Couples therapists in Lacey, WA

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I’m a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of patient care experience, specializing in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and trauma‐related concerns. I completed advanced graduate training in psychopharmacology and trauma‐informed care. I provide warm, collaborative medication management for adults and teens across Washington and New Jersey, through online sessions. My clinical philosophy is collaborative and compassionate. I believe treatment works best when clients feel heard, respected, and supported. Together, we’ll build a plan that feels safe, effective, and tailored to your needs.

My training covers a broad range of areas, and I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate the many challenges in life. I strive to create a compassionate, supportive space where you feel safe sharing your experiences. Together, we partner to explore strategies and tools that are tailored to your unique needs.

Your Path to a More Fulfilling Life

I am an open-minded and nonjudgmental therapist dedicated to providing a truly safe place for everyone. With over 17 years of experience as a mental health counselor, I welcome all individuals and am experienced in supporting those with alternative lifestyles and unique situations.

Tailored, Collaborative Therapy

• Eclectic Approach: I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy because I firmly believe that one size does not fit all. Our work will be customized entirely to your needs.
• Team Partnership: I recognize you as the expert in your life! We will work together as a team to establish clear goals and the practical steps needed to help you attain your dreams.
• Holistic Support: I support clients across all dimensions of wellness, guiding you toward a better and more fulfilling life where goals are attained, communication is improved, and relationships are strengthened.

Specializing in Intimacy and Relationships

With a particular interest in sexual dysfunction and intimate relationship problems, I accept you exactly as you are, offering unconditional positive regard throughout your therapeutic journey.

I am a marriage and family therapist that works with couples / families to help them overcome their communication challenges. I specialize in helping couples and families navigate one of the most stressful and often unspoken challenges in relationships—financial strain. Money issues can create tension, conflict, and distance, but they don’t have to define your relationship. Together, we’ll work to understand what’s happening and develop practical, lasting solutions that fit your family. I am also extremely capable at helping with the additional relationship struggles of couples & families.

I also work extensively with couples in premarital therapy, helping you build a strong foundation before marriage. We’ll address communication, expectations, finances, and future planning so you feel confident moving forward together.

With over 17 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist, I focus on helping you not just talk about problems—but actually make meaningful changes. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you better understand your patterns, shift unhelpful thinking, and take clear, actionable steps toward improvement.

My approach is collaborative and practical. Every couple and family is different, and my goal is to help you find solutions that work for your unique situation—not a one-size-fits-all approach.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in recurring conflict, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Change is possible, and we can work toward it together. My goal is to help you see measurable progress—not just talk about problems.

I'm a seasoned dually licensed therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience. I have worked with individuals who specifically suffer from addiction, borderline personality disorder, relationship issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, previously incarcerated and those in crisis. Iv also observed and supervised individuals in gaining their hours for licensure as well.

I work hard to be clinically informed and Christ centered in all that I do with my clients.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate in Social Work, and I bring both clinical expertise and real life understanding into the therapy space. My professional background includes years of direct clinical practice as well as leadership roles in complex, high stress systems, including serving as a Mental Health Director. These experiences have shaped my ability to support individuals who are navigating pressure, responsibility, and emotional overwhelm while still being expected to function at a high level.

I work best with clients who are strong on the outside but struggling internally. Many of the people I support are women, mothers, professionals, caregivers, and helpers who are used to showing up for others while neglecting their own emotional needs. I have a particular passion for working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome, burnout, life transitions, relationship stress, identity concerns, and trauma related to past or ongoing stressors.

Therapy with me is not about having all the answers. It is about learning how to trust yourself, set healthy boundaries, and show up for your life with more compassion and confidence.

I began my career as a Fulbright Scholar, conducting research on traditional medicine in Sochi, Russia. I presented my work at the United States Embassy in Moscow, highlighting cross-cultural perspectives in healthcare and integrative practice.

After completing my grant, I attended New York University (NYU). I then completed a residency at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. I went on to earn my doctorate from the University of San Diego, California, where I focused on digital telehealth treatment for psychiatric care.

I am passionate about working with Veterans and individuals experiencing Depression, Anxiety, and Mood Disorders. In 2023, I completed CIIS training in psychedelic-assisted therapy. In 2025, I was among the first providers in Colorado and in the country to become licensed as a psilocybin facilitator.

Are you feeling stuck, anxious, or worn down by the demands of life or work? Many of my clients seek therapy during times of transition, burnout, self-doubt, or when they’ve lost connection with their sense of balance and purpose. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Employee Assistance Professional, I’m here to provide a supportive space to explore challenges with honesty, resilience, and compassion. I help clients navigate stress, life transitions, and personal struggles while honoring their identities and cultural backgrounds to invite authenticity, balance, and self-discovery.

I am licensed to practice in Washington state and Texas. I specialize in working with adult survivors of narcissistic, borderline, or antisocial (psychopathic) parents. I also work with people struggling with partners who have these disorders. I can help you learn to live without fear, understand your emotions better, and manage your trauma symptoms instead of them managing you. Life is too short to live in fear, to be continually overwhelmed by your emotions, or to be stuck in toxic relationships. I can help you find your way out.

With 1p years of experience my main goal for therapy is to provide a safe, accepting, comfortable space where you can be yourself and feel safe enough to work on whatever issues you wish to work on. My practice is respectful of people of every; race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, gender expression, religious belief, and other ways of being.

I'm here to help. I provide video therapy for clients who live in Washington and Texas. Please feel to email me for a free 30 minute phone consultation. Please email for the quickest response.