Therapist.
Recovering Overachiever.
Human First.
I help high-capacity people slow down enough to understand what’s really driving the patterns keeping them stuck.
Before I became a therapist, I was a career-driven, mom, wife and person trying to figure out the same things.
A LITTLE PART OF MY STORY
To be driven, capable and constantly chasing the next thing but still wondering why it never feels like enough.
To carry an invisible pressure to be everything all at once. A present mom. A patient partner. A successful professional.
The one who remembers the appointments, signs the forms, keeps the house moving, and somehow still has time for her own hopes and aspirations.
I know what it’s like to look like you have it all together while quietly struggling under a tough exterior.
For a long time, my life had that “controlled chaos” vibe.
To everyone else, I looked like I had it all figured out. But on the inside, I was exhausted and tired of feeling like I was failing at the things that mattered the most.
Eventually I realized I didn’t need to become more productive or more put together. I needed space to actually hear myself and connect with what I truly wanted out of life.
“I kept telling myself things would feel better after the next milestone, during the next season, or the next version of me.”
I have a tiny bit of a potty mouth, so if the occasional “oh shit” or “what the fuck” isn’t your thing, I might not be your person. And that’s okay!
HOW I SHOW UP
Therapy requires compassion, directness and a little humor.
I’m a therapist, yes, but more importantly, I’m a real person and someone you can talk to without fear of being judged.
I don’t pretend to have all the answers, but I do know a thing or two about helping people begin to make meaningful changes that actually stick.
REAL CONVERSATIONS, NOT CLINICAL JARGON
We’ll talk about what’s actually going on…not just the polished version, not just the “I’m good” part.
COMPASSION WITH SOME HONEST REFLECTION
I’ll sit with you in the tough stuff, but I’ll also gently point out the places where old patterns may be keeping you stuck.
CHANGE THAT SHOWS UP IN REAL LIFE
My goal isn’t for you to have a good hour in therapy. It’s to help you respond differently in the moments that actually matter.
HOW I GOT HERE
Before starting my private practice, I spent over a decade working in hospitals, emergency departments, and hospice care.
I LEARNED THREE THINGS THAT SHAPE MY WORK TODAY:
01
Life rarely follows neat, predicable paths.
02
Things don’t always make sense right away
03
People don’t need to be “fixed" — they need to be understood
EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS & CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)- Washington State
Master of Social Work- University of Southern California (2013)
Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Pacific Lutheran University
Level II Certified Trauma Professional (CTP-II)
Washington State Approved Clinical Supervisor
LIFE OUTSIDE OF WORK
Outside of sessions I’m just a real person
I am a firm believer that therapists shouldn’t be a complete mystery to their clients. While therapy will always be centered on you, I also think a little realness matters.
I was born and raised in Washington but after a number of moves for my husband’s military career, we found our way back home and settled in Skagit County.
We have two kids who keep life busy and full of sports and activities. We also have a mini-Goldendoodle named Winnie who is basically our third child. Dollars to donuts, she’ll be napping under my desk during our sessions.
WHERE YOU’LL FIND ME
On the sidelines cheering for my kids
In the garden convincing myself I have room for one more plant
Near the water or behind our boat surfing or wakeboarding
MY GUILTY PLEASURES
Iced Coffee (probably more than necessary)
True Crime Anything
Books. Podcasts. Documentaries.
Schitt’s Creek
On Repeat. Endless rewatch value.
Cupcakes & Costco Chocolate Cake
RANDOM FACTS
I hate being cold…seriously HATE IT.
I’m a little competitive.
I love baseball and keeping score by hand
I can drive a boat
Ready to Have Me In Your Corner?
If you’re here, something isn’t sitting right anymore. You don’t need to be falling apart to deserve support, and you don’t have to wait until things get worse to do something about it.
If you’re curious about working together, reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation or initial session.
You don’t have to keep pushing through this on your own.