About

I am a licensed mental health counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist and substance use disorder professional in the State of Washington with over 15 years of experience. I have worked primarily for the military so I am very familiar with the military culture and lifestyle. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, midlife/existential crisis, divorce, career changes and parenting struggles.

My therapy style is open, nonjudgmental, interactive and I seek to empower clients. I specialize in CBT, motivational interviewing but I also incorporate family systems theory. I believe you're the expert in your own life and I am just here to help you along the path that would make you the better version of yourself. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. This is your therapy and your time. Building a strong therapeutic relationship where you can be comfortable, open and honest is first and foremost.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. The fact that you're reading this is the first step in healing and growing. I commend you for taking the next steps to seek help to be the best version of yourself!

I look forward to working with you!

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Defense Finance & Actg Serv

Gender

Female

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy/Childbirth
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

15 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YA0400X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Addiction
  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health
  • Code: 106H00000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist

Credentials

  • Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMHC LH 60088360 Verify WA
LMFT LF 60143370 Verify WA
Counselor CP60013965 Verify WA
Counselor LH60088360 Verify WA
Marriage & Family Therapist LF60143370 Verify WA

Practice Locations

9040 Jackson Ave

Tacoma, WA 98431-0001

Phone Number: (253) 968-6065

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