About Me

I hold an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy and a BA in Psychology and Women’s Studies, along with a certificate in gerontology. My clinical training spans trauma, attachment, and whole-person wellness. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Level II: Complex Trauma), a Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist, and an Evergreen Certified Dementia Care Specialist, with training in Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Relational Life Therapy. I am a Washington-certified counselor and a member of both the Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

I am a coach, designer, and fine artist whose work sits at the intersection of creativity, healing, and human connection. With formal arts training and a strengths-based, solution-focused approach, I weave image, metaphor, and creative process into my work — holding space for those who want to explore their inner world not just through words, but through the language of creativity itself. I work with individuals, couples, and families of all kinds, with a deep belief in each person’s capacity for resilience and growth.

I am also the author of Caring is Art: Gifts of Appreciation & Encouragement for Caregivers (2022), born from my own experience supporting my parents through their end-of-life journeys. It pairs my original paintings and photographs with practical resources, caregiver reflections, and self-care strategies — a guide that honors both the difficulty and the grace of caring for someone you love.

Wherever you are on this journey, you are not broken, and you are not alone. I’ll meet you where you are.