About

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist licensed in the state of Washington. I received my doctoral degree from University of Iowa. I received my Bachelor's of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame. I have been working with individuals (adults) since 1999. I started my career working in hospitals and clinics. I have worked patients managing pain, weight, sleep, diabetes, cancer, fertility and post-partum issues. My doctoral research focused on the health of multicultural individuals. I have extensive experience addressing problems related to disorders such as depression, anxiety, mood cycling, stress, as well as issues surrounding life changes and events.

I use evidenced-based approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and eclectic patient centered treatment methods to help with emotional regulation and distress tolerance, and Mindfulness techniques, to identify and recognize the client’s thoughts which contribute to their behaviors and feelings. The client can then identify distorted beliefs and thoughts, challenge them and create more balanced thoughts which improves the choices they make, and how they feel about themselves and the environment. In conjunction with focusing on thoughts, behavior modification challenges clients to makes a conscious effort to change negative behaviors to improve their feelings and thoughts. Other approaches I may use include strengths based approach and solution-focused therapy.

SPECIALTIES
Health Psychology
Aging
Depression
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Also experienced in:
Pain, weight, sleep, diabetes and cancer management, Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes
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Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 22