ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in Lynnwood, WA

I am passionate about providing attentive and informed care to kids, teens, and parents/caregivers. My approach is collaborative and evidence-based. I support my clients and their families with effective therapeutic strategies so they can work towards the positive changes they want to see in their own lives. I graduated from University of Washington's MA in Applied Child & Adolescent Psychology and have been delighted to serve families in King County ever since! I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and evidence-based parent coaching in my work with clients, all of which are well-researched and effective tools for helping individuals and families meet their goals.

Welcome! I look forward to hearing about you. What is it like to be you?

I am a mother of 3 kids and 2 dogs. In my free time, I love to travel and experience the way others live; how they solve problems, what matters and motivates.

Education

I have a B.A. in Intercultural Studies from Biola University. I completed an MSW from Azusa Pacific University. I have years of experience working with at-risk youth in CA and WA as well as in NGO's. I started my practice in 2019. I am trained in EFT, CBT, DBT.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist based in Seattle, originally from Texas. My journey into therapy began when I was 16 and started attending counseling for my own struggles. What began as a path toward personal healing quickly turned into a deep curiosity about the therapeutic process itself — I became fascinated by how therapy worked and what it could mean to support others in their own growth. From that point on, I was all in. I studied psychology in every way I could, which eventually led me to move to Seattle in 2018 to pursue my undergraduate degree in the field.

Along the way, I developed a strong interest in how people grow and change across their lifespans — especially through the lens of attachment, family dynamics, and the neuroscience behind emotion and behavior. These early interests laid the foundation for my graduate studies in Marriage and Family Therapy, where I deepened my understanding of how relationships and systems shape who we are.

My approach is person-centered, focusing on you, the client, and the moment-to-moment engagement, discovering insights together. I can help you discover insights into barriers, and the constructive solutions to overcoming those barriers. Each person has the right to live a life free of negative thoughts and experiences—a life of healthy well-being.

Many of the clients I work with look like they are holding everything together, but inside they feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in painful patterns. I support teens, adults, couples, and families in Tukwila, Renton, Burien, Seatac, Federal Way, Kent, and across Washington through telehealth. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, low self-esteem, grief, relationship conflict, family stress, and major life transitions. My style is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and practical.

Welcome! and thank you for taking the time to do this step for yourself. As a psychiatric provider, I am committed to working with you and your family on your journey to healing and discovering your best self throughout this process. I am a board certified Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), currently licensed in Washington State and Massachusetts. I have been working in the healthcare industry for over two decades, treating adults age 18+ with chronic severe anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma, personality disorders, substance abuse disorders, and co-occurring disorders.

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.