Supportive. Collaborative. Shame-free.

My journey to become a therapist stemmed from my own late diagnosis of ADHD. For most of my life, I felt lost and confused about who I was, why things were so hard, and why it felt like everyone else knew me better than I knew myself. Like many, I didn't know I was experiencing trauma; I just thought that's how life was. After spinning my wheels for years I decided to try something new and sought counseling. Therapy taught me to see how society and childhood experiences were working against me, and how I was working against myself. I've found therapy to be a space of self-discovery, forgiveness and acceptance, and healing. Now, my view as a counselor is that the therapeutic space is a place to explore and discover ways to work with yourself, and not against yourself.

I serve individuals and couples of all backgrounds and specialize in adult neurodivergence, life transitions, identity issues. Individuals who are seeking help with having a better understanding of themselves and their world tend to find my style helpful.

I view counseling as a collaborative space where we will work together to figure out what will be most helpful to you. My goal is to create an environment where you can begin to feel safe to explore your issues while also understanding the context and systemic barriers in your life. I want you to have as many tools and resources to foster the changes and understanding you're seeking. I show up as a clinician who is authentic, committed to cultural humility and anti-oppression, welcomes feedback, and is a big-time cheerleader for you. I have found that the best way to do this is to be compassionate, direct, blame/shame-free, and trauma-informed.

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Clinical Background 
I am a graduate of Antioch University with a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and interned at Antioch University Clinic, PEPS, Seattle Pacific University, and Modern Therapy Seattle. I draw from Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and a neurobiological lens. 

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Personal Background

I use she/her pronouns and identify as a gender-fluid female. I am a born and raised Seattleite, which I feel is rare these days. I received my undergraduate degree from Washington State University with a B.A. in Creative Writing. Since then, I've held many job titles ranging from dental assistant to Amazon account manager which sparked my passion for understanding identity and career calling. Ultimately, it led me to becoming a therapist, which I am so happy I found. I enjoy cooking, exercise, travel, cuddling my dog (Frank), and electronic music.