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, 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), Ecopsychology, and Brain-based Therapy
(interpersonal neurobiology). 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)
