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About My Clients
I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, stress, anger, rumination, relationship strain, or simply feeling stuck. Many are used to handling things on their own, even when life feels overwhelming. I am especially drawn to working with women, LGBTQ+ clients, young adults finding their footing, and people navigating neurodivergence—personally or as a parent.
My Background and Approach
I came to counseling as a second career after working in the business world. I am completing my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University Seattle and provide therapy at Self Space under clinical supervision. Therapy with me is collaborative, conversational, and engaged. My approach is integrative, drawing primarily from person-centered, existential, and relational therapy. I listen closely, ask thoughtful questions, and help you notice patterns and make sense of what may be happening beneath the surface. Depending on the client, I may also incorporate ACT and other approaches that fit the work. With couples, I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman-informed ideas to understand recurring cycles and build greater connection.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe therapy works best when you can show up as a whole person rather than a set of symptoms. Anxiety, conflict, anger, disconnection, and feeling stuck often make more sense when we understand them in the context of your relationships, identity, family, work, culture, and life experiences. I see clients as the experts on their own lives. My role is not to tell you who to be or what choices to make, but to bring curiosity, honesty, and another perspective to the work we do together. I aim to offer a relationship where you can feel safe enough to be fully yourself and challenged enough to see familiar patterns in new ways. Therapy can be practical, but it can also make room for larger questions about meaning, belonging, relationships, and how you want to live.