"The soul speaks its truth only under quiet, inviting and trust worthy conditions."

Parker Palmer

I am continually amazed by the beauty, resiliency and courage of the human spirit and consider it a privilege and joy to partner with clients as they seek healing and wholeness, discover the their beauty and worthiness, and live transformed, empowered lives.

I received my degree in Human Services from Western Washington University and my Masters in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology in 2010. Additionally, I am a certified Lifespan Integration (LI) therapist.

A native of the Pacific Northwest, I love exploring the outdoors. In creation I find an invitation to slow down, take deep breaths and notice the beauty that surrounds us. The joy of this is often enhanced by the curiosity and wonder of my children.

My understanding of healing and transformation is shaped by my Christian faith. While my worldview is formed through this lens, I counsel many clients of different faith backgrounds. I seek to understand clients' world view and how that shapes their hopes and goals. I allow clients to bring up spirituality if they would like to make it part of our work together.

My license number is LH61014300.

Approach

Lifespan Integration

Lifespan Integration (LI) is a gentle body-based therapy that focuses on integrating the mind-body system for healing  without re-traumatizing. This process allows clients to integrate difficult experiences into their lives and let go of outdated defense mechanisms. In my work with clients I have found that they are often surprised by the natural shifts that take place in their daily lives as a result of LI. Click here to learn more about Lifespan Integration.

While I primarily practice using Lifespan Integration I use other modalities including psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness and CBT if they will help clients move toward their goals.

Clientele

Over the course of my career I have worked with client’s experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, addiction, relational difficulties, low self-esteem and spiritual wounds. While these experiences profoundly shape who we are and our sense of safety in the world, I discover time and again, that these experiences do not have to define us. We can discover who we truly are and live authentically in world.