Licensed to practice in Washington and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions
(She/her)
New to Grow
With 13 years of experience and over 1,000 clients served, I have honed my practice to help adults find relief from the exhausting loops of anxiety and depression. I am a non-traditional therapist, which means I believe a clinical textbook will never replace the power of a genuine human connection. My top priority is building a safe, trusting relationship with you—meeting you exactly where you are today, without rigid or stuffy processes. My career has been defined by diverse, rich perspectives. I have lived and worked internationally, traveled extensively across the US, and spent most of my career serving Native American tribes, the military, and community organizations. Culture and identity are central to my work; we will always honor how your unique background shapes your mental health. I primarily use practical, evidence-based tools from CBT and ACT, tailored to fit your life. Because I know how hard it is to balance daily responsibilities, I work exclusively online and offer evening sessions. If you are looking for a collaborative, down-to-earth therapist to help you navigate your next chapter, let's connect.
Your first session will look something like this: "Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here, and I want to give you a quick roadmap of what our first session looks like so you know exactly what to expect. The main goal of today is just for us to start getting to know each other and see if we feel like a good team. We’ll talk about what’s been going on, what brought you into therapy, and what you hope to get out of this. You don't have to have it all figured out, and you only have to share what you feel comfortable sharing today. Before we dive into the deep stuff, we just have a few brief housekeeping items to cover so we're on the same page: Informed Consent: You’ve already looked over the paperwork, but essentially, this is just our official agreement that you are here voluntarily, you know what my practice looks like, and you agree to participate in this process with me. You are always in the driver's seat of your therapy. Cancellation Policy: I know life happens—especially with busy evening schedules! I just ask that if you need to reschedule or cancel, you give me at least [Insert your timeframe, e.g., 24 hours] notice. If it’s later than that, there is a cancellation fee of [Insert your fee], simply because that night-time spot was held specifically for you and can't be filled at the last minute. Confidentiality & Its Limits: What you say in here stays between us. As a teletherapy provider, I use a secure, encrypted platform to keep our conversations completely private. However, as a licensed professional, my primary job is to keep you and our community safe. Because of that, there are a few strict boundaries to my confidentiality. I am legally and ethically required to step in and break confidentiality only if: You tell me you have a plan and intent to harm yourself or someone else. There is any report or suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child, an elderly person, or a vulnerable adult. If you express anything illegal, I must break our confidentiality agreement and report it to proper authorities. There is a court order I must comply with. Outside of those specific safety boundaries, this is a completely private, non-judgmental space for you. How does all of that sound to you? Do you have any questions before we get started?"
Based on your 13 years of experience and my relational, non-traditional approach, I bring a rare and powerful combination of clinical depth and deep human adaptability to every session. Here are the specific, high-value strengths I bring to the table: 1. Exceptional Cultural Agility & Humility Having lived and worked internationally, traveled the US extensively, and spent the majority of your career working with Native American tribes, the military, and community organizations, my worldview is incredibly wide. How it shows up in session: I don't view clients through a one-size-fits-all lens. I possess a natural, lived understanding of how systemic, community, and cultural dynamics impact a person's mental health. Clients who often feel misunderstood by mainstream healthcare will feel immediately safe with me. 2. High-Caliber Clinical Pattern Recognition Working with over 1,000 clients over 13 years means I have achieved what is known in psychology as "clinical mastery." How it shows up in session: I am not guessing or grasping for tools. I have seen almost every manifestation of anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Because of this massive clinical data set in my mind, I can cut through the noise quickly, spot the underlying loops, and know exactly which intervention (CBT, ACT, or otherwise) will fit that specific individual. 3. Rapid, Authentic Rapport Building Because I explicitly prioritize connection over formal processes, I bring a warmth and a "realness" that instantly lowers a client's defenses. How it shows up in session: Many clients find traditional therapy stiff or intimidating. My strength lies in stripping away the clinical coldness and meeting people exactly where they are at. This accelerates the therapeutic alliance—which research consistently shows is the single greatest predictor of successful therapy outcomes. 4. Specialization in Life Lifespan Transitions (Ages 18–80) To comfortably treat adults from emerging adulthood all the way through geriatric care requires an incredible amount of psychological range. How it shows up in session: I understand the unique developmental milestones of the human journey. I can pivot seamlessly from helping a 22-year-old navigate the anxiety of independence, to helping a 45-year-old redefine their identity during a career shift, to helping a 75-year-old process the grief and adjustments of aging. 5. Adaptability Beyond the Manual While you are expertly driven by ethics and grounded in evide
My ideal clients are adults of all ages—from young people navigating the independence of their 20s to seniors embracing new chapters later in life—who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. You might be dealing with a constant hum of anxiety that makes it hard to quiet your mind, or a heavy cloud of depression that has drained the joy out of things you used to love. Often, my clients are navigating a major life shift—like a career change, a relationship ending, retirement, or an identity transition—and the old ways of coping just aren't working anymore. You don't need to have it all figured out before you walk through my door. My ideal client is simply someone who is ready to explore their inner world, drop the exhausting struggle with their thoughts, and work together to build a life that feels authentic and meaningful." 3 Core Traits of My Ideal Client: Regardless of whether they are 19 or 79, your ideal clients will likely share these three psychological markers: The "In-Between" State: They are actively mourning an old reality or struggling to adapt to a new one (e.g., college graduation, divorce, empty-nesting, retirement, health changes). High Internal Friction: Their anxiety or depression isn't necessarily driven by acute trauma, but by the exhausting daily loops of worrying about the future or feeling weighed down by the past. A Spark of Readiness: They are feeling the discomfort of being stuck and are ready to engage in the collaborative work of therapy—whether that means evaluating their thought patterns or clarifying what a meaningful life looks like to them right now.
