I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in Washington State with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, Bi-polar, borderline personality disorder, parenting problems, self-harm, and who are in crisis actively suicidal. I also helped many people who have just been discharged from inpatient treatment and have worked with children and adolescents in a at home setting.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral, rational-emotive behavioral therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
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