My style is warm and collaborative. I take time to understand you and your unique experience. Sometimes, what is needed is simple compassionate witnessing of your experience. I also enjoy creatively devising strategies and solutions with you. Together, we may explore how earlier relationships continue to shape the present, notice what arises between us in the therapy room, and pay attention to the wisdom of your body alongside your thoughts and emotions. While I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches—including relational psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), compassion-focused, and somatic perspectives—I tailor therapy to each person's unique needs rather than following a single method.

I believe that therapy is, at its heart, a relationship. One of the great privileges of my work is getting to know another person deeply. My hope is that our work together becomes a place where you feel understood and free to bring the parts of yourself that may feel difficult to share.

I believe that living fully means making room for joy, grief, uncertainty, love, and anger. We cannot avoid pain without also closing ourselves off from the connections and experiences that make life meaningful. Rather than trying to eliminate difficult emotions, I believe we can learn to relate to them with greater curiosity and compassion. As we make sense of your experiences together, including the painful ones, you may begin to discover new ways of relating to yourself, others, and the life you're creating.

If you are a non-parent—whether by choice, circumstance, or uncertainty—I understand how deeply this can shape many areas of life. I provide affirming, nonjudgmental support for childless and childfree adults, and those questioning whether or not to become parents.

I received my MA in Psychology from Seattle University, in a program that combined psychology with philosophy. That training helped me think deeply about what it really means to connect with or offer care to another person, and how we make meaning in the face of suffering, uncertainty, and mortality. These questions continue to shape how I approach therapy.

I came to psychotherapy later in life after many years working in community development, affordable housing, and education. Those experiences deepened my appreciation for the many ways our relationships, communities, and life circumstances shape who we become. Today, I feel deeply grateful to do this work and to accompany people as they navigate grief, change, and uncertainty. I believe therapy is not about becoming someone different; it is about becoming more fully ourselves.

I believe that many forms of suffering are shaped not only by our personal histories but also by the larger systems of power and oppression we live within. Therapy cannot change those systems on its own, but it can help us relate to ourselves and one another with greater compassion, and help us gain freedom from harmful messages we’ve absorbed.

My work is LGBTQIA+-affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, and committed to racial equity. I strive to approach each client with humility, remaining attentive to both my own perspective and the unique experiences each person brings.  I believe that every person deserves to become more fully themselves, and to be met with dignity, curiosity, and respect as they do.

I grew up in San Diego and feel fortunate to have called Seattle home for many years. I feel most myself when I'm near the ocean, dancing with friends, or stopping to say hello to every dog (and cat!) I meet. I have a soft spot for breakfast burritos, believe a good book is one of life's great treasures, and appreciate the little rituals that make everyday life feel a little sweeter.