About Me

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in WA and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in SC with over 15 years of clinical experience treating older adolescents and adults throughout the lifespan.

I specialize in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), OC-related disorders and anxiety disorders using a specialized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) treatment called Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), in addition to using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based interventions. I also have extensive experience providing comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), now providing DBT-informed care.

After gaining clinical experience in different treatment settings, I established my private practice in the Greater Seattle Area in 2016. I offer both in-person therapy from my office in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood and virtually throughout Washington State.

My Training Experiences and Treatment Modalities

The treatment modalities and training experiences listed below are the approaches I use most frequently in my clinical work. As a provider, I work to tailor these approaches to each client’s individual needs, goals, and circumstances.

• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) for adult and pediatric populations, International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Behavioral Tech Institute

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Trauma-Focused Therapies: Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT) by UW and Harborview Medical Center, Prolonged Exposure (PE) by University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), and Written Exposure Therapy (WET)

• Perinatal Mental Health Training, Postpartum Support International (PSI)

In addition, I am consistently reminded me how much there is still to learn and understand as both a clinician and a human being. Therefore, I provide these modalities with humility, recognizing that no single modality or treatment is effective for everyone and always could use improvement.

Who I work with

Throughout my clinical career, I have worked with individuals across a wide range of identities, roles, and lived experiences, including:

• Older adolescents and adults throughout the lifespan

• Parents, including individuals navigating the perinatal period

• Diverse racial, cultural, socioeconomic and religious backgrounds

• Gender identities and sexual orientations across the spectrum

• Neurodivergent individuals (including Autism, ADHD, and related differences)

• Individuals with chronic illness (Autoimmune disorders, Gastrointestinal Issues, etc.)

• Professional Athletes who are navigating performance anxiety, injury and recovery, and mental health challenges; Student Athletes (High School and College Level)

• Working Professionals in high performance industries (e.g., tech, corporate, startups)

• Healthcare workers (Physicians, nursing, mental health providers, etc.)

• Individuals in creative fields (e.g., artists, writers, performers)

My Background

Originally from Greenville, South Carolina, I moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2012 after completing graduate school in the Washington, DC, area. Over the past 15 years as a mental health provider, I have been able to treat thousands of individuals as they navigate challenges related to their mental health.

However, becoming a mental health provider was not always the plan. I had originally planned to pursue a career in journalism, gaining experience as an undergrad by writing and editing magazine articles to writing for a congressional news service in Washington, DC. Although I intended to continue on that path after graduation, a meaningful experience I had after graduation ultimately changed the direction of my life and led me towards working in mental health.

After completing my undergraduate degree, I had an opportunity to help facilitate self-care groups for women. Through this work, I was able to witness the profound impact of validation and compassion, especially for vulnerable individuals who had experienced chronic invalidation or trauma within their communities. These interactions ultimately led me to pursue graduate school to become a mental health counselor. Since my first day attending graduate school in 2009, I have never looked back.

Throughout my career, I have continued to find deep meaning and fulfillment in my work with others. When I reflect on my life, I have long felt drawn to supporting and caring for people during times of vulnerability.Therefore, this work continues to feel both natural to me and deeply aligned with who I am.

The truth is, I consider it a great honor to be a provider. As long as I have the opportunity to practice, I hope to provide a safe, supportive, and compassionate space for those seeking support.