“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.“
-John Green, Turtles All The Way Down
I grew up in Maryland in a large family with 3 brothers and 2 sisters, and later moved to Washington. Through my experiences of being a foster family and living with a family member with a mental illness, I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a social worker.
My experience includes working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, postpartum concerns, PTSD, and grief. My therapeutic style is authentic, compassionate and grounding. We are our own harshest critic, and by focusing on your strengths, we can work together to improve any areas that need it.
Clients who get the most out of working with me will be those who are willing to be authentic and to put in the work. My role is to listen, help you see new ways of thinking about things, and provide you with concrete tools that you can use in daily life.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, Blended Family Issues, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
WA LICSW LW 60877135