I work with individuals ages 18 and up. I believe symptoms are a request from the psyche to grow — whether this manifests as depression, anxiety, or just a feeling that you want more from your life or your relationships. Or you may be experiencing a transition, grief, or loss and need support to navigate this change. Therapy creates a space in which growth and healing naturally happen. I believe humans have an inherent tendency toward health and self-actualization. We are hard-wired to live good and meaningful lives, but sometimes need support to do so. Therapy helps clients feel “safe and seen,” which helps people feel better, but it also helps them think better and take action to change their lives.

I use an eclectic variety of humanistic modalities with individual clients, including Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, the Emotional Freedom Technique, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe our health behaviors (exercise, nutrition, social connection, sleep, and spiritual practices) greatly influence mental and emotional wellness. Accordingly, I am in the process of becoming a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Practitioner to help my patients maximize overall wellness.

I especially love working with busy professionals, helping them find greater focus, career satisfaction, and happiness. As someone with experience in the legal, political, and corporate sectors, I specialize in burnout, stress management, and work/life balance. I greatly enjoy helping my clients feel more satisfied in their work lives. Sometimes this means a job or career change, and I find it very rewarding to support patients as they navigate this process. I received my MA from the Leadership Institute of Seattle, so I understand organizational systems and am equipped to help leaders lead more effectively.

I also love working with parents, supporting them as they navigate the hardest job in the world. My work with parents is informed by Structural Family Therapy, Positive Discipline, attachment research, and the work of Dan Siegel, John Gottman, Wendy Mogel, and others. I am also trained to treat pregnant and postpartum women and their partners, helping them take care of themselves as they adjust to life with babies and young children.

Before becoming a therapist, I worked in law and public policy, with a focus on improving safety net programs for families and vulnerable populations. I enjoy nature, meditation, outdoor adventures, playing the guitar (badly), getting lost in a book, and spending time with my three amazing young adult children and their friends. I am committed to health and wellness for individuals, families, society, and the planet.

Credentials:

Master of Arts, Psychology, The Leadership Institute of Seattle (2016)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Washington State

Trainings:

Certified Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner
Certified Perinatal Mental Health practitioner
Fellowship in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Certified Mental Heath Integrative Medicine practitioner (in process)
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia practitioner (in process)