I am a licensed mental health counselor with a MA in Applied Behavioral Science from the Bastyr University (LIOS) with an emphasis in Systems Counseling. My approach is holistic, practical, straightforward, and lighthearted. My intention is to engage you actively and collaboratively to help you find the courage and confidence to explore and overcome your barriers. My background I come from a diverse educational, cultural and racial background and I rely on my training as a psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and natural foods expert to integrate a whole-body approach in order to promote optimal health at all levels of being while embracing limitless possibilities. My approach My approach is holistic, practical, straightforward, and lighthearted. My intention is to engage you actively and collaboratively to help you find the courage and confidence to explore and overcome your barriers. My counseling practice is influenced by Mindfulness-based, Nonviolent (Compassionate) Communication, Narrative, Humanistic, Attachment, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family System (IFS). Life transitions and adjustments: Depression, anxiety, anger, loneliness, stress, grief and loss Develop effective coping skills to address challenging life issues Self esteem, self worth, existential issues Ease emotional stress and pain Family of origin influence: Improve interactions with family members Recognize triggers and emotional hooks Improve communication Identify negative attributes and qualities you learned from family interactions and expectations Identify and break unhealthy patterns LGBTQIA community Sexual orientation and gender identify Coming out Self acceptance Community related challenges 20 MINUTE CONSULTATION I provide an initial free 20-minute consultation, during which you can inquire about me and my approach to counseling to determine if we may be a good fit, before scheduling an appointment. CANCELATION POLICY I have a strict cancellation policy and require a minimum of 48-hours notice for cancellations. Cancellations without 48-hours notice will result in your responsibility for my full fee, not just your co-pay. OFFICE HOURS Tuesday 9-5 Thursday 9-5