Qualifications & Experience

I have a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Lutheran University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Western Washington University. I worked with clients at the clinic at Pacific Lutheran University as well as at Integrated Therapy Services.

Prior to going to graduate school, I volunteered and worked at Care Net of Puget Sound for 20 years and currently serve on the board. I provided lay counseling over the phone and in center for many women deciding what they were going to do with an unplanned pregnancy.

My Call to Christian Counseling

I have wanted to be a counselor since I was 14 years old. I have always been drawn to listening to people talk about their problems, and it is my privilege to be able to use the gifts God has given me to serve others in this way.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

My husband and I have been married for 32 years. We have a 31-year-old daughter, 27-year-old son, 11-year-old daughter, and two grandchildren. As my husband has been a Seattle police officer through our entire marriage, I feel I can personally relate to families of first responders. I enjoy getting together with friends, playing with my grandkids and anything having to do with the lake we are blessed to live on. I can also relate to those dealing with grief and bereavement, as my husband and I lost all four of our parents in four years from 2013-2017.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Anxiety
• Coaching
• Counseling for teens
• Couples counseling
• Depression
• First responder
• Grief & Loss
• Individual Counseling
• Marriage Counseling
• Personal Development
• Pregnancy Loss
• Premarital Counseling
• Relational Issues
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma
• Women’s Issues

Premarital Counseling

Taking the step to enter into marriage is a monumental decision with lifelong implications. We are all different people with different life experiences and backgrounds. A wise couple will examine themselves as individuals and as a future couple, seeking to identify areas of needed growth and blind spots. Marriage is a lifelong endeavor with many ups and downs. Premarital counseling can help you become the most prepared you can be as you embark upon this new adventure and commitment.

Grief & Loss

Unfortunately, we will all experience loss at some point in our lives. We will all grieve, but not all of us grieve well. I am passionate about helping people work through the grief process and would consider it an honor to journey with you. After losing both of my parents in a span of three years, I feel I can truly empathize and draw from my own grief journey, faith, and professional training to be as helpful as possible to you.

Individual Counseling

I thoroughly enjoy working with individuals and helping with the issues they are facing. We all have times in our lives where we get stuck or struggle, and sometimes a counselor is just what you need to move through these seasons. I would consider it an honor to join you on your journey as we explore what God has in store for you and your future.

Marriage Counseling

Marriage is a long, often amazing and sometimes difficult journey with various peaks and valleys. Sometimes couples get into repetitive unhelpful patterns with no clear way to find relief. There is no shame in seeking marriage counseling. We spend so much time on other aspects of our health—seeking relationship health within marriage is one of the best things we can offer ourselves and our children. Call today to take your marriage to the next level of intimacy and joy.

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):

• Puyallup – Monday & Wednesday
• Tacoma – Thursday & Saturday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for Individuals, Couples, and Families 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 some 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 Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), some 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 adolescents, individuals and couples.

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 3.7% plus $0.15 per transaction will be added for credit card payments.