Therapists in Anacortes, WA

Each client has unique circumstances, challenges and goals, and I adapt my treatment to best fit the particular needs of the individual, couple or family. I am experienced in helping clients with difficult life transitions, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and marital problems. I am currently seeing children age five and up, teens and adults. My office is located in Greenbank, WA, and I provide telehealth as well as in person therapy.

I enjoy working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and concerns. Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, life stressors, work or relationship dissatisfaction, grief, the impact from trauma, trouble adjusting to life transitions or illness, sleep problems, OCD, phobias, substance use issues or some other problem? I want to help you reach your optimal health, which may include both mental and physical health goals. I know it can be difficult to share such personal experiences with a new person, so it’s important to me to create a trusting bond to work on your concerns.

Everyone experiences challenges to varying degrees in their lives, and it takes strength and sometimes trying different strategies to manage them effectively. Therapy can offer a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to work through the difficulties of life. As a Clinical Psychologist I work to help identify the elements contributing to your suffering and then provide tools and strategies to help overcome that suffering. I aim to help you to move forward in your life in the direction of your choosing. I provide services via Telehealth (Zoom) during this time in Washington, Tennessee, Florida, and all 39 PsyPact participating states.

I provide therapy to people who wish to make lasting positive changes in their lives in a warm, safe environment. I have extensive experience working with people who have loved ones who have completed suicide and/or are working through other complicated grief issues. I am a certified hypnotherapist and EMDR trained for PTSD and trauma. I am experienced helping with self-esteem, personal development, marriage or premarital counseling, depression, anxiety and divorce recovery. Other areas I work with are Crisis Management, Anger Management, Traumas, Adult ADD/ADHD, Sleep Disturbance, Career Counseling, Social Discomfort and cultural issues.

I have immediate telehealth openings for new clients. Experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Can’t stop worrying? Having a hard time sleeping (insomnia)? Feel like anxiety is controlling you? Or perhaps you are struggling with panic attacks, having irrational fears (phobia), or worrying too much about your health. Helping you recover from OCD, anxiety, and insomnia so you can more effectively pursue your goals and values in life is my passion! I provide evidence-based therapy, choosing techniques that research shows are effective for OCD, anxiety, and sleep issues. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs.

Clinical hypnotherapy is a powerful treatment strategy with broad applications. Hypnosis engages with the subconscious mind by offering new ideas and new stories to help shift unhelpful or harmful patterns of behavior. Hypnosis can be used to treat a variety of clinical conditions (e.g. insomnia, jaw clenching), phobias (dogs, flying), and even addiction.

Accepting New Clients w/ Immediate Availability: ONLINE and IN-PERSON. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families to address various issues such as: life transitions (grief, divorce, moving), academic challenges (learning disorders, attention/distraction, behavior plans), social dynamics (friendships, interpersonal communication, dating), and symptom management (sleep quality, improved moods, reduced worry). We focus on what brings you to therapy and it doesn't need to be a deep dive into your past if you don't want it to be. I focus on collaborating with clients and finding an individualized approach to treatment.