"I believe that personal growth is a lifelong endeavor. People can grow and change if they are willing to invest the time, given the tools, and if they are provided with support. As your therapist, I will help you achieve self-awareness, satisfaction, and happiness. I want you to become the best version of yourself and for you to be in satisfying relationships. I possess experience working with individuals of all orientations and genders and with couples on various issues ranging from the simple to the complex."

"3/22/19: I am not currently accepting new clients. Thank you for your interest! I'm glad you found me! Whatever it is you're going through, I want to help. It's my job to help you identify the problematic patterns in your life, and to support you while you create new patterns, habits, and beliefs that will work more effectively. Humans are remarkable, beautiful creatures, and that includes you. Let me help you remember that - or find it out for the first time! "

"In an ideal situation, what do you imagine your life to be? How can we as a team create the steps necessary to achieve living the life you imagine? In our sessions, we will work towards the goals you create for yourself. Many times, our symptoms manifest in such a way that we are incapable of coming up with any goals; let alone identifying steps to live the life we love. With a strength base approach, and utilization of other evidence based treatment modalities; we can accomplish setting the goals and boundaries so that the life you live is one you love."

"We all struggle in life at one point or another. However, reaching out for support can take a lot of strength and courage. For this reason, I strive to provide a safe, accepting, non-judgmental environment where you can openly explore your struggles and receive the support and guidance you need. Many times our past experiences have left us with wounds that become aggravated, causing difficulites in our relationships and daily lives. Together, we will reflect upon your emotional states and sources of distress to gain deeper awareness and skills for change, relief and healing in these areas."

"Are you ready to make a positive change in your life? Maybe you've been feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed. Maybe you would like to understand yourself and your relationships better. Truly connecting with a therapist can be life-changing. My expertise will empower you to take on daily challenges we all face everyday. I will help you better cope with the many stressors and decisions that are apart of life; including managing medical issues. I will be here for you through feelings of sadness and anxiety. I will guide you through understanding oneself better and be a sounding board for concerns regarding sex and relationships. "

"I want to help you find the depths of your character and personality, to learn about your inherent lovability and to help you find your appreciation of beauty and meaning in your life. What gets in the way of that is often trauma from our past, and the beliefs we built out of less than perfect events and even, day to day experiences. Through an eclectic combination, of a variety of therapeutic techniques, I will work with you and together we will remove the obstacles that get in your way and to appreciate all that life has brought to you."

"As your therapist, I will work with you in order to alleviate suffering and develop insight. Sessions take place in a confidential and safe space where you will be met with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. I believe people can change and that times of crisis may offer the opportunity to experience new ways of being in the world, new relationships, and a more authentic and meaningful life. Professional membership and affiliation: -The Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study: Member of the Education Committee - Northwestern Psychoanalytic Society & Institute - PSG Psychotherapy Network - The Center for Object Relations - Northwest Family Development Center"

"I have been working in the field of human services in a variety of capacities since 2005 and began my private practice in 2015. I earned a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin in 2012. Upon graduation, I worked in community mental health in the Seattle area treating children, adolescents, adults and families. Currently, in addition to my private practice, I work as a behavioral health specialist in a medical setting, where I provide mental health assessments and services to adults and older adults with a variety of mental health needs."

"My goal as a therapist is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. I work to provide a safe and nurturing enviornment where you can receive support, guidance & feedback as I help guide you towards positive change. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life."

"My approach to counseling is evidence based and client-centered. I hold the belief that every person is inherently good, lovable, capable, and resilient; thus, I draw upon the client's perception and wisdom to inform the use of interventions. I believe in the importance of meeting each individual where they are at, and working collaboratively with clients to reach their goals."

"I practice in downtown Seattle and provide treatment to adults, couples, and adolescents dealing with a problem in living. I specialize in working with: recovery from anxiety or depression; addressing conflict or dissatisfaction in one’s intimate or family relationships; alcohol or drug use, or another form of addiction; and processing and healing physically or emotionally traumatic experiences, whether from childhood or current. My experiences have fostered in me the belief that change can happen for anyone."

"I have been honored that people have felt comfortable and safe enough in sessions to discuss their most private experiences and thoughts. People often come to see me because they're struggling to keep up with their obligations between family, career, friends, and their own self care. The frustrations sour feelings toward work and relationships. Loved ones start to notice that your temperament is not the same - your crankier or more aloof. You may feel lonely and disconnected. Sometimes you don't even know what got you upset in the first place."

"I strive to be down-to-earth, attentive and compassionate and believe a strong collaboration between therapist and client can lead to deeper healing and connection. A fundamental component to my work is my continued trust and respect for clients' intuition."

"I believe that therapy starts with one core belief: that everyone present in my office wants to change. As a therapist, I feel that it is my job to help my clients discover their reasons for change, and to use this insight as a motivator. My style of therapy seeks to help one define their experiences in a way that gives those experiences purpose and meaning, and therefore control; ultimately, this style of therapy also helps us become comfortable with all facets of life and being, enabling an experience of unguarded and honest happiness."

"You're independent, driven, and you don't often ask for help. You like to tackle your problems head-on, but you don't know how to fix this problem. You've always been your own harshest critic, and that has helped you succeed in the past, but now that voice has turned on you and is tearing you down. On the outside, everything looks fine, but on the inside you're drowning. You feel stuck, overwhelmed, and unable to control your feelings. You don't know how to make this better."

"I work with individuals, couples and families from a strengths-based, relational, collaborative, and multicultural approach. My specialties cover a variety of clinical issues that include trauma and loss, relational and family distress, anxiety, depression, and personal wellness. I specialize in working with trauma and abuse survivors, LGBTQ clients, couples, and adolescents and their families. I am sensitive to clients' spiritual and religious perspectives and work to incorporate spirituality into the therapeutic process to the extent they wish. Further, I privilege the role of attachment, bonding, and emotion when working with clients, particularly when struggling with relational distress or trauma."

"Whether you are dealing with stressors related to past trauma or current life challenges, you don't have to work through the emotional struggles alone. As we face complex challenges unique to the multiple roles that we hold in your life, it's easy to get lost in everyday responsibilities, ignoring the potential warning signs of depression and anxiety. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, angry, restless, racing thoughts, exhausted, stressed; give yourself permission to heal and take a mindful approach to an awake and poised you."

"Many people who initially come to see me do so because they suffer from immediate practical life-problems like depression, anxiety, psychosomatic symptoms, relationship problems, a philosophical or spiritual crisis; in other words specific problems, conflicts and issues that have made it difficult to live their lives with conscious awareness and integrity."

"Seeking help for life’s challenges is a courageous act. Whether you’re dealing with a difficult transition, experiencing overwhelming emotions, or feeling stuck in your personal or professional life, exploring what’s troubling you in a safe and supportive environment can lay the groundwork for lifelong fulfillment. As your counselor, I will collaborate with you to explore old patterns and overcome barriers to wellness so that you have access to greater fulfillment, authenticity, and ease."

"I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist treating individuals, couples and families with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual concerns and career challenges. I work to establish a place where people can disclose and pursue their most personal challenges openly and truthfully. Therapy is a kind of 'second chance', an opportunity to 'correct' behaviors that may have been necessary in the past."