Hi there! I am both a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of South Carolina. I grew up in the beautiful upstate of Greenville, SC, and have resided in the Seattle area for the last 10 years, enjoying all of the beauty and activities the PNW has to offer.
WA License Number: LH60598873
SC License Number: 8006
Education and Training
Marymount University, Arlington, VA - Master’s Degree, M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2012
Primarily, I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Phobias, PTSD, and related disorders with a special interest in how autoimmune disorders and hormones affect women with OCD and anxiety disorders.
I have received intensive clinical training in Exposure and Response (Ritual) Prevention (ERP) for treating Obsessive-Compulsive disorder (OCD) and other OC related disorders for both pediatric and adult populations through the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). In addition to using ERP, I also utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based interventions. For treating PTSD and related conditions, I have been trained and use a variety of evidence-based treatments such as Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD, Written Exposure Therapy (WET), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD.
Prior to providing ERP, I have an extensive history of providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Although I no longer provide comprehensive DBT, I will provide DBT-informed care to treat Stage 2 targets such as PTSD, OCD, and perfectionism. In the past, I have attended silent mindfulness retreats with Dr. Marsha Linehan’s Zen students and will teach both DBT and mindfulness skills during your treatment, if appropriate.
As a provider, I value the practice of self-compassion and mindfulness, striving in my personal and professional life to live with mindful intention and use skillful means each day. I strive to live a life of exposure, taking risks when needed to live a life according to my values, embracing the uncertainty and mystery of the moment.
During treatment, I will do my best to provide your treatment most adherently and effectively as possible. Overall, I value a collaborative relationship with my clients while in my care. Your treatment goals and feedback are important to me as we create a treatment plan together. If you have concerns or questions regarding my approach as a provider, please let me know. Your concerns and questions are important to me.
