Looking forward to meeting you!

In our sessions together I will bring over 28 years of experience as a counselor serving children and families and 24 years of learning and personal growth raising two children.  I earned my masters at the University of Washington and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  During my career I  have worked in a outpatient mental health agency and in the school setting as an elementary school counselor.  I am grateful to merge these two experiences in my private practice.

I specialize in working with children and families to provide support and tools that help clients learn, heal, and grow as they navigate a range of concerns including but not limited to: anxiety, grief & loss, trauma, emotional regulation and in teaming with families and educators to best support children’s social and emotional well being. 

I believe in a holistic and strengths-based approach as all of our experiences (physical, emotional, spiritual, and social) are integral in the person we are becoming, the choices we make, and how we feel.  My work with clients is grounded in a variety of evidence-based approaches including:  attachment-based, play & art therapy, solution focused, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral (CBT & TF-CBT),   narrative therapy and neuroscience.  I am also a certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator.  I have been intentional about growing as a clinician in these specific areas as it allows me flexibility to individualize my counseling services to best meet the needs of clients I serve. 

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A little about me personally and what helps me THRIVE...​

• Connections: quality time with family and friends 
• My faith:  Jeremiah 29:11
• Lake/ocean time: always part of my personal wellness plan
• Photography:  capturing memories, connections & beauty 
• Fresh cut flowers:  growing dahlias, daisies, and peonies 
• Traveling: love to explore new places
• Hearts in nature:  collector of reminders of  love