ABOUT

Hi, I’m Ardyn

WHY I BECAME A THERAPIST: As a young woman in a high-control patriarchal religion, I was disconnected from my body, my mind, and my heart. When the pain of that disconnection became too great, I began my own healing journey - challenging the deeply held beliefs that kept me from experiencing my innate creativity, compassion and inner beauty.

As I found my way back to myself, it became clear that I wanted to help others do the same.

Today, I offer nature-informed therapy and coaching to adults throughout Oregon. Drawing from Jungian psychology, Internal
Family Systems, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Cognitive Therapy, and psychodynamic approaches, I help clients release limiting patterns, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and cultivate lives that feel more authentic, meaningful, and aligned.

I also provide psychedelic preparation and integration counseling, supporting individuals who are exploring transformative experiences within a framework of mindful- ness, deep ecology, and nature-based healing.

More About Me

While healing from my patriarchal training, I uncovered a deep appreciation for all things feminine, and enjoy a reciprocal and abiding relationship with the earth and all She represents. 

I love good writing and art of any kind. At times I write and make art of my own. I actively seek out new ideas and experiences through travel, learning to appreciate how other people think and live. 

I spend my non-therapist hours discovering ways to express my curiosity, creativity and desire to connect with others.

If suffering alone taught, all the world would
be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering
must be added mourning, understanding,
patience, love, openness and the willingness
to remain vulnerable.

— Anne Morrow Lindbergh —

Long before I became a therapist, I began my own personal journey of healing - untangling the conditioned beliefs of my youth, confronting generational wounds, and creating a
life of peace and satisfaction.

The experiences chronicled in my journals became the inspiration for my memoire - a story of self discovery, freedom and the emergence of my authentic identity.

‍ ‍‍ ‍ READ MY STORY

My Philosophy

I believe the natural world
is innately intelligent, beautiful
and unconditional 

I believe every adult
is responsible for deciding the meaning of their life

I believe we each have the
freedom to choose according to our conscience and our joy

I believe in nurturing loving relationships with ourselves, others, and the natural world.

I believe relationships provide
us the opportunity to expand toward our true nature

I believe in compassion
and forgiveness, for ourselves
and for others

My Professional
Background

I received a degree in Sociology from Brigham Young University in 1981. I earned a masters in Social Work, with an emphasis in clinical practice, from Arizona State University in 1991. 

I’m a certified Psilocybin Facilitator in the state of Oregon and am currently working toward certification in nature-based therapy through the Center for Nature-based Therapy. I’ve completed additional trainings in MCBT, IFS, ACT, trauma-informed care, somatic practices, as well as psychodynamic theory. 

I’m a student of life, actively participating and constantly evolving. I am learning, along with you, to live more fully and consciously on this earth during an era of deconstruction, change and expansion.

Frequently Asked
Questions

  • I offer mental health therapy and life coaching for adults in Oregon

  • I combine Internal Family Systems with Mindful Cognitive Behavioral and Acceptance Commitment Therapy to meet the specific needs of each particular client.

  • Individual Counseling $200 (50-55 minutes)

    Life Coaching $200 (50-55 minutes)

  • I currently take the following insurances:

    • CIGNA PPO

    • United Health Care

    • MODA

    • BCBS/REGENCE

    • KAISER

    For services provided out of network, I can provide you with a superbill which you can submit to your insurance company or flexible spending plan for your entitled reimbursement. Please contact your health insurance provider to learn more about your out-of-network benefits.

  • I can provide you with a super-bill which you can submit to your provider for partial or complete reimbursement.

  • I accept Venmo, PayPal, credit cards, FSA and HSA cards.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.