Holistic Therapy

I embrace a holistic approach, addressing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in the healing process. I tailor treatment to consider all aspects of a client’s well-being, including lifestyle, physical health, and emotional balance. My commitment to holistic therapy has enabled clients to achieve deeper self-awareness, sustainable healing, and overall wellness.

I consider the whole person: mind, body, spirit, and emotions. I also integrate several therapeutic approaches and techniques from different modalities, whether that be traditional talk therapy, mindfulness practices and more. I recognize the interconnectedness of the mind and body, and therefore, explore all parts of a person.

I am a trauma-informed counselor employing a biopsychosocial approach. Further, My approach is ecological and holistic, meaning I work with the whole system even as we focus on a goal. We are all vastly complex. We are also very embedded with patterns, some useful and others not as much. Counseling is a perfect place to explore our complexity and patterns and to choose how to cultivate ongoing meaning and authentic expression in a non-judgmental environment.

Washington Psychological Wellness is proud to provide an integrative & holistic approach to treatment. Holistic mental health emphasizes the entire person (bio-psycho-socio-spiritual model) and not just on their symptoms or presenting problems. It reaffirms the importance of the relationship between clinician and client, is informed by scientific evidence, and uses all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals, and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.

Mental health doesn't exist in a vacuum. All parts of who you are as a person can affect (and be affected by) your mental state. I encourage people to examine what they notice in their mind, heart, body, and all different aspects of their life. This allows us to feel more whole as human beings, and can improve our relationships with all different pieces of our lives.

In my sessions I provide the option to incorporate Reiki, Hilot, movement, and/or tarot as supplemental modalities to traditional psychotherapy. I am trained in all of these practices.

My practice focuses on creating balance and healing the mind-body connection because I believe mental health and physical health are equally important. I emphasize the necessity of healthy physical habits as well as healthy emotional and mental habits as part of my treatment process. I help clients discover new behaviors and activities that work best for them and their bodies.

I love working with clients to think about how their health, nutrition and especially sleep effect their mental health. Whether a client is trying to get pregnant or recovering from growing/birthing a baby - health is a huge component of that journey. I especially help clients to focus on sleep - which is difficult, but so essential, in the postpartum period. I want clients to feel their best in every aspect of life - an sleep and nutrition are key factor in that.

I see the value in every different approach and modality in therapy, so I try to tailor my approach to each individual client and their unique, everchanging issues using holistic therapy. I have used mindfulness, CBT, ACT, person-centered, psychodynamic, and DBT all with one client so far depending on what they needed with each session.

I believe that the most effective healing looks at the whole person, where they're coming from, and uses many tools from the tool box. In addition to traditional psychotherapy, I can incorporate energy healing such as Reiki or shamanic energy medicine. I also believe many other forms of self-care, physical therapies, or forms of alternative medicine can support a person as well.

Holistic therapy looks at all parts of you. It holds the idea that you are a member of a family, you are a member of society, you are a member of a particular culture. Through a holistic lense we can look at how all these different parts intersect to create who you are.

Holistic therapy integrates the mind, body, and emotions to address the root causes of your challenges, not just the symptoms. By exploring how your thoughts, physical sensations, and emotional patterns are connected, we’ll work to release stored tension, heal past wounds, and build healthier ways to cope. This comprehensive approach helps foster clarity, balance, and a deeper connection to yourself, empowering you to move forward with renewed strength and purpose.

My focus is on treating the whole individual mind, body & spirit. I teach clients how to relax or energize their bodies and minds through yoga, meditation and mindfulness in session. I also assist clients in improving their sleep which impacts mood, energy and overall functioning. I am also available to discuss spiritual issues if clients are open to that and help guide them to see how helpful any kind of spiritual path can be a helpful part of treatment.

As a certified nurse-midwife with expanded knowledge and experience in primary care and mental health, I am comprehensive and holistic in my approach to care integrating medication with other therapies to help you achieve wellness. I won't just treat your brain -- I'll treat the whole you. We'll address physical health, hormones, and sexual pain and dysfunction on your mental well-being and expand treatment as needed to help you be your best self!

A holistic approach means seeing a person as a whole being and recognizing the interconnectedness of one’s mind, body, and spirit in defining one’s overall wellness. Holistic balance utilizes a self-inventory of one’s mental (psychological), physical, emotional (i.e. expression of emotions), and spiritual (i.e. values, beliefs, etc.) health to identify imbalances and work towards optimal wellness. Holistic balance emphasizes the belief that all areas of health are of equal importance.