I was born and raised in the woods of interior Alaska. I have studied people and psychology for over 30 years (well, all my life really :)). I've been in private practice as a licensed mental health counselor (therapist) since 2012, after practicing in community settings for 8 years. The ten years prior to that were spent working in all sorts of support roles as I slowly but surely completed my undergraduate education while building a home and a life with my partner and young child.
I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a Certificate in Early Childhood Development from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, then went on to pursue studies at Antioch University Seattle where I earned my Master of Arts degree in 2005.
I have lots of extra-specific training in the transition to parenthood and all of the nuance and profundity that tends to come with that. My work is always client-focused, strengths-based, and customized to meet each client's needs. My goal is to provide an opportunity for you to experience personal growth and emotional healing. My hope is that each person I work with will find and/or reconnect with the essence of who they are, and then move forward from that center.
My practice is grounded in Attachment, Humanistic and Systems Theories. I am an anti-diet and HAES (Health At Every Size) informed therapist. I'll employ relational, creative, and evidenced-based approaches in working with you to move through difficult times. Mindfulness and exploring mind-body connections are integrated into the depth of my practice, as is accessing creativity and self-compassion to move through stuck-points. In 2021 I completed an intensive training in traumatic grief through the MISS Foundation, and received their Compassionate Care Bereavement Certification. I am trained in utilizing bi-lateral stimulation (EMDR) to help process trauma and memories affecting mood and behavior. In addition, a good sense of humor is one of the foundations of who I am, and I bring this to my work - I wholeheartedly believe laughter is good medicine!
In my spare time, I enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities, watching movies, cooking (and eating), and creative/artistic projects. I look forward to hearing what is important to you and helping you live the life that you've imagined.
I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a Certificate in Early Childhood Development from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, then went on to pursue studies at Antioch University Seattle where I earned my Master of Arts degree in 2005.
I have lots of extra-specific training in the transition to parenthood and all of the nuance and profundity that tends to come with that. My work is always client-focused, strengths-based, and customized to meet each client's needs. My goal is to provide an opportunity for you to experience personal growth and emotional healing. My hope is that each person I work with will find and/or reconnect with the essence of who they are, and then move forward from that center.
My practice is grounded in Attachment, Humanistic and Systems Theories. I am an anti-diet and HAES (Health At Every Size) informed therapist. I'll employ relational, creative, and evidenced-based approaches in working with you to move through difficult times. Mindfulness and exploring mind-body connections are integrated into the depth of my practice, as is accessing creativity and self-compassion to move through stuck-points. In 2021 I completed an intensive training in traumatic grief through the MISS Foundation, and received their Compassionate Care Bereavement Certification. I am trained in utilizing bi-lateral stimulation (EMDR) to help process trauma and memories affecting mood and behavior. In addition, a good sense of humor is one of the foundations of who I am, and I bring this to my work - I wholeheartedly believe laughter is good medicine!
In my spare time, I enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities, watching movies, cooking (and eating), and creative/artistic projects. I look forward to hearing what is important to you and helping you live the life that you've imagined.
