“..that is what going into the chrysalis is all about - Undergoing a metamorphosis in order one day to be able to stand up and say I am”
“..that is what going into the chrysalis is all about - Undergoing a metamorphosis in order one day to be able to stand up and say I am”
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington (#LH 60168809). I have an undergraduate degree from The Evergreen State College in Psychology and Dance/Movement and a graduate degree from Antioch New England University in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling Psychology. I have studied psychodynamic therapy with the Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study, and have advanced training certification in Internal Family Systems Therapy. I and EMDRIA-trained and certified in EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and also have Level 2 trainings in both Lifespan Integration and the Neuroaffective Relational Model. My more recent studies also include Polyvagal Theory and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique).
I am forever a lifelong student, and enjoy workshops and trainings, including ongoing training in ethics and diversity.
I have nearly two decades of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with diverse populations. I primarily provide individual psychotherapy and group therapy with elders, adults and teens. I work with people who experience:
Every individual is unique and has a different life story and series of experiences.
Upon our first meeting, we will work together to understand some of the initial reasons that you are seeking therapy.
My practice is currently full but I accept new clients on a case by case basis or referrals.