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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 that keep them stuck, rebuild trust in themselves, and make meaningful changes that actually stick.

Before I became a therapist, I was a career-driven mom, wife, and person who was really good at looking like she had it all figured out. That's exactly the pattern I help my clients untangle now.

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 wondering if the life you built still feels like you.

I've always liked having a plan, staying productive, and being the person people could rely on. In many ways, I still do.

But somewhere along the way, being productive turned into staying busy, and being strong turned into never needing help. I spent years believing that if I just worked a little harder and held it together a little better, I'd eventually feel settled.

From the outside, life looked full (and in a lot of ways, it was).
But on the inside, I was exhausted and disconnected from myself

I spent years building a life that looked good on paper without ever stopping to ask myself if it actually felt like mine.

Learning to slow down and trust my own values instead of everyone else's expectations has been one of the hardest, most meaningful things I've ever done for myself.

It's also one of the reasons I care so deeply about helping other people do the same.

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I believe 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 I don't think therapy has to be soft voice and blank stares in order to work. I'll laugh with you, call things what they actually are, and take the work seriously without taking myself too seriously.

I don't pretend to have all the answers, but I do believe this process works best when there's enough space to be honest about what's working, what isn't, and who you're becoming underneath it all.

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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.

to work

with me.

WHAT ITS ACTUALLY LIKE

Most people who sit down with me aren't looking for advice. They're just 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.

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You can exhale when
you are with me.

You don’t have to have the right words or pretend you’re doing better than you are. You can be anxious, angry, exhausted, confused, self-protective, ashamed, or unsure where to start. We’ll make space for all of it.

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 call attention to the stories, patterns, and protective strategies that may have helped you survive at one time in your life but aren’t serving you anymore.

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I want your life to
feel like yours

Not perfect. Not performative. Not built around keeping everyone else comfortable. I want to help you rebuild trust with yourself, make choices that reflect who you are becoming, and create a life that feels honest from the inside out.

I’m human and I have a tiny bit of a potty mouth, so if the occasional
F-bomb or “oh shit” isn’t your thing, I might not be your person.
And that’s okay…!

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HOW I GOT HERE

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I LEARNED THREE THINGS THAT SHAPE MY WORK

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

Life rarely follows neat, predicable rules or paths.

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

Doing hard things alone is not a personality trait. It’s a survival strategy.

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

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A BIT MORE ABOUT THE

PERSON YOU’LL BE TALKING TO

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

If you’re trusting me with the messy, vulnerable parts of your life, it feels only fair that you know a little bit about me.

Because I think some realness matters.

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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 and friends.
Growing flowers in my garden.
My favorite chocolate cake.

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My unofficial co-worker, Winnie. Usually asleep under my feet until someone rings the doorbell or says "treat."

THE SIMPLE THINGS

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

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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.