Qualifications & Experience

I have a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. While attending graduate school, I completed a paid internship at All Church Home for Children under the clinical supervision of Solution-Focused Therapists. I then accepted a full-time position at All Church Home for Children and received further training in Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) by Karyn Purvis and Neurobiology Informed approach by Bruce Perry. After branching out from working with children and families, I began working as a licensed social worker in healthcare and mental health, in which I received further training in Psychosocial Theory and Development and several integrated therapies such as Narrative Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

My Call to Christian Counseling

I served as a peer counselor when I was in high school and an usher throughout my youth years in church, so I knew early in life I wanted to help others. The call to Christian counseling was very similar to my call to social work, to make my life’s work fruitful and pleasing to God. After several years working in social work, both clients and colleagues suggested I pursue full-time counseling.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I love photography, crafting, traveling, and spending time with my family.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Aging and Geriatric Issues
• Anxiety
• Counseling for Children
• Counseling for Teens
• Depression
• Family Counseling
• Grief and Loss
• Individual Counseling
• Lifespan Integration
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Professional Development
• Relationship Issues
• Women’s Issues

Aging and Geriatric Issues

With over six years of professional experience working with the aging and geriatric population, I have gained a tremendous amount of insight and empathy that will allow for relatability and comfort during the counseling experience. I understand a multitude of issues that specifically affect the aging population and will help or your loved one navigate those issues with grace and hope.

Family Counseling

It is my belief that affecting positive change for children and teens starts with the family unit. Family dynamics are complex, as no single family is the same as another. Having a counselor to look at the whole from an outside but capable lens can bring healing to you and your family member(s), with God’s help.

Grief and Loss

As a Hospice social worker, I have provided grief and loss counseling for those in the end-of-life stage. Having said this, grief and loss can be experienced in any stage of our lives, and may not necessarily be related to death. In either case, I believe it is so important to allow yourself to grieve and process. Through my personal and professional experience, I have learned several ways to cope with grief and loss that I will share with you in our sessions together.

Individual Counseling

I value one-on-one interaction and discussion. In our sessions I will seek to build a positive, trusting professional relationship. I have a framework of therapeutic approaches depending on your needs, and I will guide and support you as you create your own goals for treatment. My primary objective is for you to feel supported as you take steps to find the healing and restoration you desire.

Women’s Issues

Although men and women both have struggles in life and similar life experiences, such as depression and anxiety, dating and marriage, there are additional issues that intrinsically affect men or intrinsically affect women. These unique issues for women are ideally addressed by someone who has or is walking the same walk. As a female practitioner, I offer a safe space for other women to be open and vulnerable and to discuss and work through the unique concerns they face.

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

• Mill Creek – Sunday & Wednesday
• Edmonds – Thursday, Friday & Saturday
• Online (WA only) – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LICSWA), some insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals, and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction will be added for credit card payments.