I conduct individual therapy with adult clients, specializing in EMDR for PTSD and trauma (incl. complex trauma), and bipolar (with a particular specialty in early diagnosis). I also have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ and gender issues, and ADHD. I enjoy working with executive function, autism, and spirituality issues. I teach a strengths-based and client-centered approach, which builds on clients' personal and life strengths in their healing and tailoring therapeutic approach to clients' individual needs and priorities. I focus on trauma healing, coping skills, mindfulness, changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to create more comfortable emotions, inner child work, and exploring values and spirituality with clients. Therapies I specialize in include EMDR, DBT (skills training only), CBT, MBSR, Motivational Interviewing, & Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)/"Tapping." I believe that mental health management and trauma healing are always possible, and that a stable, productive, fulfilling life is not a fantasy but something that everyone can achieve. I hope to join you on helping your clients to reach that place. I look forward to building a supportive relationship to help reach your goals and thrive as a therapist.
Qualifications: | Antioch University Seattle |
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Academic Suffixes: | MA, LMHC, MHC, she/he |
Expertise: | ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Career Counseling, Coping Skills, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Other, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Open Relationships Non-Monogamy, Self Esteem, Sex-Positive, Kink Allied, Sexual Abuse, Spirituality, Sports Performance, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD |