Why I Do This Work
On a personal note...
For a long time, I believed I could hustle, self-criticize, people-please, and perfectionist my way into being a "better" person. I was praised for being productive, agreeable, and organized, but on the inside I felt misunderstood, disconnected, and painfully alone. I kept trying to become who I thought I should be, hoping everything would fall into place once I finally got it "right."
Spoiler alert: it didn’t. Sound familiar?
Holistic therapy cracked something open deep within me. Not in a polished, front cover of a wellness magazine way but in a messy, sacred, life-changing way. Slowly, I found my way back to my body, to my intuition, and to the kind of relationships where I didn’t have to shape-shift to belong. I let go of perfection and learned to honor the parts of me that were tender, wild, and deeply wise. I started living like my needs mattered. I learned that I was always enough and never too much. That I am whole. That I am abundant.
Now, I’m here to help you discover those same truths for yourself.
Credentials and Training
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Washington (#MHC.LH.61687758)
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, City University of Seattle
- B.A. in Psychology, University of Washington
- Additional training: Somatic Therapy for Trauma, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Internal Family Systems, TCTSY Foundational Training
When I'm Not in Session...
You can usually find me gardening, practicing yoga, exploring tide pools, basking in nature, cheering on the Everett Silvertips or Seattle Reign, reading under a blanket with at least one cat, or hanging out with my dogs.
I love weird art, wild weather, scary movies, spending time with people I love, and finding beauty in the in-between moments.
An Invitation
This is your official invitation to come home to yourself.
I’d be honored to be part of that journey.