I am a clinical psychologist in private practice. I work with adults who seek help for relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, attention deficits, substance useabuse, traumas big and small, and many other questions that come up in daily life. An open and honest dialogue is possible in an atmosphere of listening and thinking. Our sessions are private and confidential. Talking things out is the first and easiest ways to identify the root causes of many problems. Thinking things through is like putting together a puzzle. You might already know what the final picture will be and getting there is a very fruitful journey.

I believe therapy begins with creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and respected. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person’s individual experiences, needs, and goals. I want clients to feel comfortable being honest about what they are going through, while we work together to better understand their emotions, relationships, and the patterns that may be affecting their lives. I specialize in couples counseling and have Level 1 certification in Gottman therapy. I also work with children, adults, couples, and families. I have experience supporting clients who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, family challenges, foster care, adoption, and relationship difficulties. As the founder of Calming Waves Counseling in Washington, I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Our team brings together clinicians with different specialties, experiences, and therapeutic approaches, so clients can find support that is tailored to their unique needs. Across our practice, we strive to create a safe and understanding environment where clients can process their experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and work toward meaningful growth and well-being. My goal is to meet clients where they are, listen without judgment, and work alongside them as they navigate life’s challenges and move toward the changes they hope to make.

Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship or stuck repeating the same painful patterns, even when you want things to change? Whether you’re moving through a breakup, trying to rebuild trust, or balancing intimacy with independence, understanding your attachment style can be a game changer. I help individuals, couples, and professionals uncover the why behind reactions and habits so they can create relationships that feel secure, supportive, and lasting. You may look confident on the outside but feel emotionally exhausted or unseen inside your relationship or in your leadership role. As an attachment-based and insight-driven therapist, I take a straightforward, practical approach. Together, we identify patterns, clarify your needs, and build tools to manage stress, anxiety, and communication challenges that affect your connections at home or work. You’ll leave sessions with clear direction and hope. My clients often share that they feel lighter, more self-aware, and more capable of genuine closeness after just a few meetings. I specialize in relationship issues, anxiety, and depression, with a focus on attachment dynamics, executive stress, and life transitions. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented, paced around your readiness for change. You deserve a relationship and a life that actually feel worth having. I offer telehealth for clients anywhere in Washington through a secure, convenient platform. Let’s start with a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

If you’re someone who prioritizes other people's needs over your own, if you question your deservingness and worth, if you feel sensitive and overwhelmed by an intense world, if your perfectionism won’t let you relax, or if your physical and mental health are impacting your relationships and quality of life, I am really glad you are here. Many of these issues can leave you feeling isolated, lost, directionless or lacking a sense of identity and purpose. I use a holistic approach help my clients discover and change their patterns of behavior formed by being othered in their day to day life, chronic stress, chronic illness, family dysfunction and trauma. My clients tend to be those who experience oppression, people in the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, 1st and 2nd generation immigrants, highly sensitive people, those with chronic illness, and those who work high stress jobs sometimes including secondary trauma. I welcome all walks of life to this space and strive to help you feel safe enough to unravel the complexity of who you are, with me as your witness. The therapy I provide asks you to be brave enough to go into deeper and more vulnerable places where you can unearth how you truly feel and experience the world. Therapy with me will help you move you towards living more authentically, recover your sense of purpose, awe and meaning, and hopefully live a more peaceful life. I use Internal Family Systems, EMDR, strengths-based, relational healing and somatic awareness therapies to help you heal your traumas, phobias, negative beliefs, etc. I offer a free 20-minute consultation and look forward to hearing more about what brings you to therapy.

My work is influenced by the thought of existentialist philosophers and psychologists who speak with compassion to a profound and uniquely human dilemma: we are both burdened with and ennobled by a quest for meaning in the face of suffering. Psychotherapy provides a safe and intimate space in which we might expand our capacity to bear suffering and to find meaning within and through it. Depth psychology proposes that the psyche consists of both conscious and unconscious thoughts, impulses, fantasies, and ideas. Symptoms (depression, anxiety, addictions, etc.) are more than painful indicators of psychopathology; they are messages, metaphors, elements of a narrative moving us toward growth, insight, and individuation. Depth psychology embraces paradox. Caught in "complexes," we are simultaneously aware and unaware of how we are behaving in relation to self and others. We struggle to make sense of how our cherished relationships are falling apart and unable to articulate the source of our discontent. Depth psychology offers no "cure". Instead, it is a healing journey into the mystery of the psyche, a process of refinement and increased awareness, bringing us freedom to choose differently and creatively.

