My Approach

I tend to be a good fit for those seeking a slower, more thoughtful approach to therapy—often during periods of transition, burnout, or a sense of inner disconnection. My work is relational and collaborative, shaped by the belief that meaningful change happens within a steady, attuned therapeutic relationship. I have a private art studio space where I welcome my in-person clients for treatment. I also offer remote care for those who prefer to conduct there from the comfort of their home.

In our work together, I listen closely and pace the process with care. I see therapy as something we do together, not something done to you. You are regarded as the expert on your own life, while I offer presence, structure, and guidance as we explore what’s emerging and what wants attention.

Alongside conversation, I may integrate creative and experiential practices, including painting, collage, pastel and charcoal when it feels supportive. These approaches offer a gentle, non-verbal way to engage with inner experience—particularly when words are difficult or the nervous system needs a different entry point. No artistic background is needed; the emphasis is always on inner process rather than outcome.

I’m attentive to safety, consent, and autonomy, and I work in a way that honors the impact of trauma and lived experience. I strive to offer a space that is welcoming, inclusive, and respectful, especially for those who have felt unseen or misunderstood in other therapeutic settings.

I understand that beginning therapy or finding a new therapist can feel vulnerable and overwhelming. My aim is to offer a grounded, steady presence—one that supports reflection, integration, and meaningful growth in your life.

Training & Education

Back in 2008 I received my BA in multicultural counseling and expressive arts therapy from the Evergreen State College. After that I went on to study a unique form of painting therapy in The Netherlands which focused on the theory of light, color and darkness theory by Liane Collot d’Herbois. Wanting to weave this niche into a therapy practice I went back to school to earn my MA in counseling from The Seattle School. In my final year of graduate school I attended a professional certificate training program in expressive arts therapy through the Northwest Creative and Expressive Arts Institute (NWCEAI) in Seattle.

More recently, in 2025 I graduated from a three-year post graduate therapeutic visual arts program called Healing Through Art. This work emphasizes slowing down with creative materials and learning to attend to impressions and experience in a way that informs how I hold space and practice therapeutic work with my client.

I have had a life long love of learning how to weave art & therapy into a spiritual and therapeutic practice.

I am a fully licensed therapist in the state of Washington.

My office/art studio is located in Ballard, Seattle in the BallardWorks building.