Professional Qualifications

• Masters of Social Work from Portland State University
• Washington Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• Professional Enrichment Seminars at the Leadership Institute of Seattle
• Member of National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
• Certified Sports & Performance Counselor

I am a Psychotherapist and Sports & Performance Counselor with 25 years of clinical experience in private practice, community mental health, inpatient and outpatient hospital clinics, domestic violence center, and crisis hotlines. My practice embraces a diverse population of both women and men. I have supported my clients’ growth in a spectrum of life difficulties and transitions. Therapy is a process of exploration and self-discovery, and my office offers a safe environment for this transformation to occur.

 
My therapeutic approaches include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Family of Origin Theory, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Mindfulness Approaches and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy inform my practice with athletes and others regarding performance enhancement. A few of the theorists who have influenced my practice are: Virginia Satir, Alfred Adler, Carl Rogers, Carol Gilligan, Frank Gardner, and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.