OCD care built around ERP, not open-ended talk therapy.

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if you’ve felt misunderstood or like you’ve had to figure things out on your own. I believe healing happens in the context of a safe, authentic relationship, and I strive to create a space where you feel seen, respected, and genuinely supported.

Background

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Puget Sound. I work with people from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. I have over 3 years of experience supporting clients and families who are working through trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, neurodivergence, and gender identity, as well as other concerns. I’m LGBTQ+ affirming and strive to create a space where every person’s story is heard and valued.

I’m passionate about making therapy feel approachable and accessible, especially for anyone who may feel unsure or hesitant about reaching out. I also bring my love of art, creativity, and nature into my work, helping clients explore their strengths, build confidence, and reconnect with themselves in ways that feel meaningful.

Approach 

My work is grounded in a person-centered, relational approach, which means I see you as the expert in your own life and we work together to understand your experiences and goals. I take a trauma-informed approach and draw on evidence-based practices including CBT, DBT, ERP (for OCD), and EMDR. I also incorporate mindfulness and creative tools when helpful, tailoring therapy to fit your needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

You don’t have to work through things alone. If you’re thinking about starting therapy, I’m here to support you in making sense of your experiences and moving toward the life you want. Reaching out is the first step, and I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.

Locations: Burien, Telehealth

Education, Training & Experience

I received my undergrad in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside. My first job out of college was as a paracounselor, advocate, volunteer, and human resources staff in a domestic violence agency and shelter in California. After that, I worked in a rehabilitative transitional agency that provided care for adults with chronic, severe, and persistent mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, psychotic, mood, and personality disorders. I then worked as a member of the Behavioral Health Integration and Complex Care Initiative team in the Inland Empire, and after my husband and I moved to Washington State, I became an Integration Specialist and Case Manager for several community mental health-based agencies, including SeaMar, Valley Cities, and Navos/Multicare. It was then that I decided to pursue my Masters of Clinical Counseling at City University of Seattle, graduating in June of 2022. My internships include working individually and within an intensive outpatient group setting treating OCD and anxiety disorders, as well as intimate partner violence and recovery in an individual and group setting.

Approach & philosophy

My approach to counseling is very integrative. I like to get to know my clients and blend elements from various therapeutic approaches to tailor our counseling journey. I use elements from humanistic, CBT, and psychodynamic theories to create a collaborative, compassionate, realistic, and safe environment where we identify and use your strengths to learn about life patterns and events that may be impacting your life today. Together we will discover new skills that incite positive change and strengthen your psychological flexibility, ultimately bringing about clarity and peace. I enjoy working with folks from all walks of life (cultures, ethnicities, orientations, secular and LGBTQAI+), 14 and up.