Deep healing for meaningful change starts here.

Let’s get to the root of the issues.

I've been a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington State for over 25 years, working with adults, adolescents, and children. Along the way, I've come to understand that while insight matters, real healing often requires working with what's held in the body as well as the mind. That understanding, and my own personal EMDR therapy experience, led me to get certified in EMDR, so that I can help clients do this deeper work.

When we’re young, our experiences and relationships shape how we react to ourselves and others. We adapt to our environments and find ways to cope and protect ourselves. But have you ever found yourself reacting in a way that just doesn’t fit the situation?

Maybe you go into fight mode, become fearful, or get so overwhelmed that you can’t function. Often, this happens when something from the past is activated in the present, causing your nervous system to respond as though the past experience is happening right now. I want to help you process these experiences from the past, so that you can truly live in the present with more freedom and choice.

I work especially well with adults and adolescents who are thoughtful, self-aware, and motivated to get to the root of their challenges, even when that work feels daunting.

Many of my clients have high expectations for themselves. They’re often people-pleasers who push through difficult times, or people who feel like they should be able to handle everything on their own.

I also enjoy working with neurodivergent individuals who were diagnosed later in life and are looking to better understand themselves and their experiences.