Therapeutic approach

As we have all navigated the complexities of our unique environments as children and adults, we have found our best and most creative ways of surviving and thriving. This has required many of us to accept and accentuate certain aspects of ourselves, and to hide or shut off others. It is the hidden and silenced parts of us that often lead to a sense of being stuck, or they begin to create loud internal noise or wreak havoc in our lives in order to be heard.

As infants, our brains are literally 'wired' by the interactions we have with our caregivers. The hope therapy offers is that what was formed in relationship can also be healed in relationship. When we feel safe, we can begin to be curious about ourselves in ways we may not have the chance to be in other places in our lives. We can begin to invite all aspects of ourselves into relationship, freeing us to create the lives we're longing for.

My areas of focus include:

• relational struggles
• parenting struggles
• childhood abuse
• stress and anxiety
• depression
• chronic pain
• grief and loss

Education and experience

I received my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. After working for several years as a mentor and coach to students in a non-profit setting, I returned to school and received a Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies from the University of Central Florida, focusing on issues of domestic violence, human trafficking and other women's social issues. I then completed my Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Mars Hill Graduate School in Seattle, WA. As part of this training, I completed a one year internship working with families, couples and adults. I am currently a licensed-eligible Mental Health Therapist, registered in the state of Washington (#00058996).

Fees

$100/session