My therapeutic orientation:
I ground my therapeutic work in a relational psychodynamic framework, with strong influences from intersectional feminism and trauma-informed care practices. I believe therapy is a collaborative dance between client and therapist, so my hope is to co-construct a brave space for us to do this work together. What this means is, my work is to gently explore the complexity of your identity and experiences with you. Yours is to bring your whole self to each session. As I pay attention to the emotions, thoughts, and sensations that come up for you, I also hold in mind the systemic factors that have had an impact on your relationship with yourself and others. I do so from a posture of curiosity and unconditional positive regard so that you may feel safe enough to experience and express your thoughts and emotions, without shame. Here, we compassionately tend to the impacts of harm, grief, and shame, as we co-create space for you to explore what it might look and feel like to flourish.
More about me:
Professionally: I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (#LH61465701). I practice therapy in community with Mosaic Counseling Collective. Outside of my my clinical work in private practice, I also hold roles as Intern Program Manager with MEND Seattle and Assistant Instructor with The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. I maintain memberships with several professional organizations, such as the ACA, WMHCA, and NWAPS; the latter of which I also hold the office of Co-Vice President. I have a Master of Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. Prior to my work as a therapist, I spent several years in a variety of roles with a non-profit that provides services to housing insecure families in King County, WA.
Personally: I am a Nonbinary (they/them pronouns) Queer Biracial Latinx Midwestern transplant to the Pacific Northwest. Outside of the therapeutic space, I enjoy the company of my two cats, listening to sad songs, reading, and walks along the waterfront--especially when the mountains are out. Between November and April, you can find me cheering on the Kansas University men’s basketball team.