Couples Counseling Therapists in Spokane, WA

When someone becomes aware of themselves feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or fearful - taking the first step in making an appointment is a part of the journey of doing brave and healing work. Counseling can be a place to discover parts of yourself that have been neglected out of protection, fear, and survival. I believe that change happens within the context of being in connection with others and being able to show up as your most authentic self. I'd like to offer a safe space to process, explore, and sit with the many experiences individuals, couples , and families can undergo.

Hello! I've always had a heart for helping others and am passionate about helping individuals, couples , young adults, children, and families find healing and wholeness as they navigate through the challenging issues of their lives. I have a heart for working with first responders, law enforcement officers, their spouses, children, and families. I believe the integration of spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health is crucial to helping clients find transformation and healing in their journey towards wholeness in Christ. I strive to provide a safe non-judgmental space for my clients where they receive the support they need.

NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (updated 06-07-23) I enjoy working with teens, adult females, couples and parents. I utilize EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy) for couples as well as attachment theory to help guide me in my work with clients. I deeply respect the counseling relationship and value each of my clients. I approach counseling using compassion, grace and non judgment while providing professional feedback that you can apply to your life. I also enjoy incorporating Christian spirituality into therapy however, only at my client's request.

I became a therapist because of many different reasons but the most uncomplicated reason is - I love helping, challenging, being in relationship with and motivating people. I have numerous skills and abilities in meeting people where they are at and helping them move forward toward health and happiness. I have a very direct and focused energy which I use to help my clients achieve their goals.

My therapeutic approach is integrative & eclectic. I combine Eastern & Western philosophies of healing & draw on several different modalities depending on person’s presenting issues. I believe that the more therapeutic “tools” a clinician has in their “toolbox,” the more resources a clinician can draw on to best support a person’s unique individualized needs & wants throughout the therapeutic process. I will work with you to tune into your true self, recognize your unhelpful or unwanted coping mechanisms and interpersonal patterns, and discover self-compassionate ways of living that support thriving in your life as you define it.

I deeply enjoy being a therapist and working with all types of people. Relationship issues and eating disorders are a couple of areas that I specialize. I have an attachment focused approach that integrates several interventions such as ACT, DBT and mindfulness.

Whether you suffer from anxiety, depression, dissatisfying relationships, or a history of substance abuse; whether you want to learn more about yourself, set goals, or just want to talk, I'm here to help.

I work with adults who are seeking help with past traumatic events such as sexual assaults, car accidents, medical trauma, relationship traumas,life threatening diagnoses, major life changes. Also clients who may suffer from anxiety disorders or panic. I also have an interest in working with clients who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered and issues surrounding sexual orientation and gender.