Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Family
- Group
About My Clients
Are you struggling with life? Does your marriage/relationship not meet your expectation of ideal? Are you a Veteran who needs someone to understand your struggles because they have walked down a similar path? Life is hard and while it is not always fair, it is good. Reaching out for help is the hardest step on the journey to a better life but it will be the most rewarding adventure if you maintain a single ounce of hope and allow someone to help you travel the path.
My Background and Approach
I am currently a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and actively pursuing my Associate License as a Mental Health Counselor. I have a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Whitworth University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from American Military University. I started my counseling career in 2008 when I was an instructor in the military, providing counseling and guidance to new recruits for my career. I started my professional counseling journey in 2018 when I started my internship at the Spokane Veterans Center and Whitworth MFT Clinic. I am trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1 and 2 Certified) and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). I utilize different therapeutic approaches, such as CBT, Mindfulness, and Experiential Family Therapy, to inform my work with clients and maintain a baseline philosophy that draws heavily from Family Systems training. I also have extensive experience working with Veterans, trauma, and PTSD.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
As a military veteran, I am strongly passionate about giving back to this unique community of individuals and their families. I have Christian roots but they are not considered "traditional" values because they have adapted and changed based on my life experiences. I believe in creating an open and honest therapeutic relationship with my clients and by creating a safe space to explore life, clients can have the freedom to open up and be honest with themselves.