Struggling with confusion and anger? Family, friends, co-workers taking you for granted, or don't listen? That's frustrating, and I'd love to help! Can't sleep, work, or focus on important matters because of ongoing arguments in your head, or an urge to find someone to blame? Maybe you feel trapped, and no matter what you do, that feeling of not getting anywhere makes it worse. It's so upsetting that slowly you are losing confidence in your sanity. Everybody experiences something like this occasionally. But your life doesn't have to constantly be this way.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Licensed Social Worker in Mukilteo, WA. I work extensively with problems related to stress, anxiety, and depression. I will collaborate with you to identify and create achievable and meaningful goals to improve your quality of life. I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship. I am flexible and able to work with individuals at their own pace.

I have been in the mental health field since 1995. Because of my many years working with people in crisis, I have become skilled in sifting through the confusion and disorder that is often present in difficult situations, to find out what the primary issues are.

I am a spiritually-oriented psychotherapist who brings energetic depth and heart-felt attunement to each client. If you struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, problems with authority, parenting issues, difficulty with intimacy, perfectionism, addictions, feelings of isolation, rage/anger, numbness, or "living like a zombie," I invite you to contact me so you can begin to rekindle and conduct the force of your inner light. I am comfortable with your fullest expression of difficult emotions and will help you to experience yourself as inherently worthy of safety, respect, and intimacy with others.

ACCEPTING A FEW NEW CLIENTS and use Telehealth for now. If you clicked on this page, you may be looking for help to dial down distress. Has COVID upended your life? Do you struggle with your mood, a life transition, addressing addiction, managing a chronic illness, or recovering from trauma? Or do you feel overwhelmed and unable to help a loved one who is in the midst of significant problems, and feel powerless? The good news is you are not alone. Deciding to reach out and get help is an important first step to changing patterns, healing wounds, and restoring relationships.

If grief, anxiety, or unresolved relational issues are impeding your sense of ease and well-being, then I would like to be of service. I am a family-systems trained therapist who works with couples and individuals experiencing difficult life transitions. My goal is to help you clarify the values that sustain you in the midst of difficulty and loss and to take action in your life from a place of courage, compassion, and clear intention. Ideally, our work together will help you to experience greater security and happiness within yourself and in your relationships with others.

Welcome. I am so glad you are taking steps to care for yourself. Whether you are looking for support during a stressful time in your life or healing from unresolved trauma we will work collaboratively to create in you a solid emotional foundation. I believe we all have the answers we need to let go and move on with life. We will work together to explore the sources of your discomfort and find ways specific to you to release the impasses that have held you back from being your authentic self. We will gently address your needs to become more self-empowered and confidently advocate for yourself taking charge of your emotional health.l

Come in. Bring your baggage. We'll sit together, unpack it, and figure out what has gone wrong and what now to do about it. It will be a journey, your journey; and I will be alongside you as a guide. Feeling overwhelmed and without direction is often what brings people into therapy. Once you take that step, you are no longer alone. Whether you are coping with a situational concern or a life-long condition, I have a range of approaches, honed during my 30 years in the profession that will be useful on your journey.

I specialize in working with teenagers and adults on a variety of mental health issues including anxiety and coping, relationships, peer issues, job and performance, trauma, grief and loss. My approach is based on your needs and goals, and I typically use a combination of therapeutic styles in my work.

Are you struggling with feeling stuck and wondering how to move forward? I believe these times of crisis provide opportunities for deep personal growth and change. You will find me welcoming, empathetic, sometimes direct, but always very supportive. My goal is to provide a "safe haven" for you to identify and explore your inner thoughts and feelings as we journey through your healing process together.

I believe that therapy is an important life choice that people make when things get tough. This courageous decision must be honored with compassion, empathy, and sincerity. I chose this work because I love to help people and share in their journey towards greater health and happiness. People have said that they appreciate my sense of humor, my non-judgmental demeanor, and my candidness. It is important for people to feel safe in therapy, and thus people can feel free to say what is on their minds and in their hearts and will be met with compassionate understanding.

****I am not accepting new individual or couples counseling clients at this time**** I offer tools and support many have found useful in enhancing the quality of their lives. Work-life balance, self-esteem, marriage, relationship issues, as well as executive and life coaching are the focus in my practice. I have worked in the community mental health and corporate settings for over 20 years. Please contact me if you feel ready to get going in a more positive and productive direction in your life by learning skills that will show you how to make choices that will get you there.

Working together to create a better now. I am your ally in helping to break behavior and thought patterns that do not serve you. I am non-judgmental, supportive and direct in my relationships with clients and strive to always be truly present as we work to together to navigate your life's challenges.

My passion is holistic and transformational psychology: unite mind, body, emotions and spirit. Although classically trained, I now live my clinical truth: transformational psychology and spirituality, intuition, mind body healing, energy, newer trauma treatment methods, reworking core-beliefs, and potent interactive guided imagery I've developed my entire career. My intention is: heal core issues; shed limiting negative thoughts and emotions; live personal truth, the calling in one's heart, and assist the Grand Transformation on our planet. This combines with newer views of science and psychology, consciousness, quantum physics, energy, ancient wisdom, spirituality, trusting inner knowing and direct experience.

I provide psychotherapy to individuals and couples. I also do hypnotherapy and psychological evaluations. My theoretical orientation depends on your needs and the type of therapy you are seeking. In order for psychotherapy to be effective, there must be openness and trust, commitment to change, and an attitude of collaboration between client and therapist. Together we will explore the problems that led you into therapy, discuss your past as it is relevant to your present situation, and establish goals for your treatment.

Respectfully, collaboratively, and non-judgmentally my goal is to work with you to find solutions to recent or longstanding issues in your life. All individuals experience stress. When an ineffective pattern of coping with difficulties exists, you may feel overwhelmed, stuck,and self-defeated. One key to a successfull and joyful life is having the ability to cope with challenges in a more productive and healthy manner. Together we will explore how you can implement changes that will give you the opportunity to become the unique person you would like to be.

I offer individual therapy for adults & adolescents. My approach is to be real, actively engaged, and supportive of your process, as you work through difficult issues. I believe that change can happen when you allow yourself to start where you are at in the present moment. I offer compassionate support and encouragement, and help you build new skills, including developing mindful awareness, as you make new choices that support you personal growth. I believe that you can become more self- accepting, self aware and empowered in your life as you heal and grow. I utilize an eclectic approach depending on your own individual needs.

Modern life has many challenges. Often people develop unhealthy ways of coping, and need support in finding healthier alternatives. Sometimes having someone who can listen, provide emotional support and acceptance can reduce feelings of anxiety, depression and loneliness. I believe that the counseling relationship is a healing one where people can explore in a safe and supportive environment those challenges that may interfere with the ability to live a satisfying life.

Welcome and thank you for visiting my page. I became a licensed Clinical Psychologist in 2007 and have experience and interest in working with individuals, both male and female, of various ages. I specialize in adolescents and adults who are struggling with eating disorders or other eating issues, negative body image, and low self-esteem. Often, people I see are also dealing with depression, anxiety, perfectionism, past trauma, loss, adjustment, stress, and life changes.

I bring a warm, compassionate, and positive demeanor to clinical sessions, building trusting relationships with my clients through sensitivity, understanding and humor. I work with clients struggling with diverse clinical concerns, including anxiety, depression and anger; grief, loss and life transitions; identity concerns across the lifespan; interpersonal relationships and communication difficulties; disordered eating; stress management; spirituality, faith and personal development;