Services
- Individual
About My Clients
Finding the right fit for someone to talk to about your mental health can be a daunting task. The fact that you are reading a psychologist's professional profile is a good sign: You are taking that difficult first step toward finding professional help! The clients I best serve have usually tried therapy in the past, but it didn't work for them. Although they've been frustrated by therapy in the past, they usually find therapy with me refreshing, because they get compassion and insight!
My Background and Approach
I graduated with my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from Wheaton College in 2014 and I have been practicing as a Licensed Psychologist in Washington State since 2015. While I consider myself a generalist, I specialize in providing individual psychotherapy to adults 18 and older. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Object-Relations Psychodynamic Theory in my work. What does that mean? It means that I listen very carefully, help place your concerns in context, and then provide you a sense of direction. Sometimes therapists jump too quickly to give advice. I don't. This therapeutic process unfolds together in a collaborative professional relationship where I will: 1) Connect, 2) Reflect, and then 3) Direct.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
If you are interested and willing, I have specialized training and experience in helping patients understand how their spiritual and religious beliefs shape how they see and interact with the world around them. Whether you are full of faith or doubt, I can help you sort through the chaos and increase your understanding of your experience.