About

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington State with 5 years experience in the mental health field. I hold a Master in Social Work from the University of Washington and a Master in Science in Experimental Psychology from Central Washington University. My pronouns are she/they.

Most recently, I have been working with clients who have significant challenges relating to Autism, Schizophrenia, or with personality disorders, in addition to helping those who are struggling with depression and/or anxiety. I also have experience working with people in the perinatal population.

My therapy style tends to be straight forward and honest. I utilize a client-centered approach, prioritizing what you want to work on and how you view successful counseling. I am certified in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, but acknowledge that this approach does not work for everyone. I am also versed in solution-focused and narrative approaches.

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Community Works PLLC

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Hospice
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Life Coaching
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Postpartum
  • Pregnancy/Childbirth
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Years in Practice

5 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 104100000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker

Credentials

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Master of Science (MS)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LICSW LW61105848 Verify WA
LICSW SC60750998 Verify WA

Practice Locations

22620 24th Ave S

Des Moines, WA 98198-7104

Phone Number: (206) 755-2697

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