About me

Hey there! My name is Corrine and I am a Professional Counselor Associate and Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) registered in the state of Oregon. I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC). We all look for empathy, understanding, and connection in our lives and relationships. When moving through the world with a non-dominant identity, it can be difficult to find acceptance, confidence and a sense of belonging. As a biracial Chamoru woman, I have been navigating these struggles throughout my life. I hope to work with others who are looking to cultivate relationships with their core identities, while navigating the challenges related to systems of oppression. My clients often identify as people of color, LGBTQ+, disabled, and/or chronically ill, as well as part of nerd, geek or techie communities.

My educational background actually began in the tech world with an undergraduate degree in Digital Technology and Culture. Though I still love aspects of website design and development, and harbor a side passion for digital accessibility, I found myself drawn to a helping career in counseling. After deciding to take a hard pivot career shift, I went back to school and graduated from Portland State University with a masters degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling. 

I believe acknowledging our identities (the core parts that make you, you!) is important to the counseling relationship. My core identities include being a biracial Chamoru woman of color, a cozy games enthusiast, and a lover of animated shows/movies.