WHO I AM AS A
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
I provide therapy that helps people understand themselves more clearly and respond to life with more steadiness.
COUNSELING STRENGTHS & STYLE
I notice patterns in how people think, feel, and relate, and help bring clarity to what may be keeping them stuck. My style is warm, honest, and direct—grounded in curiosity, cultural awareness, and respect for each person’s values.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Before starting my private practice, I served as Director of Counseling at a recovery high school supporting teens impacted by trauma, emotional challenges, and difficult life circumstances.
That work shaped my ability to sit with complexity, remain steady through difficult moments, and help people feel seen and understood rather than fixed.
I hold a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Washington (1998) and M.A. in Counseling from Western Seminary (2002).
A BIT MORE ABOUT ME…
EASY TO BE WITH
I value authenticity and kindness, and aim to create a space where people feel accepted, respected, and comfortable being themselves.
INSIGHTFUL & COMPASSIONATE
I see the whole person—the wounds, patterns, strengths, and potential. I look beneath the surface to bring awareness to where people are hurting and to the strengths they may not yet recognize.
GROUNDED & PRESENT
My experiences with loss and hardship have given me a deeper capacity to sit with the pain and struggles of others without turning away or trying to rush the process.
I BELIEVE
Perspective matters. We can be right and wrong at the same time. Hurt people hurt people. We can all use forgiveness. People can change.