West seattle psychotherapists

Every pain, trauma, and obstacle we experience in life has information to share with us. The most difficult times we face can be truly transformative if we know how to listen to them.

Sometimes we can get lost down these turbulent roads and my job is to help you navigate the path that you are already on. Trauma comes in many forms and most of us have some significant, unresolved trauma because we live in a trauma inducing world.

Trauma can show up as anxiety, depression, addictions, physical pain and illness, and relationship issues. This could be trauma, feelings of unworthiness or inadequacy, anxiety, depression, false beliefs or unhealthy attachments. Through a holistic approach we will discover what is not serving you and you will learn how to transmute these energies with your inner resources.

We will tap into your innate strength so that you can move beyond limitations toward a life more aligned with your values and dreams. EMDR is one of the primary techniques I use in working with clients. I have found that most of us have some form of trauma that is interfering with our lives. These traumas come in all sizes and just because something may not seem like it should be traumatic it could very well be negatively impacting your life. In EMDR we will confront your traumatic memories and heal them so that you are no longer controlled by the intense emotions linked to that memory.

I hope this website provides you with additional information you might need before beginning counseling. I work with adults and teens over 13 and have been told I bring a warm, compassionate presence to my work with clients.

My approach stems from numerous theories including client centered, psychodynamic, IFS and humanistic theories as well as EMDR and restorative retelling methods.

In addition, I have a background in human resources with a focus on development, interviewing, and career counseling. I also provide tele-mental health counseling to clients within Washington or Oregon states.

When available, client openings are typically late morning to early afternoon appointments only. At this time, my practice is currently full.

Counseling for traumatic loss, grief, depression and anxiety. Loss can be overwelming without support through the grieving process, particularly when few can understand the unanticipated trauma of homicide, suicide, accidents as well as other unanticipated losses of those we love.