What I Help With

While I welcome a range of concerns into the therapy space, here are some areas I’m especially skilled in and passionate about supporting:

  • Anxiety

  • Childhood Trauma Recovery

  • Codependency

  • Perfectionism

  • Burnout

  • Gender Identity (including letters of support for gender affirming care)

  • LGBTQIA+ Concerns

  • Life Transitions

  • Anxiety, Grief, & Trauma Related to Climate Change and Current Events

Who I Work With

I may be a good fit for you if you connect with any of the following statements:

  • You did not receive the support or care you needed as a child

  • You feel overwhelmed, overburdened, and stuck in a cycle of tending to others before yourself

  • You struggle with connecting to a sense of self

  • You feel numb, exhausted, or hopeless

  • You often feel on edge and worried about when the other shoe will drop

  • You want to set boundaries but are unsure of where to start

  • You often feel worried that you have done something wrong

  • You want to experience more joy and vitality on a regular basis

  • You want to feel ok being your authentic self with others

  • You feel anger, despair, or hopelessness about systemic and global issues

  • You feel alone

I work with adult individuals located in the state of Washington.

Finding the right counselor is a key part of beginning therapy. Research shows that the strength of the therapeutic relationship plays a major role in how effective therapy is. That’s why I care about making sure we both feel comfortable with moving forward together. We'll start with a consultation to see if we're a good fit. Gauging fit is based on my clinical knowledge, therapeutic style, and your sense of safety and connection with me.

I have experience working with people from many backgrounds, and find that I especially enjoy working with:

  • LGBTQIA+ individuals

  • People in helping roles (at home or at work)

  • Those who’ve experienced developmental or childhood trauma

  • Creatives

My Approach

I integrate a variety of therapy modalities, tailoring my approach to the unique needs, strengths, and goals of each client. I draw from several evidence-based and relational frameworks. Below are some of the approaches I’ve trained in and may incorporate into sessions:

  • An experiential, humanistic, and relational approach that focuses on the present moment and your lived experience. It emphasizes awareness, self-acceptance, and the power of the present to foster personal growth. You will gain insight into patterns that may be holding you back from how you want to connect with yourself, others, and the world around you.

  • A therapy approach that combines mindfulness and self kindness to build a healthier relationship with yourself. Through this practice, you can learn to be present with your emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them and to cultivate the ability to respond to yourself with warmth and support, as you would a friend or loved one.

  • This approach works from the understanding that we all have different “parts” of us. IFS helps you explore and understand these parts, with the goal of fostering harmony and balance within yourself. This approach fosters emotional healing, self empowerment, and greater internal peace.

  • I focus on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can process their experiences at their own pace. Central to how I work is the understanding that trauma can manifest in many forms, including emotional, psychological, physical, and relational. Trauma is experienced and held in the body, so I incorporate somatic therapy approaches in my work. In my practice, I acknowledge the trauma of systemic oppression and am ready to engage in discussions on this topic as a part of therapy.

  • A form of therapy that integrates the healing power of nature connection with traditional therapy. This can look like holding sessions outside or exploring ways to deepen your connection with nature between sessions. We will explore how our external world may mirror our inner world. This approach recognizes that humans are a part of nature, rather than disconnected from it.

    Check out the Ecotherapy page to learn more.

  • While I don’t follow a traditional or highly structured DBT program, I often integrate core DBT skills into my work in a way that feels organic and responsive to each client’s needs. I draw from DBT to support clients in areas like radical acceptance, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. These tools can offer grounding and clarity when navigating overwhelming emotions or complex relationships.