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About My Clients
I work well with folks dealing with anxiety, depression/suicidal ideation, complicated grief, trauma, chronic pain, and systemic oppression. I serve adults, teenagers, couples, families, and folks in biological and chosen family or other kinds of relationship dynamics. I have a special affinity for helping couples who have communication challenges, and LGBTQIA+ teenagers.
My Background and Approach
I combine supportive cheerleading with truthful reflection to help people transform their lives. Often, we come to therapy to change a behavior that was originally developed as a helpful strategy. As we learn and grow, we don't need the same protection or strategy. Too bad our habits and patterns don’t always get the memo! I can help you learn to shift stubborn patterns of protection, set boundaries, process grief, and find joy and connection. I work with individuals and couples in all kinds of relationships who want to communicate better, solve problems, rekindle their spark, set boundaries, or move past obstacles. IFS helps us understand the parts of ourselves that try to manage and protect us. When the past influences the present, EMDR can heal old wounds and decrease emotional triggers. I am a trauma specialist, and have worked with trauma for over 20 years, including survivors of assault, combat veterans, survivors of disaster, family trauma, oppression, and complex grief.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that all people are worthy of dignity and respect, no matter what their circumstances. In the past, I have worked as a social worker, an advocate for accessibility, an environmental activist, a theatre artist, and a writer. I currently work as a therapist, an acupuncturist and a Trauma Informed Care trainer. I play multiple hand drums, including djembe, tar, doumbek, and am learning to play the Irish bodhran. Much of my stress relief comes from hanging out with the natural world, including playing with my dogs, and hikes in the PNW. I'm a world traveler, and have been to Nepal, Israel, Palestine, Bali, Germany, Iceland, Scotland, Greece, Australia, and Italy, to name a few.