Professional Background
I’ve provided counseling services in Washington State since 2011. I dedicated that time to working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault survivors, those who are homeless, people struggling with anxiety and depression, people from the LGBTQ community, individuals wanting to improve relationships with peers, spouses, friends, and coworkers; and volunteered with refugees as an ESL tutor. I have acquired thousands of hours of direct experience and training working with traumatized survivors. In 2017 I relocated and moved my practice from Spokane Valley Washington to Vancouver Washington.
I began my grad school practicum at the Transitional Living Center in Spokane Washington working with women and children who were homeless. I completed my internship at The Salvation Army in Spokane where I worked with people staying in shelter or transitional living who were experiencing problems with relationships, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Following grad school I worked part-time as a Therapist for Family Crisis Network (formerly Pend Oreille Crime Victims Services) in Newport, Washington for 4 years with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and crime victimization. I pursued my private practice full time in May of 2016.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission: to create a safe environment that supports exploration, collaboration, and connection; provide compassionate counseling, emphasize strengths, and encourage positive change.
Vision: I envision communities where personal change leads to societal transformation.
Values: mutual learning through the therapeutic relationship, ethical and professional conduct, culturally competent care, and trauma-focused counseling.
Education
M.A.-Community Counseling, Gonzaga University, Spokane WA 2008-2011
B.A.-Psychology, Gonzaga University, Spokane WA 2004-2006
A.A.- Psychology, North Idaho College, Coeur d’Alene ID 2001-2004
Licensure & Certification
Washington Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) #LH60463513 since 2014
Certified Trauma Treatment Specialist (CTTS) #0316-9206 2016-2019
Oregon Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) #C4371 since 2016
Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) since 2019
Professional Affiliations
American Counseling Association (ACA) since 2009.
Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists since 2015.
Personal Interests
In my spare time I enjoy taking part in running racing events, zip-lining, watching movies, birding, and spending time playing on the beaches of the Pacific Coast.
