I am a clinical social worker who practices in Washington and Oregon. It was 2002 when I entered the field. My practice has been as a therapist, hospice social worker and as a social worker for emergency and pediatric departments in large hospitals. I have set aside 2 evenings a week for prospective clients to schedule for a consultation. If you need another time, I can try to fit you in a different time or day.
My primary therapeutic approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes psychological flexibility and values-based action. In addition, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). These evidence-based modalities provide clients with practical tools to alleviate symptoms while addressing the underlying concerns that bring them to therapy.
Sessions incorporate talk therapy complemented by practical tools designed to help reduce symptoms and promote well-being.
I offer a warm and supportive environment while also encouraging you to examine and challenge patterns of thinking that may no longer serve you. If you have experienced difficult relationships—whether with parents, a spouse, or others—therapy provides a compassionate space to address these experiences and begin healing the parts of yourself that have been affected.
