"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves."     -Viktor Frankl

I believe that people are remarkably resilient, have the seeds of healing within them, and have the capacity to learn, grow, and make meaning of their situations.  It is my honor to walk alongside you as you navigate your challenges and begin to find meaning in your experiences. I hope to work with you to gain insight into your personal experience of moving toward living a fulfilling and authentic life.

I serve adults, seniors, and youth over age 10, and also provide therapy for therapists. Some areas of specialty include:

• Anxiety.  Click here for some anxiety skills that you can try right now.
• Grief
• Mindfulness
• Workplace issues
• Managing acute and chronic pain and illness
• Caregiving
• Navigating life changes (graduation, career change, marriage, children, divorce, death of a loved one, retirement, end of life, etc.)
• Navigating as an introvert
• Finding your unique contribution to the world (vocational or personal)
• Trauma (including medical trauma) - I am an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist and Certified EMDR Consultant; here is my listing, and also use Lifespan Integration.  
• I have training level 2 from the Gottman Institute.

If you are interested, we can also work with art and dreams.

Areas I do NOT treat:

Because you deserve to have the best quality care, and to work with someone who has the training and structural capacity appropriate to your needs, I want you to know that I do not treat the following issues:

• If eating disorders or addiction come up in therapy, I will either refer you to someone with that specific specialty or ask that we add an expert to your team.
• I am unable to treat psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, etc).
• At this time, I am unable to accept new clients with suicidal ideation, recurrent self-injurious behavior (cutting, burning, etc.), or who need intensive outpatient programs.
• I do not treat domestic violence and/or disputes
• I do not provide court mandated treatment or assessments or provide testimony in legal cases.

I am licensed in WA State and Idaho.

Office :

Near Whatcom Falls

Bellingham, WA 98229

My office is centrally located with free  parking

Telehealth (video therapy) available within the states of Washington & Idaho

Potential New Clients:  It's a good idea to first check my listing on Psychology Today to see I have openings. I do my best to keep that current.  Click here to check.

New clients:  choose phone consultation online to schedule yourself or give me a call, I sometimes can fit in a consult in times that aren't showing.

Disclaimer: This website content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, therapist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you see here.