Credentials
I am a
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
and
Chemical Dependency Professional
in the South Puget Sound area--Olympia, Washington. I have
worked as a counselor/ psychotherapist for several years
facilitating individual and group therapy for
adults.
Focus of Services
My services include counseling and psychotherapy for
individuals (adults and young adults age 17 and older). I
specialize in the treatment of codependency, family of
origin (ACOA), attachment issues, depression, anxiety,
trauma/PTSD, addictions, grief/loss & bereavement, life
transitions, self-esteem, communication, interpersonal
skills, as well as, personal development and existential
issues. Please do not hesitate to contact me about concerns
you may have that are not listed here.
The therapeutic models that I prefer and have received
additional training in are:
Lifespan Integration,
Mindfulness-based Therapies,
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(CBT),
and
Ecopsychology.
Visualization, meditation, and expressive arts are tools
that may be incorporated into your therapy. My approach
is holistic and together we will create an
individualized plan of treatment taking into account
your personal goals, needs, presenting issues, and
personality.
Philosophy
I
believe you are the expert on your own life and my role is
to facilitate and/or guide you in the process of
psychotherapy. I also believe that human beings have the
innate ability to heal when they are provided a safe
environment.
We will begin in a pragmatic way, gathering information and
focusing on your immediate concerns and goals. It is my
intention to provide a safe therapeutic space for you. If I
believe we are not a good "match" for the work you want to
do, I will do my best to assist you in finding someone who
may be more compatible with your needs.
Memberships
American
Counseling Association (ACA)
Southwest Washington Association of Behavioral Health
(SWABH)
Washington Counseling Association (WCA)
Global Association of Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies
(GAINS)
