About Me
I have been working as a psychotherapist in the Seattle area since 2002. Prior to my work as a therapist, I taught English and history in North Carolina. As a teacher, I really enjoyed the meaningful interactions I had with my students and their families. I decided to change careers, so I could be equipped to help people at an emotional level. Becoming a therapist has been a positive and life-changing choice for me. When I sit with clients, I believe I am living into who I am.
I am always challenging myself to learn more and grow. My most recent interest has been in relational psychoanalysis. I completed a year-long class with a psychoanalytic focus and was trained as a clinical supervisor. I have also received training in EMDR, Lifespan Integration and DBT. In 2009, I co-founded Seattle Therapy Alliance, a low-fee counseling agency for women. As the clinical supervisor for STA, I get the satisfaction of using my teaching gifts and sharing my passion for this field.
Areas of Experience and Interest
- Addiction
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief/Loss
- Intimacy
- Panic Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Therapeutic Approach
What we do and why we do it has meaning, and psychotherapy provides an opportunity to go deeper into the unconscious reasons of why you do, say and feel what you do. Part of our work will be to talk about how you relate to yourself, to others and even to me. We will explore your problem, understand its source, and discover ways of living that will increase your joy and freedom. We will do so through the mode of conversation and with the use of other tools as deemed helpful.
My technique is grounded in psychodynamic theory, borrowing from relational psychoanalytic theory, feminist psychotherapy, object relations, and interpersonal theory. My approach is relational and mutual. We both have much to learn from each other.
I believe body, mind and soul are connected, and when one part of you suffers, all areas in your life are affected. Your health and happiness are important to me, and I am dedicated to working through the entire therapeutic process with you.