I live and work in Washington State, and like many people, I’m a blend of structure and spontaneity. I believe therapy does not exist in isolation. Our mental health is shaped by the systems we move through, the identities we carry, and the cumulative stress our bodies hold — especially during seasons of transition.
Much of my clinical interest centers on how chronic stress, grief, illness, burnout, and relational shifts impact the nervous system and sense of self. I am committed to providing affirming care to LGBTQIA+ clients and to supporting individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Thoughtful advocacy and social awareness inform my work, though my primary focus is always the individual sitting in front of me.
Outside of the office, I value steadiness and intentional living. I appreciate small rituals — a quiet morning cup of tea, cooking something seasonal, an evening walk. I enjoy exploring new restaurants, taking the ferry for a change of perspective, and staying curious about the region I call home.
Extended travel has shaped me in meaningful ways. Spending months at a time moving slowly through unfamiliar environments strengthened my capacity to tolerate uncertainty, adapt thoughtfully, and remain observant. Those experiences continue to inform how I support clients navigating divorce, loss, medical diagnoses, career shifts, and other defining life transitions.
I value humor, consistency, and presence. I aim to show up as a real person — composed, engaged, and invested in the work.
Like my clients, I am continually learning. I pay attention to my patterns. I believe growth is ongoing and that alignment is less about perfection and more about awareness.
About Me
What it’s Like to Work with Me
My clinical work is trauma-informed and focused on how stress and past experiences show up in the present. I pay close attention to pacing and regulation, and I’m intentional about not rushing people into insight or processing before there’s enough stability to support it.
Sessions are structured but flexible. We might work on noticing patterns, building practical regulation skills, or understanding why certain situations continue to feel harder than they “should.” I tend to be direct and collaborative, and I’ll offer observations or tools when they’re useful rather than leaving everything open-ended.
I’m careful about how trauma work is approached. Therapy doesn’t have to mean reliving everything that’s happened in order to move forward. Often the work is about increasing awareness, choice, and steadiness so that old patterns have less control in the present.
Overall, I aim for therapy to feel clear, contained, and useful — a space where things start to make more sense and where change feels possible without being overwhelming or performative.
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If you’re curious about therapy, you don’t need to have a clear plan. We can start where you are.