I'm passionate about working with those who grew up in a family where they were given adult responsibilities at a very young age. You took care of everything and everyone. Today, you’re still taking care of everything. You’re exhausted, but saying no or asking for help is uncomfortable, so you don’t. Instead, you stuff your feelings down, pretend like everything is good, and act like you have it all together. At times, it becomes too much, and you explode. Shortly after, you feel guilt, and you “help” more to ease it. Then you become angry, feeling disrespected and stuck. Hopeless. You want things to change and don’t know how to make change happen. As a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), I provide skills to help you manage your emotions and advocate for yourself, so you’re not controlled by others or your guilt. I can help you strengthen your boundary-setting skills, so others learn how to respect you in the ways that matter most. Working with me can help you know your value and your worth. Together, we will move you toward your desired goals and empower you to make the changes you’ve been wanting. Call me, and let’s talk about how we can work together. I’m an experiential relationship specialist with a trauma-informed lens. My therapy style is integrative, with a foundation in systems and relationships. What this means is that I’m comfortable working with multiple people in the room, as well as considering those who are not. I look at the relationships you are a part of and consider how your experiences influence your emotions, perceptions, actions, and patterns of behavior. This also means that I’m not a cookie-cutter therapist. I don’t believe my clients are made from a single mold or that therapy is one-size-fits-all. I create therapy to fit the client’s needs and meet them where they are at. You can expect sessions to be relational and collaborative, a human experience where I will get to know you as a person while working toward your desired goals. Key methods used: experiential therapy, emotionally focused therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and trauma-informed care.

I specialize in helping adults who struggle with perfectionism, anxiety, complex trauma, codependency, and grief. My therapy style is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in systems-oriented psychodynamic work, with additional training in object relations, mindfulness-based self-compassion, and CBT. I grew up in the American South, where cultural fractures and early experiences with loss, addiction, and mental illness shaped my deep respect for boundaries, self-awareness, and the need for ongoing care. In our work together, I offer warmth, honesty, and practical insight to help you untangle old patterns, strengthen your sense of self, and build more connected, fulfilling relationships.

I am licensed in Washington (and Arizona) as a mental health counselor practicing in the tradition of relational psychotherapy. My hope is to further the growth of a client by exploring their problem(s) through the relational dynamic we create in therapy. I strive to address the whole person over any presenting problem and it is my belief that counseling should support and challenge clients in a safe and empathetic environment. I am eligible for most forms of insurance reimbursement and can assist you in verifying your coverage. When contacting me to start therapy, please include your full name, date of birth and current insurance. Thanks

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Life Coach dedicated to helping women and couples move from feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or hopeless to experiencing joy, confidence, and fulfillment in their lives and relationships. If you are navigating depression, anxiety, or a difficult life transition, you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we can work to move you from a place of crisis or crossroads into a life that feels aligned with your heart’s true desires. My approach is strength-based and holistic, honoring every part of who you are—mind, body, spirit, and relationships. In our work, you will be seen, understood, and valued as a whole person. I provide a compassionate, caring presence and a safe space where healing and transformation can unfold. I believe that true change grows out of partnership. My passion is to deeply understand your unique story and collaborate with you to create meaningful, lasting shifts. With focused intention and support, you can begin to live authentically, build resilience, and design the life you truly want. In addition to individual and couples work, I also offer group coaching and therapy. Groups provide a powerful sense of community, reminding us that we are not alone on this journey. Together, we can learn, grow, and inspire one another—because we truly need each other.

I bring all of my skills, experience & self to whatever issue you are dealing with. It really is the confluence of the mind and the heart (intelligence and empathy) that I think helps us identify what needs to be healed or heard, and then to actually hear it & heal it.

I offer psychotherapy and counseling to individuals and groups for healing trauma and healthy transition along the lifespan. I believe that release of blocked energy transforms emotional experience and becomes a path to authentic personal and spiritual relationship. Therapy is essentially about moving energy. For example, coping skills may be developed in childhood to survive family of origin and cultural projection, and then as we age, pain results from using skills which no longer work and continue to mask the authentic self. Therapy may be about developing trust, self-forgiveness, and new coping skills while keeping parts of the original coping skill that still work. I may use systems, cognitive, developmental, psychodynamic, family-of-origin, BRAINSPOTTING CERTIFIED, EMDR CERTIFIED, EFT Tapping therapy modalities. Therapy is based on individual need, and so may include exploring conflict resolution as well as focusing and self-esteem skills. Developer of concept Chronic Loss Syndrome (non-death loss). Secure video telemedicine. Edmonds, Washington State