If you’re ready to stop surviving
your life & actually live it,
you’re in the right place.
Work With Me
Finding the right therapist can be tough and I’m honored that you’re here. Therapy can often feel intimidating to start, so I hope to meet you with some humor, authenticity, and space to discover your needs.
Reaching out can often be one of the hardest parts. I am constantly humbled by the acts of courage and healing loudly I get to witness and I never take it lightly. Rest assured, you don’t need it all figured out before reaching out.You aren’t too late or too much - you’re right on time. If you’re ready to explore what healing loudly can look like with my support, I’m honored and humbled to walk that path with you.
Reach out below by filling out the contact form - let me know what you’re looking for in therapy and I’ll reach out within 48 hours.
How I Work
I believe we already have what we need inside of us.
In sessions I invite you to feel your feelings, express what’s happening and moving inside of you, and to stay present with yourself rather than slipping into shut down, overwhelm, numbness, perfectionism, or performance. I see these things happening because your body has become so good at protecting itself. Together, we will invite your mind and body into deeper understanding and honesty of what you need in this moment. We do this by slowing down and paying attention to what your system is telling you - and instead of controlling your reactions, you learn to feel and express yourself honestly. You learn to be present and you begin to trust yourself.
I’m a relational therapist, which means I believe that you are the expert of your story and my role is to partner with you in uncovering different parts of yourself. Collaboration looks like your experiences and my perspectives being mixed together and through that process new opportunities for connection, flourishing, and awareness can begin. I don’t believe you have to do it all on your own - studies show that being witnessed by another helps the process of healing. I believe that showing yourself kindness and compassion is part of the healing process. Part of the therapy process with me is showing kindness and gentleness to the parts of yourself that have been exiled, ignored, or protected. And it is there where we can move through shame, fear, and loneliness.
To use therapy- speak, the modalities I use and draw from include
I tailor my approach to fit your needs, allowing for flexibility throughout our time together. If you have questions about the models I use please let me know and we can chat further!
Education & Training
Education
Bachelors of Arts in Political Science & Theology, Seattle Pacific University
Masters of Divinity, emphasis in women and gender, Princeton Theological Seminary
Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, Seattle Pacific University
Trainings
Trauma & Internal Family Systems, Therapy Training Boston, led by Dick Shwartz, PhD & Tamala Floyd, LCSW - April 2025
Gottman Method Level One with the Gottman Institute, September 2025
Advanced Clinical Training in Emotionally Focused, EFT Externship with Dr. James Hawkins in Bend, OR - October 2025
Trauma & Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, led by Dr. Leanne Campbell - December 2025
Trainings from the Emily Program:
OCD and Eating Disorders: Assessment and Treatment Strategies, April 2025
Social Media: The Good, The Bad, and Everything in Between, May 2025
Implicit Bias and the Impact on Clinical Practice, July 2025
Distracted and Disordered: Understanding the Overlap Between ADHD and Eating Disorders, June 2026
Foundations to My Approach
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Trauma- responsive therapy honors the profound impact of trauma on our wellbeing. My practice is guided to promote safety, trustworthiness, empowerment, consent, and collaboration. From how I show up in therapy to my policies and procedures, my process is rooted a in non-judgemental, compassionate, and slow process. This can foster resilience and support deeper healing.
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I utilize a somatic approach to promote increased bodily awareness. So often we keep our emotions and thoughts in our mind (maybe I can think my way through the pain). A somatic approach invites you to release your stored tension and become more mindful of what your body is already communicating to you.
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Humans are wired for connection. I truly believe in the power of being witnessed - by me or by your partner(s). We develop attachment wounds throughout life and often create ways to protect ourselves from being hurt again. The bond between you and I can facilitate increased trust, security, and safety.
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As a marriage and family therapist, I am trained to think systemically. This means we look at all the things impacting your life - who you spend time with, your family, your workplace, political realities - and we see them as an interconnected system, where everything influences everything. You are not an isolated human void of being impacted by what is happening in our world and my hope is to always keep you system in mind in our work.
We also identify your intersectional identities and don’t ignore the oppression or power you experience.
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An anti-oppressive approach keeps me grounded around the profound impacts systemic oppression (racism, sexism, ableism, heterosexism) has on our mental health and everyday lived experiences. I prioritize you as being the expert of your life, view symptoms as often being a response to oppression, and openly acknowledge our intersectional identities that impact our experiences of power and privilege. To maintain this value, I consult with providers with different identities than me, attend trainings, and receive supervision around this topic. I am open to your feedback and aim to promote equitable practices throughout my practice.