My Approach — My therapeutic orientation includes a variety of modalities that I pull from to develop individualized treatment. I utilize Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing and Strengths-based approaches. A more in-depth discussion of what therapy could look like for you can be done in the free 20-minute consultation.

Experience — I’m dually licensed in Washington State as a Mental Health Counselor Associate (MC60995796) and Substance Use Disorder Professional (CP61033461). I hold a masters degree from Northwest University and completed the Drug and Alcohol Counseling Program at Bellevue College.

I have experience working with adolescents and adults (including families) with Co-Occurring Disorders in settings like Inpatient & Outpatient treatment, community mental health and schools. It has provided me the knowledge and skill set to provide assessments, individual and group therapy, and engaging clients who are still contemplating what changes they want in life.

My personal journey with addiction also lends an added layer of expertise. Being able to relate to my client’s struggles with addiction helps me create an authentic relationship with them, so we can trudge the road of happy destiny together.

Personal — Outside of the office I find joy in spending time with my daughter, reading, and getting together with friends & family. Finding time to fill my cup is a high priority and I feel its important to rejuvenate so that I can provide the most effective therapy to my clients.