Approach

I practice from a psychodynamic relational lens. I listen closely to the wisdom of both the body and the mind while paying attention to what is transpiring in the therapeutic encounter.

​In other words, how we say something, what we leave out, what our bodies hold and know, and the ways in which we engage others is often where meaning is found. I am also deeply curious about how we are formed and informed by context - culture, race, religion, language, intergenerational dynamics, etc. 

Professional Bio

Licenses and Certifications
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Washington State: LH60490931
  • Certificate in Relationally Focused Psychodynamic Therapy, 2021

Education
  • Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology - The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, 2008
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Sociological Thought - Hillsdale College, 2002
  • Bachelor of Arts in French - Hillsdale College, 2002

Professional Affiliations
I am also a teacher and facilitator in the Relationally Focused Psychodynamic Therapy post-graduate continuing ed program for therapists founded by Dr. Roy Barsness (author of Core Competencies in Relational Psychoanalysis).