ADULT-Individual Counseling

I have gained over 20 years of experience serving clients who have concerns in the following areas of mental health: depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, relationships, and life transitions -- including career change. I believe in self-care, personal truths and strengths, humility, humor, and expanding one's support system.

I am transparent, straightforward and practical. I strive to ensure respect, trust and therapeutic alliance. I listen attentively to understand my clients' concerns and issues. Because my style is interactive, I often ask follow-up questions and provide immediate feedback. My hope is to deliver empathy and compassion while engaging in the therapeutic work with my clients. I provide adult-individual counseling, and my specialty is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Washington and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from City University. I am an active member of the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association (WMHCA). I have also been certified as a Clinical Telemental Health Provider by Evergreen Certifications.

My theoretical approach is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). It is direct, present oriented, problem-solving, and cognitive-distortions focused. Through collaboration, I work with my clients on increasing self-awareness, recognizing one's own thought process/pattern, utilizing tools to challenge distressing perception, validating and building on personal strengths, and expanding their resources and support system. My ultimate goal is to assist clients develop better coping strategies to manage life challenges more effectively. Homework may be assigned when appropriate. In cases where medication may be helpful, I am happy to collaborate with doctors or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners.