About Me

Education & Credentials

Bachelor’s of Arts in Early Childhood and Family Studies from the University of Washington, Seattle, Wa.

Masters in Mental Health Counseling from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, Seattle, WA.

I am a licensed mental health counselor associate.

Additional training in Trauma and Perinatal Mental Health

My greatest learning has come from being a mom and wife.

Therapeutic Approach

I believe in both the power of play and relationships to help children heal. Play becomes the shared language that the child and I can use to begin to understand their world. While we play, I am noticing patterns and body language. But ultimately staying curious about what they might be communicating through the play. The play sessions are like the slow release of a pressure cooker. It is an opportunity for your child to express their internal world at their own pace. In addition to play sessions, I do consistent parent sessions. These are used for parent coaching in which we talk about strategies for home life and what you as the caregiver might need. I strive to guide and support parents and caregivers because, at the end of the day, your relationship with your child will be the healing change.