At the core of my work is the humanistic belief that positive change and growth are possible. My work is action-oriented, systems-based, and informed by your creativity, imagination, values, and strengths.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and interactive with a dynamic, ongoing commitment to trauma-informed, body-positive, sex-positive, queer celebrating, culturally responsive care. I am skilled at supporting clients struggling with depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, authenticity, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, grief, recovery from trauma, religious harm, emerging adulthood , work/life/art-making tension, and those needing to reintroduce play and creativity to daily life.
About me...
A little about my experience
I've been working in the mental health field since 2005, in private practice since 2009. I hold the WA State Designation of Mental Health Professional (MHP), Child Mental Health Specialist (CMHS), and Washington State Approved Clinical Supervisor. I earned my Masters in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata University in Pennsylvania. My clinical internship was with the Mazzoni Center for LGBTQ Health & Wellness in Philadelphia. I earned my BFA in Acting/Original Works from Cornish College of the Arts where I was awarded the Kreielsheimer Scholarship.
A little about me
Along with counseling and supervising, I also work as an Educator, Dramaturg, Theatre/Dance Artist, and Teaching Artist. For well-being and attempting balance I participate in creative projects and spend time with my husband and our son, camping, hiking, kayaking, singing badly, and doing yard work. During Covid lockdown I took up tennis. For a non-athlete, later in life learner, I'm not terrible. I value the opportunity to practice cultivating a beginner's mind and tolerating and sometimes even enjoying the learning process. It's hard and fun at the same time.