I became a therapist to help people feel seen, safe, and supported. I work with individuals and couples to navigate anxiety, trauma and relationship challenges using Internal Family Systems and attachment-based approaches. My hope is to offer a calm, compassionate space where healing and understanding can grow. I want to support your journey toward inner peace and connection.

Credentials & Education

• License: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

• Experience: Over 26 years serving families, adults, adolescents & couples

• Education:

  • Master of Arts, Bastyr University (1999)

  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Washington (1997)

Recent Trainings

• Internal Family Systems Level 2 completion – 2024

• Trauma & Attachment training with Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Richard Schwartz, Dr. Frank Anderson & Nedra Tawwab – 2022–2024

• Trauma & Addiction Conference, Las Vegas, NV

• Internal Family Systems Conference – 2018–2021

• Specialized training (2018–2021) in:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Complex Trauma & Attachment Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Gottman Couple’s Therapy

  • Mindfulness training with Dr. Daniel Siegel

  • Trauma treatment with Bessel van der Kolk and EMDR

Professional Experience

• Private Practice, Richland, WA – 2009–Present

• Clinical Director, Sunderland Family Treatment Services, Kennewick, WA – 2005–2007

• Supervisor of Child & Family Therapy, Kennewick, WA – 2002–2005

• Clinical Member, American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy – 2006–2008

• Family Therapist, Northshore Youth & Family Services, Bothell, WA – 1999–2002

• Case Manager, East Lake Mental Health, Bellevue, WA – 1998–1999

• Clinician, Fairfax Psychiatric Hospital, Kirkland, WA – 1997–1998