BUILDING CLARITY AND CONNECTION

PSYCHOTHERAPY

FOR ADULTS & COUPLES

IN Seattle, Washington | IN-PERSON AND ONLINE THERAPY

Texas residents | Online therapy only

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Therapy for individuals and couples seeking to strengthen clarity and connection.

I am a relational therapist who values the unique journey of each individual to embark on the path of self-discovery and healing. I will work with you to build authentic connections, clear communication, and the confidence to create the life you want. I believe we heal through relationships. I will help you find hope as you begin to experience fuller connections to the important people in your life.

I specialize in working with people who are navigating the complexities of life and recover from past trauma and abuse. I enjoy helping my clients connect to their own values and to shift out of autopilot to become more intentional in their life's direction.

Many of my clients are sensitive, self-reflective, and are committed to longer-term self-exploration and willing to examine patterns in their lives to create lasting and positive change. I am passionate about my work and I am dedicated to empowering my clients. My mission is to create a space where you not only feel safe but truly supported.

Connection and Clarity

“Attachment needs do not fade; they evolve and deepen throughout life.”

- Mary Ainsworth

Most of us are trying to understand what attachment is, and are very concerned if we have a secure one or not. Even if we did not come from families that provided us with a secure attachment, or taught us the skills to be in a healthy relationship we can still grow and heal as adults. I do believe we heal in relationships, and that we all have capacity for growth and can break our past patterns. This is where therapy comes in. As a therapist I can help explore, make sense of your story, and work towards integrating your past.

I use an attachment lens, neurobiology, and psychodynamic theory to collaborate with clients and help process their past and create more understanding of their story. I want to work together to connect all parts of ourselves and link the head, the heart and our intuition so we are showing up with clarity as our full selves and connected in our relationships. If we have more connection to ourselves we can then make decisions with more clarity that sustain us long term.

Since I know how scary and vulnerable it can feel to start working with a new therapist, I offer a free 20-minute consultation so we can see if we're a good fit.

I CAN HELP WITH

01

Anxiety

  • Is anxiety a constant companion in your life?

  • Are anxious thoughts on a repetitive loop?

  • Is anxiety causing the “stuck”feelings?

    I will help you feel more capable and confident and get though difficult periods.

02

Shame

  • Is the inner critic in your head loud and mean?

  • Do you worry something is wrong with you, and you have to hide it?

  • Do you understand where the shame came from or why it became so intense?

    It is possible to heal shame and increase self compassion.

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Relationships

Individual Therapy

  • Do you want to explore your attachment style?

  • Are you a people pleaser or care taker in relationships?

  • Are you often confused and struggle to identify your own wants and needs?

    We can work towards identifying your wants and needs and finding your voice to express them.

Couples Therapy

  • Why is our relationship not working when we are trying so hard?

  • Why can’t we understand each other anymore when we have been together for years? Does this mean we aren’t mean to be together? Or broken?

  • What is interdependence and how is it different from co-dependence?

    I am here to help learn to listen, understand one another and work towards building a healthier and stronger relationship.

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MY VALUES

01

Authenticity

I encourage my clients to show up as their true selves and not performing or presenting well.

I want everyone to feel they can show up exactly as they are, and have a safe place to share their inner world. I am not a blank slate, but a real person invested in being non-judgmental to explore any and all big feelings and emotions.

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Collaboration

My approach to therapy is that we are working together in collaboration. I believe my clients are the experts in their own lives. I am here to guide people to help find their inner voice and connect to their own values. I do this by helping them feel accepted, and empowering, them to be honest, no matter how messy.

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Inclusivity

I am open, curious, and welcoming to all human experiences and expressions.

I am welcoming of all race, class, gender and sexual orientations. I value social justice and strive to be humble and genuinely inclusive as a therapist. I am an advocate and ally for the LGBTQ + community.