Premera Therapists in Admiral, Seattle, WA

Immediate availability! Burnout and overwhelm: these are normal feelings given all that’s going on in our world. It’s hard to focus or not worry when we’re confronted by on-going extreme weather events, a repeat of the (depressing) 2020 presidential election, & the absence of a humane response to what's going on in the Middle East. Even though you may try to avoid the headlines, they nevertheless seem to seep into your consciousness and impact your mood and outlook with respect to your career, relationships, and the future. You can find a safe space to experience your feelings and to breathe despite what’s around you.

Seeking out counseling is a courageous act of support that you give yourself and is a challenging and rewarding process that is full of support and deep exploration. I am excited to talk with you about what you are experiencing and how to move forward through the challenges you are facing today.

Relationship is the key word in my background, having to help people find connection between personal and professional, romance and friendship, and physical and spiritual aspects of life and self. This leads down an existential path driven by exploration of your suffering and how to be with it. In my work, I am analytical, patient and kind to discovering strengths and stability.

Have you been searching for a therapist but haven't been able to find one with whom you feel a strong connection? Have you been feeling like your life lacks meaning or direction? Are you being overwhelmed by feelings of sadness, irritability, emptiness or negativity? Are you wondering who that person is staring back at you in the mirror every day? Finding a therapist can be a challenging task. You want to find someone with whom you feel safe and can trust.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social worker who has provided clinical care for over 21 years. My work focuses primarily in the areas of attachment and trauma with much experience in the areas of adoption, foster care, grief, loss, victimization issues, anxiety related disorders, parenting, and attachment and trauma related disorders with an emphasis on treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the community of West Seattle. It is my honor and calling to help clients in their teens & twenties reach their full potential and recognize their unique strengths. I believe that while people are doing their best, with my help they can experience greater joy as we work together to relieve suffering. With the right therapeutic interventions, it is possible to flourish and create a life worth living. It is my passion to work with adolescents dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidality, chronic illness and self-esteem. I also work with athletes of all ages.

I work with individuals, couples, and families who are dealing with life transitions, stressed about their relationship, or dealing with infertility.

I currently hold a Washington State Associate License in Mental Health Counseling after receiving my Master’s in Counseling from Central Washington University. Prior to this I received a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Western Washington University. My primary work in therapy has been with children and teens, though I have also spent a great deal of time working with adults of all ages in individual and couples counseling. My main areas of focus include adjustment issues/life transitions, mood and anxiety disorders, behavioral issues, attachment issues, family issues, identity issues, family trauma, parenting, and mindfulness.

Our emotional worlds are always speaking, yet we don't always understand its language. As therapist my goal is to bring a sensitive mind to the important work of listening with you to your honest experience, for the truths that want to be heard and have much to give. We will work towards easing your most difficult symptoms while, over time, bringing curiosity as to what goes on for you at a deeper level than perhaps you knew how to think about. I aim to support you in developing a better relationship to the painful places in you, and a deeper friendship with yourself that feels liberating, empowering, and enlivening.

It takes strength and courage to face your problems head on yet, if we don't we will only continue to live in doubt of ourselves and the world around us. Starting therapy is not an easy choice but, hiding behind our fears will ultimately just leave us feeling stuck. I believe we all have a warrior inside of us that can get us through anything life has to offer and I would like to be a part of the process in your discovery of this internal strength.

Are you looking for support around making changes in your life or gaining some personal insight? Or are you interested in improving your general sense of wellbeing? Maybe you have run in to barriers to acheiving goals in some area of your life such as your health, or relationships? Or perhaps you just feel stuck. If so, I can help. We all experience struggle at times. Entering therapy can be the first step in a process of gaining better understanding of yourself and the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that may be preventing you from living the life that you want to live.

I have a collaborative approach to counseling where I work with clients to help them identify areas for change and to make changes by setting specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-sensitive goals. To do this, I incorporate evidence-based treatments, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness meditation, and other modalities. Generally, this involves changing or adjusting our relationship to our thoughts and changing behaviors that negatively impact our functioning and get in the way of us living meaningful lives based on our values and what is important to us.

I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I have a Masters in Clinical Health Psychology and a Masters in Nutrition/Dietetics, which helps lend to a holistic approach to my work with clients. I commonly work with health behavioral change, anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, ADHD, and relationship change. My treatment approach utilizes a biopsychosocial lense in long-term therapy based in psychodynamic, strengths-based, and integrative work in overall health. I utilize coping skills from CBT, DBT, ACT, and Mindfulness. I incorporated life-skills such a assertiveness, boundaries, and career.

I am honored to be a part of your journey towards healing, growth, and empowerment. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space for you to feel heard and understood. I specialize in addressing issues related to anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions. Our work together is centered on understanding your unique experience and finding effective strategies to help you navigate these challenges. I believe in a collaborative, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach to therapy.

When parts of our life, personality, relationships, or behaviors seem stuck, “out of control”, or in-congruent with who we feel we are, it is often a result of unexpressed feelings. We will take focused time together to understand the meaning that has been made out of the pain you've experienced.

I work with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, challenges with self-worth and unhelpful thinking, trauma, PTSD, relationships and feeling stuck. I help clients realize their innate wisdom, achieve their goals - whatever they may be, and find new ways of being in a world that is constantly full of challenges. I also work with parents who are struggling with their roles as parents, dealing with guilt and shame that oftentimes comes with parenting and help to find positive solutions with childrearing.

Finding a therapist can be a daunting task. My hope is to provide a safe and comforting environment where you can just be, without the judgment or criticism. I counsel those who identify as women, those who identify as members of LGBTQIA+ community (many of which are one in the same), and teens ages 13-17. My clients have a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, anger, relationship troubles, depression, sexual identity, cultural identity, and self esteem.

I offer the following: Individual therapy for adults Individual therapy for adolescents Consultation for organizations that serve youth in foster care or residential treatment. My counseling expertise includes: LGBTQ couples and families Individuals struggling with depression and/or anxiety, Complex PTSD, Early relational trauma, Developmental Trauma

Seeking therapy is a courageous step toward investing in your future. Currently, I am available to meet with clients in person in West Seattle, or online via telehealth. I have experience working with teens and adults who have concerns related to anxiety, depression, relationships (familial and romantic), and problematic substance use (i.e., alcohol, cannabis, etc.). I also enjoy working with clients are struggling with finding a sense of meaning, purpose, and authenticity in their lives. I offer space and opportunity to get real and make sense of life's toughest challenges.