About Me
While I enjoy supporting adults across the lifespan, much of my clinical work over the past nearly two decades has been with teens and young adults, particularly within school settings. I bring a deep respect for this stage of life and the unique transitions, questions, and pressures that often come with it. I have worked with young people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and socio-economic contexts, supporting them in navigating emotions, identity, relationships, and change.
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Alongside this, I have provided virtual therapy to adults, often during significant moments of transition—whether related to relocation, identity, relationships, or life direction. I am drawn to this work and the opportunity to support people as they move through periods that are both challenging and meaningful.
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I’m a solid x-ennial, raised in Seattle by classical musicians. Evangelical culture was part of the context of my early life, and stepping away from it became a meaningful part of my journey—one that helped me reclaim a grounded sense of hope and trust in the world and in people.
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I’m currently living in my ninth country. Having lived across cultures and contexts deeply informs how I understand identity, belonging, transition, and what it means to build a sense of home in new places.
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I am part of a bicultural, biracial, and blended family. Because of this, examining my own internalized and conditioned biases as a white woman, mother, and partner is not only a professional responsibility—it’s also deeply personal. I see this ongoing reflection as essential to showing up with humility, care, and respect in our therapeutic work together.
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​While I identify as cisgender and generally straight, allyship with the queer community is central to my core values. I am committed to creating an affirming, respectful space for LGBTQ+ clients.
My Approach
My work is grounded in a person-centered, relational approach to therapy. I believe that meaningful change happens within a safe, trusting relationship—echoing Irvin Yalom’s idea that “it’s the relationship that heals.” Creating a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood is at the heart of how I work.
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I also hold a deep appreciation for the privilege of being invited into someone’s story. Therapy often means stepping into vulnerable, complex, and meaningful chapters of a person’s life, and I approach this with care, curiosity, and humility.
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I am trained in evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. These frameworks can offer helpful tools and structure, but I do not see therapy as a one-size-fits-all process. Instead, I integrate these approaches thoughtfully, guided by your needs and the relationship we build together.
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While my approach is grounded in professional training, it is also shaped by my lived experiences and perspective (which I share more about in the section above). These experiences inform my sensitivity to identity, belonging, and the complexities of navigating change—particularly for those living across cultures or in transition.
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Above all, my aim is to offer a collaborative, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace, deepen your understanding of yourself, and move toward greater clarity, connection, and ease.
Credentials & Training
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services with a concentration in Counseling from Western Washington University, and a Master of Social Work from the University of East London.
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I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington State, USA since 2011, following three years of supervised clinical practice and successful completion of the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Clinical Examination (you can learn more about what this exam includes here).
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Over the course of my career, I have worked extensively with adolescents and adults across diverse cultural and international settings, which continues to inform my approach to identity, transition, and emotional well-being.