Personal Experience
I know what it feels like to carry a lot inside and not know how to explain it. As a teen, I felt things deeply but didn’t always have the words for what was going on. Even in a family that talked about mental health, my experience didn’t quite match what others seemed to understand. That mismatch made it easy to feel like I was the only one struggling and alone.
It wasn’t until my twenties that I found the right kind of support through therapy. I remember the feeling of finally being understood. I learned that what I felt had a name and, more importantly, a path forward. Therapy didn’t erase my anxiety, but it gave me language, tools, and a sense of agency. That changed everything.
Over time, I found myself drawn to the kinds of roles where I could support others who felt the way I once had. I trained as a therapist and worked in residential treatment with teens and young adults navigating some of the most intense, painful, and complicated situations. I supported clients experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, identity crises, trauma, and emotional overwhelm. Many were also living with ADHD or on the autism spectrum. Others were exploring questions around gender, sexuality, and belonging. I learned how to stay steady in the storm and how to show up in a way that is grounded, compassionate, and practical.
That experience continues to shape how I work today. I know how hard it is to ask for help, especially when you’re used to holding it together. And I know what can happen when the right support finally clicks into place.
Supporting Teens (11+)
Adolescence can feel intense and unpredictable. Emotions run high, friendships shift, identity questions emerge, and school pressure builds. Some teens struggle with anxiety or ADHD. Others are carrying deeper sadness, numbness, or a sense that something feels dark or heavy inside. Many are trying to hold it together while quietly feeling overwhelmed.
I work especially well with teens who feel deeply, the ones who care a lot, think a lot, and sometimes feel like too much or not enough at the same time. Some arrive in obvious distress. Others come in withdrawn or unsure how to explain what’s wrong. My role is to offer a steady presence and practical support. A place where they can talk honestly about what feels scary, confusing, or exhausting, and build tools that help them regulate emotions and feel more in control.
My goal is to help teens feel less alone in what they’re carrying and more capable of navigating what comes next.
Supporting Young Adults (18–30)
The transition into adulthood can be disorienting. You may be making decisions about school, work, or relationships while also managing anxiety, depression, burnout, or patterns that have followed you for years. Sometimes it looks like functioning on the outside while feeling lost, numb, or overwhelmed on the inside.
I work with young adults who want space to slow down and make sense of what feels heavy. That may include managing depression, learning how to cope with intense emotions, understanding neurodivergence outside of structured environments, or processing experiences that still feel unresolved.
Therapy at this stage is collaborative and grounded. We look honestly at what is happening, build practical tools for emotional regulation, and work toward a steadier sense of self. My goal is to help you feel more stable, more understood, and more equipped to move forward even when life feels complicated.
Approach to Therapy
My approach to helping ease stress is grounded in being flexible. Therapy tools are important, yet what is most important building a relationship of trust. That way you can come in and express what you need to and we’ll figure it out together.
Having said that, I do draw from a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed modalities, always with a focus on respect, collaboration, and cultural awareness. My approach uses:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Practical tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and communication
Attachment-Based Therapy: Exploring how early relationships shape present-day dynamics
Narrative Therapy: Helping clients examine and reframe the stories they carry
Systems Work: Considering the role of family, gender, culture, identity, and environment in emotional health
Ready to Begin
Whether we’re working on anxiety, neurodivergence, trauma, identity, LGBTQ+, or relationship challenges, I’ll bring my clinical experience, and you’ll bring your perspective and what matters most to you. Together, we’ll figure out what feels right and what helps.
I offer in-office or teletherapy sessions. Online counseling is conducted using HIPAA compliant software for your confidentiality.
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Bio
Education & Degrees
- Antioch University Seattle – Masters of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- University of New Hampshire – BA in Youth Drama with a minor in Psychology
Internship & Employment
- Thira Health – Primary Therapist
- Youth Eastside Services – Clinical Intern
- Ryther Aspiring Youth – Practicum Intern
- Thira Health – Behavioral Health Technician
- Community Partners NH – Case Manager
License
WA DOH Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate #MC61620545