My passion lies in a Holistic approach that includes being proficient in a broad scope of tools so I can help empower a person to have choice in their health. I’m dedicated to helping my patients move through a wide range of physical, emotional, and spiritual transitions in the most efficient and transformative way possible.

Have you identified a desire to work toward personal growth and transformation? Are there painful past traumas or other events creating obstacles in your life today? Do you perceive a disconnect between what you have accomplished thus far, and what you believe you are capable of? Are interpersonal relationships challenging for you? Is a satisfying and equitable love relationship eluding you? Are you experiencing anxiety and/or depression and looking for solutions to cope with every day living? Do you have a goal to improve your overall wellbeing and happiness? Are you asking for what you need in your life?

Traditional psychotherapy works toward congruence in a persons thinking, emotions, actions, and life choices. Body-oriented therapy understands that the body is also profoundly affected by our life experiences. Identifying and releasing attitudes and old images held in our physical structure adds an important component to therapy. This promotes lasting change, allowing for free flow of life energy from within us so we can more fully realize our life, our joy. I am also founder of the Seattle School of Body-Psychotherapy, and enterprise of Body-Psychotherapy of Seattle.

I primarily provide individual therapy to adults (ages 18-45) who wish to address acute or long-term trauma, specifically childhood sexual abuse/sexual assault but other traumas as well. I approach each client through a developmental lens, understanding that concerns manifest differently depending on one's age and developmental stage at the time of the trauma as well as at the time of treatment. I also am available to work with parents, many who are navigating challenges associated with helping a child who has been traumatized, who wish to explore more positive discipline strategies.

I believe most wounding occurs within or because of relationships. Trust issues, trauma responses, difficulty controlling worry thoughts, feelings of despair - these can all be signs of some deeper relational unmet need. If you are feeling like you don't even know where to begin, Seeking Light Counseling is a great place to start. Did you know, Relational Psychotherapy is proven to offer the most effective long-term healing! My approach focuses on helping clients not only get rid of their current symptoms, but also will help them regain control of unconscious patterns, behaviors, thoughts and more that have been keeping them stuck.

You may be realizing you need to talk with someone - that maybe you’re not handling things as well as you’d hoped. Maybe the What Ifs & the doubts have taken over, or you’re not feeling motivated anymore. You’re not sure how it started, but you’re tired of feeling this way. It scares you to think nothing will change. Maybe you’ve had a loss in your life, or maybe you’re just not happy with how often you use TV, weed, or alcohol to cope with things. Maybe you're not sure what to do to start making changes. Maybe this is the first time you've considered counseling - if so, kudos for taking that first step.

Are you currently in a relationship where you're not happy but can't seem to get yourself to leave? Maybe you feel emotionally stuck or confused and have tried leaving only to return to the same unhappy relationship where nothing seems to change. On the other hand, you might feel that you keep entering into relationships in which you are treated poorly but can't figure out why. Perhaps you're dating and finding "the one" seems impossible. You feel sad and disappointed, no one seems to understand, and you don't know what else to do to make things better. I'm here to tell you that things can change and I am here to help!

I utilize an eclectic therapeutic approach that emphasizes training received in Gestalt Therapy, Experiential Therapy & Mindfulness. My approach has evolved out of several years of working within the Adventure Education/Wilderness Therapy field supporting people in awakening to a deeper relationship with themselves, nature, and others. I have extensive experience serving adolescents, young adults in transitional phases, and families/parents in crisis. I encourage clients to move towards whole health by helping them to identify transformational & core emotions via a non-judgemental, direct, and empathetic approach.

Every person is the expert of their own journey. Throughout your life you have developed methods to cope with your experiences, both good and bad, that have helped you get to where you are. As you grow and change, some ways of coping become toxic, impeding, rather than supporting positive change. Through our therapeutic relationship I can help you identify those patterns of thought and behavior that are causing distress and help you develop the tools to replace them with the skills and understanding you need to move forward. I use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)/Psychodynamic approach to help clients make positive changes.

