How I help people
I draw from a combination of strategies that consider people's lives and experiences within the context of their relationships. I have training in working with emotions, attachment and within an experiential framework. This means that in sessions with me, I will encourage you to experience emotion and assist you in heightening emotion for the purpose of helping you transform negative internal patterns. The specific modalities I draw from and have advanced training in are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Lifespan Integration (LI).
I believe that everyone is capable of making desired changes in their life and that creating fantastic, meaningful relationships can bring a great sense of accomplishment and joy. I can absolutely help you identify what changes need to be made in order for you to achieve your goals.
I work with people who experience
Training
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Washington - License #LF60727738. I graduated from Antioch University Seattle with a M.A. in Psychology, specializing in couple and family therapy. My undergraduate degree is in Dance from The University of Memphis. Prior to private practice, I worked in a community mental health clinic treating children, adults, and families.
Professional Experience
Having spent 10 plus years working closely with families as a social worker and as a nanny, I have a depth of understanding of the pressures that modern families currently face. My unique experience gives me expertise in:
Throughout all of my professional experiences, I have brought movement and somatic informed expertise. My love of movement and physical expression informs my knowledge of the connection between body, mind and well-being. This experience deeply influences my work as a therapist and allows me to offer clients:
I draw from a combination of strategies that consider people's lives and experiences within the context of their relationships. I have training in working with emotions, attachment and within an experiential framework. This means that in sessions with me, I will encourage you to experience emotion and assist you in heightening emotion for the purpose of helping you transform negative internal patterns. The specific modalities I draw from and have advanced training in are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Lifespan Integration (LI).
I believe that everyone is capable of making desired changes in their life and that creating fantastic, meaningful relationships can bring a great sense of accomplishment and joy. I can absolutely help you identify what changes need to be made in order for you to achieve your goals.
I work with people who experience
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relational difficulties
- Sexual difficulties
- Conflictual relationships
- Emotional intensity/reactivity
- Motivational dips
- Physical discomfort related to emotional/mental distress
- Trauma
- Dating frustrations
Training
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Washington - License #LF60727738. I graduated from Antioch University Seattle with a M.A. in Psychology, specializing in couple and family therapy. My undergraduate degree is in Dance from The University of Memphis. Prior to private practice, I worked in a community mental health clinic treating children, adults, and families.
Professional Experience
Having spent 10 plus years working closely with families as a social worker and as a nanny, I have a depth of understanding of the pressures that modern families currently face. My unique experience gives me expertise in:
- attachment
- child development
- relational dynamics
Throughout all of my professional experiences, I have brought movement and somatic informed expertise. My love of movement and physical expression informs my knowledge of the connection between body, mind and well-being. This experience deeply influences my work as a therapist and allows me to offer clients:
- unique strategies for dealing with physical discomfort related to emotional stress and/or anxiety
- an understanding of physical and mindfulness practices that enhance well being