If you're living in Washington State and are interested in teletherapy, you can schedule a free consultation below.
All appointments are completed virtually using HIPAA compliant, secure, real-time video conferencing technology
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
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I am licensed clinical social worker providing individual therapy to those 18 and older.
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I am an ally and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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I use he/him/his pronouns
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I was born and raised in Central Washington.
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I hold a Master's in Social Work from the University of Washington as a first-generation college student.
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During graduate school I completed a practicum at the Pierce County AIDS Foundation as medical case manager.
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My clinical background consists of providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults with diverse needs.
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I find it rewarding to help individuals heal and recover from stressful events by helping them process difficulties and gain new insights.
SPECIALTIES
My work experience within community mental health has allowed me to treat a wide range of mental and emotional issues, but I have specialized in treating the following:​
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Adults, 18 +
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Emotional Disturbance
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LGBTQ+ affirming/allied
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Gender and identity
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Relationship Issues
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Stress and trauma
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Bipolar
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Self-esteem
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Coping strategies
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Life transitions
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Creating a life worth living
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Obsessive Compulsive (OCD)
EXPERIENCE
I have been dedicated to diverse and inclusive experiences, as I have worked as a vocational rehabilitation counselor serving individuals with physical, mental and sensory-processing disorders, to providing case management and therapeutic services within community mental health agencies. .
Types of therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT): can help address unhelpful thoughts and behavioral patterns.
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Brainspotting: A focused mindfulness practice that uses fixed eye positions to help clients reprocess emotional pain and distress.
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Motivational Interviewing: To assist clients with taking steps towards making and sustaining change.
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Attachment Theory: I use an attachment theory approach in practice. Those I work with will learn more about their attachment style and use the therapeutic relationship to improve emotional regulation skills to navigate their relationships with others.
CONTACT ME
If you're an adult, 18 and older, and are interested in scheduling a free consultation with me or would like to ask a question, please message me using this form.
Provider Contact Information
If you attempt to reach me on my confidential telephone number, please note I do not answer when I am with a client or unavailable. It may take 24-48 hours to return your call, if your call cannot wait, you can contact this crisis line at 866-427-4747.
PHONE
(253) 366-8616
CLIENT PORTAL