I'm a licensed psychologist (PhD) with 8 years of experience working with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and chronic pain. My doctoral-level training means I bring a depth of assessment and clinical judgment to complex presentations that general counselors and therapists typically aren't trained for. I'm based in Steilacoom, Washington, and see clients exclusively via telehealth across the state.
My primary frameworks are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing — approaches that focus on psychological flexibility, values-aligned behavior, and meeting clients where their actual readiness for change is. For chronic pain specifically, ACT has strong evidence that no one is implementing well in most telehealth practices. I adapt these frameworks to each client's specific situation rather than following a script.
In our first session, I'll take time to understand your history, your current situation, and what you've already tried. I want to assess what's actually going on before we build a plan — because a PhD-level consultation means getting the picture right, not just starting techniques. You'll leave our first session with a clearer understanding of what's driving your struggles and a preliminary roadmap for what we'll work on.
