Welcome

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and received my MS in Psychology from Western Washington University in 2000. I have training in the areas of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential-Phenomenological Therapy. I maintain a clinical practice serving mostly young adults and adolescents. I serve as the President of the Board of Directors for Kids’ Council Northwest, an organization that provides support and resources to youth experiencing grief and loss from the death of a parent, caregiver or sibling. I have volunteered with Camp Willie and Treehouse, programs that support children and families who have experienced a death. I have worked in the mental health field for over ten years.

I enjoy the opportunity to assist young adults and adolescents who are needing treatment for:

Depression/mood problems
Anxiety and trauma
Eating/body disturbances
Adjustment and interpersonal problems
Young adult conflicts
Coping with issues of terminal illness
Grief and loss
Anxiety, anger and depression
Chronic medical illnesses (HIV/AIDS, cancer, and renal failure)

I like to work with clients from a strength-based perspective and believe that individuals have the knowledge and ability to help themselves with the collaboration and understanding of another individual. My intent is to provide a respectful and holistic relationship-based approach to therapy.

I enjoy spending my free time with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors with activities such as hiking, skiing, running, biking, backpacking and being out in the fresh air.