My Approach to Therapy
I approach therapy with curiosity and compassion, creating space to understand your experiences and how the past may be showing up in the present.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, neurodivergence, single parents, and individuals navigating recovery. I also welcome clients across identities and strive to create a safe and affirming space that is respectful of culture, family, and intergenerational experiences that shape each of us.
I believe therapy should meet you where you are. Together, we can make sense of what you’re carrying, explore what may be underneath it, and find approaches that feel meaningful and manageable for you.
Therapy doesn’t have to be about finding the bright side or forcing yourself to move on. Sometimes it’s about making room for what’s already there, understanding yourself with a little more compassion, and finding your way forward from there.
About
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) in Washington State. I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University, where I completed a clinical practicum and internship training as part of my graduate program.
One of my clinical experiences focused on working with individuals with sexual trauma. Through this work and the supervision I received, I developed a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care and began incorporating narrative approaches to help clients explore the stories they carry about themselves and their experiences.
I also gained experience in a family systems setting, where I learned to look beyond the individual and consider the relationships, roles, patterns, and dynamics within a family system and how those experiences can shape the way we relate to ourselves and others.
I now practice under the supervision of a psychodynamic therapist, which will deepen my understanding of how past experiences and relationships can influence the way we think, feel, and relate in the present.
My training has also included an introduction to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), including skills for navigating difficult emotions and staying present with discomfort. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and somatic strategies when they feel helpful and relevant for someone’s needs, recognizing that different folks connect with various ways of understanding and working through their experiences.
As an LMHCA, I practice under the supervision of a licensed clinical supervisor while I continue completing the clinical experience needed for full licensure. I value having ongoing supervision and consultation as I continue learning and growing as a clinician.
A note about my training
