About

I step into several roles as a therapist: conversational partner, contrarian, guide, coach, and container. I’m curious, optimistic, enthusiastic, and passionate about helping people do what matters to them.

I do my best to understand who you are, your relationship history, areas of struggle, and strengths. As we work together I will wind up caring a great deal for you. You can expect me to be honest with you, and to point out potential blind spots that may be hindering your growth. We may not always agree with one another; I see this as a good thing that can ultimately lead to deeper and stronger relationships.

Joan Didion writes about the private act of keeping a notebook, describing its contents as “bits of the mind’s string.” For me, therapy is like a relational approach to “bits of the mind’s string,” which are exposed to reveal how we see and what we think.

Therapy is a practicing ground for improved ways of living. When all is said and done, I hope to help you change problematic behaviors and create more meaningful relationships.

Education and Training

I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Washington.

I’ve worked closely with leaders and trainers in the evidence-based fields of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) at The Seattle Clinic.

I completed my clinical training in Medical Family Therapy at PeaceHealth, Lewis & Clark Counseling Center, and The Dougy Center: National Center for Grieving Children & Families.

My master's degree (M.A.) in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy is from Lewis & Clark College in Oregon.