My journey began in my own psychotherapy at sixteen years old. Over many years I was gifted with the opportunity to learn to navigate and respect my sensitivity.

I started at Western Washington University in 2014, where I earned my Master’s in School Counseling in 2016. Working with children in schools and in community mental health were great teachers. So was my own therapy. Over the last 20 years (both in my own work, and my work with others) I found:

• Attachment is vital: Our earliest relationships with parents, teachers and our community set the thermostat for our nervous systems.

• Sensitivity is often mistaken as a problem behavior: When a child (or person) is overwhelmed, they don't need "fixing” — they need a container and a witness

• Early wounds leave a blueprint: My work with children and families deeply informed my perspective on how we carry history in our bodies.

My Approach:

I started my private practice in 2019 working with a wide variety of clients. Recently, I’ve pivoted my experience toward a specialty in supporting highly sensitive people, while still holding openings for other needs. I’ve learned that being "sensitive" is a gift that is often stifled by a culture that demands we be smaller, quieter, and more "productive." In our work together, we use tools that have helped me personally, and helped my clients; these include EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Somatic work and Dream work.

How I Stay Energized:

Outside of our sessions, I dedicate my time to advanced training, clinical consultation, and enjoying hobbies! I believe my responsibility as your therapist is to stay as present in our sessions as possible.