services

My main focus is supporting adults and seniors living with the following challenges:

• Life transitions

• Grief and loss

• Overwhelming emotions

• Worry, ruminating thoughts

• Anxiety, panic attacks

• Sadness and depression

• Medical challenges

• Caregiving and parenting

Healthy connection to others is crucial to our well-being. I also offer individual therapy for those working on and re-evaluating their relationships.

• Communication barriers and boundary challenges

• Separation

• Divorce

I welcome diversity in all its forms in my practice.

Focus

I work with individuals using a mindfulness-based and holistic approach.  Research shows that mindful living can build new neural pathways in our brains, making positive and sustainable change.

I also draw from, and am trained in, the following theories:

• Lifespan Integration

• Focusing

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• ACT

Together we can decide what works best for you.

"You cannot stop the waves, but you can learn to surf." — Jon Kabat-Zinn

Background

I’ve worked with adults and seniors both in community mental health and in private practice since 1996.

I supervised volunteers and provided training in grief and loss at the Crisis Clinic, King County’s 24 hour phone line for those in emotional crisis. I have also led groups for the Alzheimer’s Association, Sound Mental Health, Navos, and PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support).

My professional credentials include:

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor: Washington State License #LH00007587 since 2002.

• Geriatric Mental Health Specialist since 1999.

• Master’s in Counseling: Seattle University

• Bachelor’s in Psychology: University of San Francisco

• Member of the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association (WMHCA)

“Loving and accepting ourselves are the ultimate acts of courage.” -Brené Brown

Contact Me

insurance plans

I am an in-network provider for the following plans:

       •   First Choice Health

       •   Kaiser Permanente; both PPO and HMO

• Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Aetna

• Premera

•  Regence

Out of network provider: If you are on another insurance plan that you don’t see above, your insurance will often pay a percentage of “out of network” counseling services. In this case you would pay me directly and I would provide you with a receipt to submit to your insurer. I have opted out of Medicare so they will not be able to reimburse for sessions.

rates

A good faith estimate of expected charges is available upon scheduling or upon your request.

payment

I accept Health Savings Account cards, Visa, MasterCard, Diner's Club, Discover and American Express. Checks also accepted.