About

I am a clinical psychologist with over 30 years’ experience, as a mental health line worker and then as a licensed clinician. I have lived in several different parts of the country (MA, CO, NY, ME and NH) and am now located in Olympia, WA. I am an empty nester and a big time dog person!

My specialization is around conflict in relationships and couples’ communication, and while I am comfortable focusing on a range of different issues in my work, one strength is my ability to help clients make meaningful changes in their personal and professional relationships, whether I am working with them individually or as a couple. My training is in cognitive-behavioral therapy, and I use a change-oriented, here-and-now model of treatment, which is often a helpful way to be efficient and expedient in breaking old patterns and learning to interact with others and the world more effectively. Working with me, there is less of a focus on processing, and more on strategies for change. So often we feel defeated and discouraged at the same old frustrations. I offer hope that, with the right amount of effort and energy, change is in fact possible. It is never easy to start therapy, but I hope it helps to know that I have been at this a long time, and have confidence that the process really works!

I look forward to meeting you, getting to know you, and working with you, and helping you turn that all-important corner in your life. Thanks for reading, and I hope to see you soon!