Professional Experience

Counseling and therapy, as well as coaching are collaborative efforts in which we'll both bring useful skills, valuable knowledge and helpful insight.  Our shared goal is to resolve your concerns and I assure you, I'll facilitate and advocate for you in your continued learning and growth.

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As a dedicated and experienced professional, I'm committed to providing you with quality and affordable counseling and therapy whether as an individual or a couple.

Prior to beginning my private practice, I was employed by Sound Mental Health as a Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor where I worked with individual clients with co-occurring disorders (both mental health and addiction), as well as couples, families, and adolescents.

Professional License & Associations

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) and a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and belong to the following professional associations as a clinical member.

• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
• American Counseling Association (ACA)
• Seattle Counselors Association (SCA)
• GoodTherapy.org

Counseling & Therapy Approach

Using a holistic approach, I may suggest a number of therapeutic interventions depending upon your specific needs.  I often use a combination of Cognitive Therapy and Mindfulness to give clients new tools and skills that will help them to move forward, and I also call on my training and experience in many different modalities as needed (see below for a full list).

I ascribe and adhere to the American Psychological Association's Code of Ethics.

Educational Background

My educational background includes:

• Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Science with a concentration in
  Systems Counseling from Bastyr University
• Masters Degree in Software Engineering from Seattle University
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science from Washington State University

I have professional training and clinical expertise in the following therapeutic modalities:

• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral
• Bowen
• Structural
• Solution-Focused
• MRI/Strategic 
• Narrative

I have additional training in working with individuals with Eating Disorders,  and from the Gottman Institute for working with couples.