Mental Health Counseling

Life is tough, and we all struggle at times.

Unwanted symptoms are like signposts pointing us toward the wound, and ultimately towards healing. Relief comes when we gather the courage to engage our pain rather than run from it.

Psychological pain and suffering let us know that something isn’t working. The issues that bring us into counseling and wreak such havoc on our personal lives, work, and relationships are often our best attempt at managing this overwhelming pain. We are all doing the best we can with the tools at our disposal.

Therapy will examine these symptoms in the larger context of your life to uncover old scripts and patterns that may be keeping you from growth and wholeness.

My aim is to work collaboratively to alleviate symptoms, address underlying causes, increase self-awareness, strengthen your relationships and promote lasting change. Therapy will teach you the skills necessary to live with more confidence, awareness, and creativity, as well as grow your capacity to effectively navigate the normal ups and downs of relationships. 

  • Experience

    I worked in a non-profit mental health setting for 3 years providing psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and children presenting with a variety of issues including PTSD/ trauma, anxiety, depression, and cultural/sexual identity. During this time I specialized in working with those suffering from co-occurring mental health issues and substance use/addiction.

    Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology.

    Received specialized post-graduate training and supervision in specific approaches to healing psychological trauma including Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Therapy (AEDP) and Sensorimotor psychotherapy (SP).

    I continue to learn and grow as a clinician by engaging in ongoing supervision and consultation.

  • Focus

    My areas of focus include, but are not exclusive to:

    Depression

    Anxiety

    PTSD/Trauma

    Issues related to sexual abuse

    Low-self esteem

    Men’s issues

    Life Transitions

    Relationship issues

    For questions regarding a specific area of focus, feel free to contact me