Qualifications & Experience

I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Theology, both from Seattle Pacific University. I earned my Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from City University of Seattle.

My Call to Christian Counseling

After earning my undergraduate degree, I worked with individuals in several different settings, and each of these settings left me with a desire to journey with people in a deeper way.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I enjoy staying active through jogging, working out, and the occasional 5K road race and local Special Olympics Torch runs. I spend much of my rest and recovery time with my family, keeping up with my nieces and nephews and their various competitions and extracurricular activities.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• Aging and Geriatric Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Coaching
• Counseling for Children
• Counseling for Teens
• Codependency
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Family Counseling
• Grief and Loss
• Individual Counseling
• Infidelity and Affairs
• Lifespan Integration
• Men’s Issues
• OCD
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Professional Development
• Relationship Issues
• Sexual Abuse
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma
• Weight Loss
• Women’s Issues

Counseling for Children

My approach to counseling children is to include the main attachment figures in their lives as a part of the healing process. This can look like caregivers being involved in every session, every other session, or sometimes less frequently, depending on the issue at hand. The goal is to strengthen the relationship that they have with their caregivers to allow them to live a more fulfilled life. I’ve worked with children in various capacities for over fifteen years and often utilize components of play therapy in session. Children are in a vulnerable state during this time in their lives. I honor their vulnerability and the crucial relationship that they have with their caregivers as we pursue healing together.

Counseling for Teens

The teen years are naturally filled with complexity and conflict as our teens move through this stage of development. I’ve worked with teens in a variety of settings, as a teacher, a coach, training to be retreat leaders, at a homeless shelter for youth, and as an outpatient counselor. I’ve learned how to develop trust and listen during this stage. Issues can arise during this time that can feel overwhelming and alarming. I am here to offer a place to sort through these issues and offer guidance for a more stable and fulfilling life.

Grief and Loss

Loss is experienced in many different ways and often surprises us in the way it impacts us. Grief is the journey with that loss and how we choose to make meaning of it. We can face loss in so many ways: loss of a job, loss of a relationship, loss of a dream, loss of people, etc. We were not made to walk through loss and grief alone. I am here to walk with you as you face loss and take steps toward finding healing and hope again.

Individual Counseling

I offer individual counseling for a broad range of needs and goals. Sometimes having a professional with clinical expertise and a Christian worldview can be helpful at this point in your life. I am also here to address specific symptoms or patterns of relating that may leave you feeling that it is difficult to live how you want to. I offer a place and a relationship in which you can share, explore, and make changes.

Trauma

A courageous part of inviting healing into traumatic parts of our lives is to reach out for support. It can be scary to acknowledge to another person that something overwhelming took place in your life. So often, this acknowledgment and telling of what took place is necessary and worth the risk. I offer a safe and caring environment, support, and guidance for you to embark on this journey of making meaning and finding hope again.

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

• Silverdale – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
• Online (WA Only) – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), most insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover the service you are requesting.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.