Within each of us lies the innate capacity to develop, to adapt, to grow, to overcome adversity, to love, to experience joy and sorrow and to reach our highest potential. Stressful life events, trauma, loss, insecure attachments, family conflicts, accidents, illness and other life challenges can overwhelm our psyche’s ability to cope. The ability to heal becomes blocked. We become stuck. We form conscious and unconscious responses and defenses in an attempt to avoid ever feeling that pain again. The solutions may work for a time but later become part of the problem. When the traumatic wound is triggered we experience intense emotion, as well as distorted or unhelpful ways of thinking and perceiving ourselves, others and the world.

In therapy we journey together to uncover and heal these blocks allowing the innate healing process to tranform pain and adversity, increase awareness, find meaning and experience the freedom to choose creatively.

I use an integrated approach, drawing from attachment theory, psychodynamic and Buddhist psychology combined with CBT, DBT, Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and somatic therapies. I work with older adolescents and adults who are struggling with a variety of issues from anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief and loss,identity issues, family of orign and  relationship issues to name a few. I am LGBT, queer and gender affirming in my approach. I have particlaur interest in psychedelic assisted therapy, co-parenting therapy and working with healthcare and metal health professionals who are struggling with mental health or susbstance issues.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Masters in Addiction Counseling as well as a Master’s in Public Health. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado. I have over 15 years experience in the mental health field and have had the privlege of working with people of all ages, children through older adults and from all walks of life.

I would consider it an honor to meet with you and help you on your journey.