About Me

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LH 61056008) providing telehealth services to adult individuals residing in Washington State. I graduated from Seattle University in 2017 with a Master of Arts in Psychology and have been working in the field of mental health for 12 years. I primarily utilize IFS (Internal Family Systems) but often incorporate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and mindfulness-based approaches. My own long time practice of Vipassana meditation also influences my work.

My previous work experience includes volunteering as a women's advocate at a confidential emergency shelter for women and their children fleeing domestic violence. I also worked for five years as a mental health specialist at an inpatient psychiatric hospital for involuntarily committed adults experiencing mental health crises. Prior to launching my private practice, I provided therapy and case management services at a community mental health agency serving a diverse population of unhoused adults suffering from severe and complex trauma.

My Approach

I approach therapy from the perspective that life experiences and what they mean to us influence how we navigate our struggles, our lives, our relationships, and the world. I am committed to practicing with compassion, acceptance and non-judgment and aim to help clients shift from going through life in a habitual way to living in a more intentional and meaningful way.

Initially our work together will involve a period of assessment so that I can get a better understanding of who you are and what is or is not working for you. After this period of assessment, we will discuss your goals for treatment and develop a plan to move forward. From time to time I will check in with you to ensure you are getting what you want from therapy.

Specialties

anxiety

depression

relationship issues

racial identity

anger management

childhood sexual abuse

trauma

multicultural concerns