Who I am?
I am quirky in some ways - my socks typically don't match. I value my friendships, family, and my faith. I love learning - you may find me re-reading text books. I have a passion for the arts & music. Growing up, my imagination got away from me - now I see it as a great strength. I find that I can relate and sympathize with individuals on many different levels. I find the journey of life a complex - at times indescribably joyful, at others shockingly in the depth of pain and unanswerable questions. I may not have all the answers—just an ear for listening and intuitive spirit.
I earned my bachelor's degree in Psychology from Seattle Pacific University and my master's in Counseling Psychology at Northwest University. I am currently working on my doctorate in Counseling Psychology through Northwest University. While at Northwest, I completed a practicum through Sound Mental Health where, I worked with school age children. I have also worked with women with eating disorders. Currently, I am working towards my license in mental health counseling.
You may come with current concerns or issues from the past, but either way I strive to create a healthy place where you feel at ease with whatever surfaces. My goal is to ask questions and perhaps shine a different perspective on experiences and relationships. I am dedicated to learn how we grow and become comfortable in our true selves. I believe that we are each uniquely made - my job is to help you learn how to better live within your uniqueness.
I believe that the relationship between counselor and client is a huge part of successful therapy. We might have the same taste in shoes - but that doesn't mean I will be what you are looking for in a counselor - and that is just fine. Typically I set up an initial appointment where we can meet, hash through some details & paper work, and see if it's a good fit. After that initial session I leave it up to you to schedule an appointment - if you are looking for something different I have amazing counselors that I refer to and hope that you would feel comfortable to seek those out.
I earned my bachelor's degree in Psychology from Seattle Pacific University and my master's in Counseling Psychology at Northwest University. I am currently working on my doctorate in Counseling Psychology through Northwest University. While at Northwest, I completed a practicum through Sound Mental Health where, I worked with school age children. I have also worked with women with eating disorders. Currently, I am working towards my license in mental health counseling.
You may come with current concerns or issues from the past, but either way I strive to create a healthy place where you feel at ease with whatever surfaces. My goal is to ask questions and perhaps shine a different perspective on experiences and relationships. I am dedicated to learn how we grow and become comfortable in our true selves. I believe that we are each uniquely made - my job is to help you learn how to better live within your uniqueness.
I believe that the relationship between counselor and client is a huge part of successful therapy. We might have the same taste in shoes - but that doesn't mean I will be what you are looking for in a counselor - and that is just fine. Typically I set up an initial appointment where we can meet, hash through some details & paper work, and see if it's a good fit. After that initial session I leave it up to you to schedule an appointment - if you are looking for something different I have amazing counselors that I refer to and hope that you would feel comfortable to seek those out.
