Qualifications & Experience

I have a Ph.D. from Walden University, a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from City University Seattle, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Central Washington University I have been counseling for more than 35 years. I am also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy for trauma.

My Call to Christian Counseling

I pursued a career in Christian counseling out of a sincere desire to help others and to follow His commandment to love others.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I enjoy spending time with God every morning in prayer and reading His Word. I also enjoy spending time and going on walks and hikes with my Golden Labrador, Vincent. I like day hiking and spending time with my small group once a week. I love to spend time with my grandchildren.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• Anxiety
• Depression
• EMDR
• Grief and Loss
• Group Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Personal Development
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Sexual Abuse
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma

Trauma

I specialize in the treatment of both complex and individual incident trauma with a bio-psychosocial approach. This means I help treat the neurological changes that occur as a result of trauma and design an individual approach for each client including modalities such as EMDR, Neuro-Scientific Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT. By treating the foundation of the trauma, whether complex or individual event trauma, the associated symptoms of anxiety, depression, and somatic issues decrease as a result of addressing the causes of these symptoms.

Availability (by office location):

• Tacoma – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

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 Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), most 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 may be added for credit card payments.