We all have difficult experiences during our lives. These can include loss, grief, change, death of a loved one, illness, and many other situations that disrupt our lives and sense of self. During these challenging times it is important to feel heard and seen. I am here to listen and to help my clients find and nurture their own strengths to manage through and grow from difficult experiences. Change can be sad, scary, and exciting, but it is my goal to help my clients work through all of these feelings.

There are many reasons you might seek therapy: to renew your self-confidence, relieve stress and anxiety, conquer obstacles, and improve your capacity to manage feelings and fears. You might come to therapy to heal old wounds, make sense of current and past relationships, tackle career challenges, or resolve repeated disappointments. No matter the issue, therapy can help you to better understand yourself, break old patterns, and give you options to create a more fulfilling life.

We've all experienced the pain of feeling stuck-- stuck in our relationships, in ways of thinking and feeling, in behaviors that don't serve us. I work to help people identify ineffective patterns, to explore the issues that trouble them, and to deal with the unexpected challenges that inevitably arise as we move through life's stages. I offer a fresh perspective and a safe environment in which we can explore together the obstacles that stand in the way of greater harmony in your relationships, and satisfaction in your life.

My private practice is catered to promoting the mental health of adolescents and adults. My specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, interpersonal issues, and self-esteem. My goals in counseling are to provide a safe place for individuals to share their stories, provide coping strategies and perspective, and empower individuals to make changes according to their needs and values. I am a female Christian therapist with experience in both faith-based and secular counseling. It is a passion of mine to integrate faith into the healing process. I am happy to base my care on your preferences and will not impose my beliefs.

Often we can’t put a finger on where our nervousness, short temper, feeling empty, worthless, scared, disconnected or having lost oneself comes from. We are a collection of our experiences and how we have navigated through them. Wild Foxgloves' philosophy is that everything about who we are began somewhere (whether we know that beginning, or are searching for it), and that these beginnings hold the answers we seek about ourselves and the keys to the healing we hunger for. ​

I see clients in search of supportive pathways out of pain and anxiety, often people who feel abandoned or unseen in some way. If you're struggling with overwhelming emotions or life events, feeling confused about how to move forward, I may be able to help. I believe emotional pain and suffering can be relieved through creatively confronting the obstacles that oppress us and prevent us from becoming the people we want to be. I focus on how you can find meaning, connection, and freedom in your life, while recognizing the context you experience them in is unique to you, your identity, and life situation.

*Please note: I am not currently taking new clients.* Therapy doesn't have to feel cold and clinical. I'm a warm, strength-based, client centered therapist. I focus on treating anxiety, eating disorders, body image, chronic dieting, and depression.

My therapeutic approach centers around our relationship. Research shows (and I firmly believe) that the relationship between therapist and client lays the groundwork for change. Within this relationship, I use a person-centered and collaborative approach to get to know you individually, help you identify your values, and build on your existing strengths to address your goals. In our work together, if I see fit, I incorporate techniques from mindfulness, cognitive and somatic therapies. I also utilize art and other experiential approaches to explore challenges in new ways.

Now more than ever, in the COVID-19 crisis, therapy can help you to cope with heightened anxiety, depression, loneliness, and lack of purpose. With online video conferencing, I can provide regular therapy without you coming into the office. Therapy provides a safe place to ask the questions that scare us, to find connection and healing, to feel good and be authentic, and take charge of our lives. I support clients' efforts to gain insight into the sources of their challenges and pain, find connection, make positive changes in relationships, identify strengths and resources, cope with personal history, and take charge of their life.

*Accepting New Telehealth Clients* I work with students and professionals struggling with relationships, anxiety, and productivity. In my practice I'll take time to understand what brings you to therapy and we take a deep, collaborative approach to treatment. Whether you are looking into therapy to deal with a one-time event or to manage a lifetime stressor, together we can pursue changes to redirect your time and energy away from distress and toward living a fulfilling life.

I recently started working with Snohomish Psychology Associates as a mental health therapist. I work with individuals of varying ages from children to adult aged clients, as well as clients with Traumatic Brain Injuries, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. In working with these amazing individuals, I’ve also learned how to support family members who may be primary caregivers to their loved ones. My professional goal is to help you realize the inherent value in your life, increase your sense of self-worth, and empower you to live life abundantly.