I’m an engaged, curious, and collaborative therapist.
I believe therapy works best when it feels like a real conversation with someone who is paying close attention.
I’ll ask questions, notice patterns, offer observations, and sometimes challenge you. I’ll also tell you when something I’m suggesting doesn’t seem to fit.
“Therapy with me is collaborative. I bring my training and experience; you bring an expertise that I can never have — the experience of being you.”
I’m here to help you understand yourself, not to tell you who you should become.
Clarity and Choice
My job is to help you understand yourself more clearly, recognize patterns that may no longer be serving you, and find ways of responding that give you more choice.
Support and Pacing
We work at a pace that respects your nervous system. Growth doesn’t require overwhelming yourself or pushing past your limits.
Warmth and Humor
There may be tears. There may also be laughter, sarcasm, awkward moments, and times when we both recognize that something is simply ridiculous. You don’t need to perform therapy correctly. You don’t need the perfect words, profound insights, or an ability to explain exactly why you feel the way you do.
A warm, grounded space
Therapy works best when you are met with warmth, unhurried pacing, and a space where you can feel at ease being yourself.
Professional Background
Licensure
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of Washington and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. I provide telehealth services to clients in Washington State.
Education
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Pacific Lutheran University, 2002
- Master of Social Work (MSW), University of Washington, 2008.
- Advanced education and experience in trauma-informed care, somatic therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Experience
Diverse clinical experience in community mental health and higher education settings, including specialized work with survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence.
13 years in clinical private practice.
Dedicated exclusively to providing secure telehealth psychotherapy throughout Washington State.