My main therapeutic orientations are Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person Centered Therapy. I believe that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all connected and we need to make an effort to challenge our thinking and behavior patterns. With this, I also meet you where you are and we work together to help you succeed in counseling. Having unconditional positive regard and empathy for my clients is key to our work together. 

There are a handful of issues that I treat. These are trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, family conflict, self esteem, stress, PTSD, caregiver support, infertility, and life transitions.

If you feel you need support for something not listed above, please schedule a consultation with me to determine if I can help. 

Throughout my life I have held many roles and experienced a lot of life in a short amount of time. I experienced times when I needed assistance of my own. I found the most relief in talking with others, sharing my experience, and having someone listen. I believe it is important to meet people where they are and provide unconditional positive regard. 

We are each unique individuals with histories and experiences that create who we are and influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. At times, we may need a "boost" or a "check-up" to help us get back on the right track. Just as we seek help for physical pain, it is important to seek help for emotional and psychological pain too. I want to help you be at your best. Let's tackle whatever hurdles are in your life together!

As a counselor, my first priority is you. If I were to work with your insurance and your services covered, I would have to provide a diagnosis. This means that if you are simply having a hard time, griving the loss of a loved one, or simply feel "stuck" insurance would not cover our sessions.

Your records are much less private. As a counselor, privacy is extremely important to me. I want our time spent together to be confidential and information to be shared that only you want shared.

The final reason why is because insurance will determine how many sessions are appropriate for you and what type of therapy should be used. No one, except the counselor and client should determine how long counseling should last. 

During our first session we will take time to gather information about you! This information helps us fill out your intake form that covers who you are, what brings you to counseling, what you would like to accomplish, and learn about your history. 

Counseling sessions are confidential. As a counselor, your privacy and confidentiality are of the utmost importance to me. However, there are exceptions to confidentiality.

I am required by Washington state law to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child, developmentally disabled person, or a vulnerable adult to the appropriate regulating agency. I may also be required to break confidentiality if a client threatens to harm themselves or others.

In the event of a subpoena, I may be required to release information to the court. 

If a client is 13 years or older, in Washington state, I do not need their parents’ consent for treatment. This means that I would not need to notify their parents about their child participating in counseling. Confidentiality remains between the client and me unless I am provided written release and consent from the client. However, I can break confidentiality if any of the above situations exist. RCW 71.34.530