what it’s like to be in pain and searching for relief.

Counseling feels like the natural extension of my own healing—turning my pain into purpose. I’m committed to meeting people where they are, offering compassion without judgment, and helping them uncover the strength they may not yet see in themselves. I’m especially focused on working with youth, underserved communities, intimate partner violence, and those navigating complex trauma.

I’ve created a wellness collective called The House of Healing & Love—a welcoming, affordable space where people can access both traditional and alternative approaches to healing. Services are offered on a sliding scale or supported through flexible payment plans, ensuring accessibility for all. This is more than a 10-year dream coming to fruition—it’s a mission rooted in empathy, lived experience, and a desire to create the kind of support I once needed.

Healing is possible. And I’m here to walk alongside others as they find their way back to themselves.