Serving Across the U.S.
Welcome to my practice
Thank you for visiting my website to learn more about my practice.
My clinical work includes providing psychotherapy for adults. (Note: Due to my current clinical schedule, I am not currently working with adolescents or couples.) The focus of all my therapeutic work is based in relationships – with others as well as with one’s self. We are social beings, and the health of our relationships is directly correlated with our well-being. To serve my clients best, I utilize an evidence-based framework, incorporating best practices with clinical experience and expertise. I tailor our time together to your needs.Additionally, I occasionally provide psychiatric evaluations for adolescents and adults. Evaluations are designed to identify strengths and foster understanding of each individual’s unique abilities to contribute to success in life.
As an educator and keynote speaker, I present locally and nationally at conferences, giving presentations to educators, students, and parents on mental health. Past topics have included Bringing Decoloniality & Privilege Awareness to Faculty, 21st Psychology: Is Decoloniality Possible?, Experiencing Decolonial Pedagogy: Perspectives from Faculty & Students, Discarding the Cloak of Coloniality, Being a Resilient Woman in 2020, Mental Health in Teens, Teaching in the 21st Century Digital Age, Parenting in the Digital Age, Neuroscience & The Teen Brain, Best Practices in Teaching.
My Philosophy
Psychologists are as unique as their patients and selecting the right therapist can be an uncertain process. What differentiates me from other psychologists is who I am as an individual, my life experiences, and the values I bring to our work together.
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My clinical work is primarily with adults at this time, and I treat both men and women on a wide variety of challenges from a relational perspective.
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My Bio
I am a licensed clinical psychologist. In the state of Washington, calling myself a psychologist means I have met specific standards in education and training set by the state. I earned a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Seattle Pacific University indicating I have in-depth training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, as well as evaluation and assessment. I have passed national and local examinations, and stay current in the field through Continuing Education courses. I completed more than 5500 hours in supervised clinical work before receiving my license. I have worked with adolescents, adults, couples, and families in a variety of clinical settings, including local healthcare agencies, a psychiatric hospital, and a local psychiatric day treatment program dealing with all types of psychological challenges.
Prior to attending SPU, I attended Seattle University, where i earned a Master’s Degree in Existential-Phenomenological Psychology. This degree also required many hours of clinical practice, as well as a deep grasp of the contribution of philosophy to the understanding of human experience. My study at SU has significantly influenced my clinical work, bringing depth and richness to my understanding of others and their worldview. This training contributed to my work with individuals and families from all ethnic, cultural, religious and economic backgrounds.
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I have a limited number of openings for new patients. Please be advised that I am no longer licensed on any insurance panels, but provide superbills for clients to seek reimbursement.
If you would like to contact me about speaking engagements, please us the contact information provided.