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
"Think of CBT as a practical, teamwork-based approach to understanding how your mind works. The core idea is simple: how we think affects how we feel and how we act.Right now, you might feel stuck in a loop of tough emotions or frustrating habits. In our sessions, we aren’t just going to vent; we are going to look at that loop like scientists in a lab. We will identify the specific thoughts that sneak in and make you feel bad, see if those thoughts are actually 100% true, and experiment with new ways of reacting. It’s very active—we'll collaborate on small things for you to try out between our sessions so you can become your own therapist over time."The 4 Pillars of the CBT ExplanationWhen you deliver this explanation, you want to hit four specific notes to set the right expectations for treatment:The CBT Triangle: Explicitly link thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Show them that changing one part of the triangle naturally shifts the others.Collaborative Empathy: Use words like "we," "teamwork," and "collaborate." CBT is not a doctor prescribing medicine; it is a joint venture.The "Here and Now" Focus: Reassure them that while the past matters, CBT focuses primarily on giving them tools to handle what is happening today.Empowerment: Frame the ultimate goal as giving them the tools so they eventually won't need you anymore.A Quick Visual for the SessionIf you are sitting with the client, it is incredibly helpful to sketch out a quick, real-life example on a piece of paper or a whiteboard to show them exactly what you mean.The SituationThe CBT LoopThe ResultTriggerYou pass a coworker in the hall and they don't say hi.An everyday event.Thought (CBT Target)"They are mad at me. I must have done something wrong."The unhelpful interpretation.FeelingAnxiety, pit in your stomach, rejection.The emotional consequence.BehaviorYou avoid them the rest of the day and stress at your desk.The action that locks the loop in place.By walking them through this, you can say: "In CBT, we learn to pause at the 'Thought' phase and ask: Could they just have been distracted? Did they have their headphones in? Shifting that thought completely changes the feeling and the behavior."
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
"Think of ACT as a way to change your relationship with your own mind. A lot of the time, we treat our difficult thoughts and feelings like monsters we have to fight or fix before we can move forward. But fighting them takes a massive amount of energy, and the monsters usually win anyway. In ACT, we try something completely different. We aren’t going to try to delete your anxiety or force you to think positively. Instead, we are going to learn how to change how you relate to those heavy thoughts—learning to accept that they are in the passenger seat, without letting them grab the steering wheel. We figure out what truly matters to you—your deepest values—and we take action toward those things, bringing your thoughts and feelings along for the ride." The 3 Pillars of the ACT Explanation When introducing ACT, you want to ground the explanation in three simple shifts that contrast with what clients usually expect from therapy: Dropping the Struggle (Acceptance): Reassure them that having tough thoughts or anxiety doesn't mean they are broken or failing. The goal is vitality, not symptom reduction. Stepping Back (Defusion): Show them that they don't have to believe everything their mind tells them. Thoughts are just thoughts, not absolute truths or commands. Values-Driven Action (Commitment): Emphasize that therapy will focus heavily on what they want their life to stand for, using that as the compass for their behavior. A Quick Metaphor for the Session ACT relies heavily on experiential metaphors because they bypass logical arguing. If you want to give a client a quick "aha" moment during your explanation, you can use the Clipboard Metaphor: The Struggle: “Imagine this clipboard represents your anxiety or self-doubt. When it shows up, your instinct is to hold it right up in front of your face to fight it or look at it. What happens to your view of the room? It’s completely blocked. You can't see your family, your job, or your goals. You're stuck staring at the problem.” The ACT Approach: “Now, what if we take that same clipboard and just lower it into your lap? The anxiety is still in the room—we didn't throw it out the window—but now your eyes are clear. You can look around, see what matters, and use your hands to actually do something meaningful.”