My Approach

There are several principles that guide my clinical practice.

First, I believe compassion and a strong therapeutic relationship lies at the heart of effective therapy. I consider this a person-centered approach: beyond seeing improvements in psychological symptoms, my goal is to ultimately help you build the life that you want to live.

Second, my practice aims to increase freedom in your lived experiences. It may feel like painful emotions trigger automatic responses by your body and mind. Therapy is designed to help get you “unstuck” from your thoughts and emotions and provide agency in how you want to respond in-the-moment.

Third, I believe therapy should aim to build courage into a lifelong practice. In relationships, this means practicing vulnerability in the service of fostering closeness and connection with others. In times of significant life change, it could mean being willing to tolerate uncertainty in order to grow or adapt to an ever-changing world.

By the end of our work together, it is my hope that you continue to live compassionately, freely, and courageously.

My Background

Licensure

  • Psychologist (PY61086471), Washington State

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Child Clinical Psychology, University of Washington

  • Master of Science (MS), Psychology, University of Washington

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) with honors, Psychology, University of California, San Diego

Clinical Training Positions

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of California, San Diego Department of Psychiatry

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

  • Clinical Internship, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

Treatments Provided

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Acceptance and Committment Therapy

  • Exposure with Response Prevention

  • Behavioral Activation

  • Motivational Interviewing for substance-related problems