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About Me

I’m Abeytax (ah-bay-tosh), an Afro-Indigenous Taíno, non-binary, queer Professional Counselor Associate with a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. I have experience working in community mental health and supervised clinical settings, supporting children, families, and adults with a wide range of needs. My work is rooted in culturally humble, trauma-informed care and guided by a commitment to liberation and healing justice. Before entering the clinical field, I spent over ten years as a professional life coach and a diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice consultant. That work centered identity development, resilience, and personal growth, and continues to shape how I think about power, context, and relationship in therapy. I especially enjoy working with LGBTQIA2S+ clients and Black, Indigenous, and other People of the Global Majority, as well as people navigating trauma, identity-related stress, and the impacts of systemic oppression. I believe therapy is most effective when it honors the whole person, their culture, relationships, body, and story.

Therapeutic Approach

My therapeutic approach is grounded in liberation psychology, trauma- informed care, and narrative practices. I also integrate somatic awareness, parts work, and teachings from the Taíno Medicine Wheel to support balance, reflection, and growth. These approaches help clients explore different aspects of themselves with curiosity and compassion while staying connected to their strengths. I work diligently to create an affirming, supportive space where clients feel safe being honest about their experiences without having to over-explain or minimize themselves. I see therapy as a partnership and endeavor to center client autonomy, cultural context, and lived wisdom. My goal is to support clients in building self-trust, developing practical tools for emotional regulation, and navigating both personal and systemic challenges with greater clarity.

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Credentials & Experience

University in 2025. My training focused on understanding mental health concerns and developing practical skills for supporting people through stress, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As part of my education, I completed supervised clinical training in community mental health settings, including Liberation Institute and Lifeworks NW. In these roles, I worked with children, families, elders, and adults from diverse backgrounds, including transgender and queer clients and people of the global majority. I provided group, individual, and family therapy, supported clients in setting goals, and helped them build coping skills and greater emotional awareness. I completed over 600 hours of supervised clinical training, including more than 220 hours of direct client work, under the guidance of licensed clinicians. I am a registered Professional Counselor Associate in Oregon and am currently pursuing full licensure under ongoing clinical supervision.

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Outside the Office

Outside of therapy, I enjoy traditional green-wood carving (mostly spoons) and vegetable gardening as ways to stay grounded and connected to the natural world. I’m also a guitar player and a lifelong Star Trek nerd who appreciates stories about collective care, ethical dilemmas, and imagining better futures. These outlets help me stay balanced and present in my work.