A bit about me:

I hold a master's degree in counseling and psychology and a bachelor's degree in multicultural counseling and expressive arts, as well as a professional certificate of completion from the Northwest Creative and Expressive Arts Institute in Seattle. I have studied various forms of therapeutic arts and am passionate about continuing my professional training in this field. I am also interested in energy medicine, color therapy and ecopsychology.

As a relational psychotherapist who specializes in expressive arts therapy, I am excited about helping my clients find healing, personal growth, and a deeper sense of self-awareness through a multimodal practice where your creativity is welcomed and encouraged! Relational psychotherapy integrates beautifully with creative modalities because it centers you as the expert of your own life and honors your unique story and healing process. As a relational therapist, I see myself as someone who is there to walk alongside you, listening deeply and attuning to you and your needs.

I also work from a trauma-informed, holistic, and person-centered approach meaning that I prioritize your sense of safety and the importance of trust, self-empowerment, and autonomy in your ability to make choices based on what feels right for you. Furthermore, I strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive space for all my clients, recognizing the mental, emotional, and physical impacts of historical and ongoing trauma, particularly on marginalized populations.

I understand that therapy can be a vulnerable and challenging experience, and I'm committed to providing a gentle and nurturing environment that supports my clients' growth and healing. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and prioritize building strong, collaborative relationships with my clients.

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Outside of my work as a therapist I enjoy reading a great novel, being creative, traveling, taking long walks with my dog Clover (a sassy, super cute corgi) and spending time with my family and friends.

I love the feeling of spontaneously catching a low tide beach walk at Discovery Park- exploring the tide pools and walking barefoot in the cold sand followed by a cozy evening at home binge watching my favorite shows.