— If you need some support for navigating life stressors, transitions, overwhelming emotions, relational issues, or the intense pain of trauma or loss, I am here for you.  It is a privilege for me to hold space for individuals that are struggling.  We are all on a journey in search of meaning and purpose, and sometimes we run into blocks and obstacles.  My goals include collaboration about identifying strengths and values, developing and implementing healthy boundaries in relationships, increasing health coping tools, and improving outcomes.  I have experience treating individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma and loss, crises, life transitions, and relationship issues.  

I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Washington.  I received my Master’s in education in Guidance and Counseling.  I have worked in the mental health field for over 17 years and I also taught as an adjunct instructor at a local college for 12 years.  Interventions that I pull from include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma informed interventions, EMDR, and I prefer to use an integrated approach in providing assessment and therapy services.  Exploration of spiritual views and practices, when desired, is often helpful to clients, therefore, I am open to working with individuals who are interested in integrating a Christian perspective into the counseling process. I appreciate the complex issues that can contribute to problems in relationships and experiences of individuals, and attempt to tailor my services to best meet the needs of adult and adolescent individuals and couples.