Handwritten text saying, "Hi, I'm Christine."

Therapist.
Recovering Overachiever.
Reformed Perfectionist

I help high-capacity people slow down enough to understand what’s really driving the patterns keeping them stuck and make meaningful changes that actually stick.

Before I became a therapist, I was a career-driven mom, wife and person trying to figure out the same things.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MY APPROACH

A LITTLE PART OF MY STORY

I know 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 working for the next thing but still wondering why it never felt 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 makes it to work on time to be the same thing in her career.

For a long time, my life had that “controlled chaos” vibe.

To everyone else, I looked like I had it figured out. But on the inside, I was exhausted, constantly questioning myself, and tired of feeling like I was failing at the things that mattered the most.

“I kept telling myself things would feel better after hitting the next milestone…in the next season of life…in the next version of me.”

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.

Therapy requires compassion, curiosity and sometimes a little humor.

Because real change usually starts the moment you stop pretending you're fine.

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.

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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.

WHAT ITS ACTUALLY LIKE

to work

with me.

I don't expect you to have the right words.

Most people who sit down with me aren't looking for advice. They're tired of carrying everything on their own. They second-guess themselves. They wonder why they're so hard on themselves, why rest feels uncomfortable, or why they're always the one everyone else leans on.

That's where we begin.

Not with fixing you.
With understanding you.

You can exhale when you are here.

You don't have to have the right words or pretend you're doing better than you are. You can cry, ramble, laugh at something inappropriate, change the subject halfway through a sentence, or sit quietly for a minute. You don't have to hold it all together here.

I'll tell you the truth
with kindness

I'm not here to judge you or tell you how to live your life. But I will gently challenge the stories, patterns, and protective strategies that may have helped you survive once—but aren't serving you anymore.

I want your life to feel different.

Not because everything around you has changed, but because your relationship with yourself has. My hope is that the work we do together helps you move through everyday life with a little more clarity, self-trust, and compassion.

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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!

This is a home office with a white armchair on the left, a wooden bookshelf filled with books and decor, a small side table with a potted plant and clock, a window with white blinds and curtains, a wooden desk with a brown leather chair, a black desk lamp, framed certificates or diplomas on the wall, and various framed photos and artwork. There are also green plants and a patterned rug.

HOW I GOT HERE

Before starting Mindful Insights, I spent over a decade working in hospitals, emergency departments, and hospice care.

I LEARNED THREE THINGS THAT SHAPE MY WORK

Life rarely follows neat, predicable paths.

01

Things don’t always make sense right away

02

People don’t need to be “fixed" — they need to be understood

03

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)- Washington State

Master of Social Work (MSW)- University of Southern California (2013)

Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BAC)– Pacific Lutheran University

Level II Certified Trauma Professional (CCTP-II)

Washington State Approved Clinical Supervisor

LIFE OUTSIDE OF WORK

I think a little
realness matters.

Therapy isn't about me, but I also don't believe you should spend weeks talking to someone who feels like a complete stranger.

The older I get, the more I realize my favorite moments are the simple ones.

Watching my kids do the things they love
The lake on a sunny day
Time with my family.
My garden.
My favorite chocolate cake.

My unofficial co-worker, Winnie. Usually asleep on the job until someone says "treat."

THE SIMPLE THINGS

My ideal weekend.
Sunshine, lake days, making s'mores by the fire, and nowhere I have to be.

Current drink order.
Iced americano, with cream and a pump of simple syrup.

My happy place.
Usually where you'll find me when I have a few quiet moments to myself.

IF I SOUND LIKE SOMEONE YOU'D CONNECT WITH...

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for something to change, we can start with a conversation and see where it goes. We'll talk about what's bringing you here, answer any questions you have, and get a sense of whether we're the right fit.