When we do so, we begin to fine-tune our lens of relational safety and protect ourselves from harmful, unkind, exploitative, or unbalanced patterns in relationships.  

We stop self-abandoning and instead, learn to accept and self-compassionately work with the discomfort of setting boundaries and saying no. 

We stop people-pleasing and instead begin honoring our own needs and feelings as much as we do the needs and feelings of others.  

One of my favorite parts of being a therapist is supporting clients in cultivating more authentic, mindful, and joyful relationships with themselves and others.

Approach 

I work with most people on a longer-term, relational basis, grounded in the latest research and knowledge about effective trauma recovery and healing modalities. 

I believe in providing psychoeducation to my clients, helping them understand the concepts and skills I share so they can adapt and make the concepts and skills their own. 

For those interested, I incorporate gentle and effective chair yoga and mindfulness practices into therapy to support the nervous system and healing process.

Experience

Before beginning my first private practice twelve years ago, I worked in the community mental health field for nine years in a variety of settings and capacities with children, adults, and their families. 

I have a master of science degree in mental health counseling and am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Nevada. 

Certifications

• EMDRIA-certified EMDR practitioner since 2016
• Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)
• Certified Grief Informed Professional (In Process)
• Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC) (In Process)
• Multi-Modal Somatic Trauma Therapy Intensive Training and Certificate (In Process)

Professional Licenses 

I'm a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Nevada. 

I will be working towards licensure in Washington state soon! Feel free to check back for updates.