My Approach  

I am collaborative, playful, and depth-oriented. I view symptoms are a sign. I strive to understand who you are, what's been formative in your past, but most especially your present as we work together towards your goals.

My primary theoretical approach is psychodynamic and relational.  I view therapy as a creative, collaborative process and it is the honest emotional encounters between the two of us that I believe can be healing in its ability to manifest change in your life. Some major influences that inform my practice include: neuroscience of trauma and attachment, object relations, studies in neurodivergence, family-systems, somatic psychotherapy, and mindfulness-based practices. In our work together, we explore the workings of your mind, body and heart and find life-giving ways to relate to these parts of you.

I specialize in working with individuals healing from rigid religious backgrounds who desire a more authentic spiritual life. I see individuals across the religious and non-religious but spiritual spectrum. I am drawn towards contemplative practices and a non-dual expression of life and faith. All are welcome.

AREAS OF SPECIALTY

• Difficulty sleeping, eating, exercising, staying focused, irritability.

• Lack of motivation, loss of pleasure and joy, excessive guilt/shame.

• Anxious thoughts, racing mind, obsessing about past failures, or how they "should" have responded.    

• Generalized obsessions/compulsions including food, exercise, body image, addiction.

• Out of control anger, frustration, feelings of alienation from others.

• Difficulty staying in relationships or ending relationships that are hurtful to you, co-dependence.

• Challenges related to neurodivergent expressions (ADHD, Autism, OCD).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor/WA/LH 60765278

• Ordained Minister, American Baptist Churches, USA, 2012.

• Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study (NWAPS), Member