My Approach  

My primary theoretical approach is psychodynamic and relational; I attend to both the content of your experience and how you relate to significant others in your life, including my self at therapist.  I view therapy as a creative, collaborative process that can include symptom management/emotional regulation, exploration and understanding how your past influences your present, and supporting you in making decisions from a place of consciousness and inner integrity. In our work together, we explore the workings of your mind, body and heart and find life-giving ways to relate to all parts of you. Some major influences that inform my practice include: neuroscience of trauma and attachment, object relations, studies in neurodivergence/neurocomplexity, family-systems, somatic psychotherapy, and mindfulness-based practices.

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.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor/WA/LH 60765278

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

• Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study (NWAPS), Member