Services
- Individual
About My Clients
My clients have often come to a place in life where they feel stuck and are in search of a new direction. I work with individuals on issues involving anxiety, depression, work/life stress, identity concerns, and significant life changes.
My Background and Approach
I utilize an integrative approach drawing from mindfulness, CBT, and humanistic therapy systems. The focus is on what is happening in your life TODAY and how you want it to look differently. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental space so that you don’t need to continue struggling on your own. Depending on your needs, we can take a directive approach targeting specific symptoms (e.g. social anxiety, excessive worry, panic attacks) or a less structured approach where you can reflect upon your life and identify what you want to pursue. Together we can uncover the patterns in your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships that are holding you back, and establish a happier and healthier way of being in the world. I utilize a collaborative client-centered approach to provide the balance between supporting and challenging you that is necessary for promoting growth and change.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I have studied psychology for a decade, completing a MA in General Psychology from NYU in 2007, and a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University in 2014. My dissertation examined the influence of significant experiences (for example: a traumatic event or a spiritual emergency) on shaping one’s worldview and approach to living. For Internship I worked for Seattle University's Counseling and Psychological Services, providing individual and group therapy to students. In addition to operating a private practice, I have also worked for a crisis line call center and a domestic violence intervention group.