I’ve been seeing clients since 2013, and absolutely love this work. I’m a lifelong learner and strive to bring fresh ideas into the therapeutic space. Outside the therapy office I’m married, I’m a mom of a wonderful kiddo who happens to be medically complex, and I am interested in all things creative.

The best way to learn about therapy is to email or call to start the process of getting know each other. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about what therapy might look like and the techniques that I use. I truly care about my clients and would be honored to work with you or your family. 

Areas of focus

Improving your relationship with the inevitable uncertainty of life

Anxiety, stress, and panic symptoms

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (ERP, ACT, and CBT skills)

Depression, lack of energy

Mindfulness & self-compassion

Narrative Therapy (esp. deconstructing toxic dominant narratives like racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, etc.)

Trauma work (Narrative, TF-CBT)

Relationship improvement, healthy communication skills, parenting (EFT, NVC, Siegel, Hand in Hand)

Support through life transitions, grief

Building desired habits and routines that help you live a life you value

Chronic illness, parents of chronically ill children

Bringing back creativity, joy, zest for life

Education

M.S. Psychology - Marriage and Family Therapy, Seattle Pacific University

M.S. Biology, University of Bonn, Germany

B.S. Biochemistry, University of Washington

B.S. Biology, University of Washington

AFFILIATIONS

Member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (AAMFT)

Member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

Certification and Training

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, License #LF60765457, Washington State

Narrative Therapy Focus at SPU Graduate School

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training

Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship

Lifespan Integration Level 1

Health at Every Size

EMDR Parts 1 & 2 (EMDR Consulting, EMDRIA-Approved, 40 Hours Training + 10 Hours Consultation)

IFS Online Circle Program (40 Hours)

Bruce Hersey’s IFS for EMDR Therapists

IFS 20 Hour Live Virtual Experiential - 20 Hours - NACHAS Consulting

Anxiety Certification Course: Integrate CBT and Exposure & Response Prevention for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias - Kimberly Morrow, LCSW & Elizabeth DuPont Spencer, M.S.W., LCSW

4 Day Intensive Workshop: Exposure and Response Therapy for OCD, Cognitive Behavioral Institute

I receive regular ongoing consultation for the use of Exposure & Response Prevention + CBT + ACT to treat OCD symptoms