Find a Therapist in Fircrest, WA

I enjoy helping my clients to soar and be all that they wish to be. Each person has their own inner wisdom to lead them on life's path, but sometimes the wisdom and the path seem blocked. When working with you, I'm honored to be a guide or midwife to explore your path and any blocks or wounding that may have obscured it. I believe that the whole person, mind, body and spirit, must be the focus of our time together. We look at both the conscious, rational side of your psyche and the unconscious, imaginative side, so that we may have a deeper knowedge and understanding of who you truly are as a unique person. To do this we may only talk, or look at dreams, use some creative modalities, or energy work as seems appropriate. If you feel unhappy, have suffered deeply, have eating issues, or just don't know what to do, I'd welcome the opportunity to see if we can bring you to the life you wish for and deserve. I also offer "Artist's Way" groups and Authentic Movement. I have a broad range of experience in private practice and community mental health.

I am a provider of genuine care, authentic love, and open ears. My therapy models reflect this approach - I use Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy [AEDP] to co-regulate painful wounds and emotions. This is done by me attuning to your affective experience, in connectedness and empathy.

***Not accepting new clients*** I have spent most of my adult life working with children who have experienced trauma or neglect. Working with this population led me to find creative approaches for helping children with big challenges. I have done a lot of work with classroom management, and I help children who struggle to stay focused at school. Using play and a brain-based approach, I help parents and children work together to overcome challenges. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington. My background in ethical non-monogamy and couples therapy has helped me create a system for supporting people who want to expand their relationships into something more fulfilling. I work with couples and polycules to move through hard feelings, reconnect with a sense of security in your connection, and dismantle the socialization of monogamy. I help people figure out what their needs and wants are so they can communicate them effectively and build the unique, fulfilling relationships they want.

Each person is unique and has a story to tell. I will want to hear your story. I do my best to provide an empathic atmosphere where a person can feel safe to express any experience, however difficult it may be. Therapy will be different for each person depending upon their needs and temperament. For some people, I say little and provide support and encouragement. For others, I am more active speaking frequently and challenging them to think in new ways. Ultimately, change occurs through the therapeutic relationship.

The decision to start or return to therapy can be difficult and I am glad you took the first step. I have dedicated the last 20 years to the Social Services field and have provided therapy since 2018. I strive to meet people where they are and offer a non-judgemental space for all. I firmly believe you are the expert in your own life. While I am well versed in many theoretical frameworks, including Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused, Strength-Based, and EMDR, I will work with you to tailor sessions to best suit your needs and personality. While working with me you can expect honest feedback for change while feeling motivated and supported in your choices.

If you’ve experienced relational trauma, emotional absence, or the long-term effects of developmental wounds, you may feel stuck in patterns that leave you anxious, disconnected, or unsure of how to relate to yourself or others. You might also be navigating substance use or recovery and seeking a deeper understanding of what drives your choices and reactions. I provide a steady, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where your experiences are seen, heard, and honored. Together, we explore the patterns that shape your emotions, relationships, and sense of self. My work is relational, trauma-informed, and somatic, helping you notice how your nervous system and early experiences impact your present life. Sessions are paced to your needs, giving you the space to process, reflect, and experiment with new ways of relating. I partner with you to uncover insights, support emotional regulation, and repair relational wounds, so you can feel more grounded, connected, and whole. Healing is not rushed—it unfolds in the presence of curiosity, attunement, and steady care, and I walk alongside you throughout that process.

At Summit Therapy LLC, I believe healing begins with a strong, trusting relationship. My approach is client-centered, compassionate, and culturally responsive. I tailor therapy to each person’s unique strengths and challenges, integrating evidence-based practices like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, emotional overwhelm, or seeking clarity and growth, I aim to create a safe space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to move forward. Together, we’ll work at your pace to climb toward your personal summit—because your story matters, and your wellness journey deserves support.

I help people transform the parts of themselves that keep them from feeling calm, tranquil, peaceful, patient, accepting, forgiving, clear, kind, compassionate, self-compassionate, loving, joyful, playful, excited for life, confident, trusting, connected, hopeful, optimistic, purposeful, grateful, creative and free to be their authentic self. None of us was born with the things we struggle with. Although it takes time to change and it can be difficult emotional work at times, I can tell you from personal experience that it feels absolutely wonderful to release the burdens we carry and return to feeling hopeful, optimistic, confident, loving, happy, joyful, playful, calm and appreciative of the good things in life. Regardless of what you have been through or how difficult things are in this moment, it is possible, with sufficient time, energy, and intention, to change, heal, and feel better. Despite the external circumstances we face and all the suffering that circulates among humans, it is possible to find peace within. Deep within all of us is a place that already holds everything we have been seeking, which is simply to feel good. It’s a place inside, whether you have experienced it or not, that has the capacity for peace, calm, clarity, confidence, courage, compassion, connection, trust, and joy, among many other beautiful qualities. The intention of my work is to help people reconnect with and reunite with these qualities.

I aim to create a space where you can just be yourself: no judgment, no guard up. I work with individuals and couples facing challenges with self-esteem, connection, grief, anxiety, infertility, postpartum concerns, and more. Sometimes life throws a curveball, or a relationship stops feeling like what it used to be. Together, we can find new ways of relating to yourself and the people around you. It is hard feeling stuck in patterns that don't work for you anymore, and it can feel lonely when you can't see a way out. Let's change that, and build toward more peace, agency, and hope. I believe who we are is shaped by our upbringing, how we move through the world, and the systems we live within, which makes every experience unique. To truly thrive, we need to feel seen and supported. Together, we'll notice patterns, explore challenges holistically, and honor your lived experience. You are the expert of your life, and I'm here to collaborate. A bit about me: I'm a mom and a partner. I enjoy reading fiction, trying out new restaurants, hanging with our dog, Pickles, and watching reruns of Parks & Rec. I'm really happy to live in Washington, even though I grew up outside of Chicago, and I also serve clients in Chicago, Illinois. I hope you reach out!

Thoughtful Counseling Group has over 12 years of experience in community mental health, working in different settings, providing mental health services to individuals and families who have suffered from domestic violence, trafficking, sexual abuse, physical abuse, substance abuse, life issues, marital conflict, child abuse, family systems, first responders, and emotional abuse. Several of our therapists are also proud military veterans. Our approach to counseling is collaborative, compassionate, respectful, and client-centered. We believe that people are unique individuals and have the capacity to grow, heal, and change, learning new ways to improve their health and well-being in all areas of life, including biological, psychological, social, and spiritual. Personal growth is facilitated by setting and working toward goals, assessing and building strengths in these areas to develop skills and resources that help them manage life challenges. As professionals, we focus on working collaboratively with our clients in a safe and open environment to identify goals and work towards positive resolutions.

I work with couples, families, and individuals with a systems perspective. I have experience working with Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Depression, adjustment to a change or stressor, and self-development skills. I am completing training to work with people dealing with Cancer and chronic medical conditions. I have supplementary education in social justice and cultural studies. In addition to my clinical training in Solution-Focused Therapy, I exude openness, respect, curiosity, and accountability. I bring these characteristics into therapy sessions to bring balance and restoration into my clients’ lives. Whether there is a crisis happening, a personal desire for self-improvement, or something in-between, therapy can bring added support and guidance along on the journey. I believe everyone experiences therapy in different ways, I am client-centered and collaborate ways to empower and renew hope in my client’s lives.