Hello! Welcome, here is a little about me! I received my undergraduate degree in psychology and Multnomah University and I received my Masters in Counseling Psychology at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology with a concentration in trauma and abuse. As I am progressing towards licensure, I have worked with many different clients of various backgrounds. Much of my work has been surrounding anxiety, depression, trauma, and abuse. I also have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and young adults. I am passionate about engaging our stories of healing and redemption as we encounter our complex histories of shame, trauma, and conflict.
In my approach to therapy, you will find it conversationally and relationally driven. I believe that relationships are the framework in which change and healing occur regardless of the therapeutic context a therapist draws from. In addition to this, I believe that our symptoms and pain are rooted in the deep stories of our life. The experiences we have gone through shape the narratives we believe about ourselves. Through the engagement of these narratives we are able to bring healing to shame, trauma, and abuse. In our sessions you will have the opportunity to engage your story and our relationship at your own pace as we coauthor what therapy will look like for you. Clinically, I find myself informed by Relational Psychoanalysis, Narrative Therapy, British Object Relations, and Internal Family Systems.
I am licensed, LMHC, in the state of Washington. I offer in person sessions in both Vancouver, WA and also virtually online.
Education and Certifications
– Masters in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology
Concentration in Trauma and Abuse
– Certification of completion for the Narrative Focused Trauma Care Level II at The Allender Center
– Active member of the Center for Object Relations (COR) in Seattle