I am passionate about working with couples and also treat individual adults, families, and teens. My approach to therapy is warm, open, nonjudgemental, and compassionate. I utilize emotionally focused therapy, somatic based therapy and mindfulness in my practice. As an experiential therapist, together we will discover how to establish secure and healing connections to both yourself and to others. By identifying current and historical obstacles we will explore how to transform old patterns and behaviors into healthier interactions and ways of living. I believe each individual is the expert of their own life and has the innate ability to implement new thoughts and behaviors resulting in new perspectives. Your story and your experience matters. I want to hear and listen to your story so I can understand how to best assist you in meeting your goals towards wellness and health. My goal is to create a safe and healing environment where clients feel safe to process their experiences and feel supported to thrive.

Education:

AA in Psychology; Bellevue College
BA in Cultural Anthropology; Western Washington University
MSc in Education; University of Edinburgh Scotland
MA in Marriage and Family Therapy; Antioch University Seattle

Trainings:

Gottman Level 1 Training
EFT Externship, Core Skills (in process), and Certification Track
Experienced in DBT Skills