Therapist.
Recovering Perfectionist & People Pleaser
I help high-capacity people step out of survival mode and into something more sustainable and authentic.
I know what it’s like to look like you have it all together while quietly struggling under a tough exterior. This is a space where you don’t have to filter, perform or hold it all together.
You can just be a real person here.
A (LITTLE) PART OF MY STORY
I know first-hand what it’s like to look like you have it all together while quietly struggling under a tough exterior.
To be driven, capable and constantly chasing the next thing but still wondering why it never felt like enough.
I know what it’s like to carry the pressure to be everything all at once. A present mom. A patient partner. A successful professional. The one who remembered the appointments, signed the forms, kept the house moving, and somehow still look like she has it under control.
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. Resentful. Tired of feeling like I was failing at the things that mattered the most. Tired of carrying the invisible mental load. Tire of pretending that I was fine while secretly hoping someone would notice I wasn’t.
I kept telling myself things would feel better after the next milestone, the next season, the next version of me.
But 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.
That experience is a big part of how I show up and what shapes my work.
If you’re ready to put in the work to see real change, I’m invested in helping you get there.
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 start making 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.
Full disclosure: 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!
Curious about how I work? Read more about my approach
Before starting private practice 2024, I spent over a decade working as a clinical social worker in hospitals, emergency departments, and in hospice care. I sat with people during the most vulnerable and difficult moments of their lives.
I learned 3 invaluable lessons that shaped how I see people and view life
Life rarely follows neat, predictable paths…Change is the only constant
Things don’t always make sense…at least not right away
People don’t need to be “fixed” –they need to be understood
That’s the lens I bring into therapy with my clients.
HOW I GOT HERE
EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS AND 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
EVIDENCED-BASED APPROACHES
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
LIFE OUTSIDE OF WORK
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 and 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 a third child. Dollars to donuts, she’ll be napping under my desk during our sessions.
I love the sunshine and despise being cold (seriously hate it!). I’m happiest outside in the garden growing flowers and spending time in or near the water with my friends and family.
MY COMFORTS
Coffee (probably a little more than necessary)
Anything True Crime… Books, Documentaries, Podcasts.
Schitt’s Creek …On Repeat
Cupcakes and Costco Chocolate Cake
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.