Hello! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in the state of Washington. My philosophy is that healing occurs within; I have helped clients facilitate growth through various evidence-based approaches. I have training in EMDR and Gottman (level one).
I enjoy working with clients who are 6 years and older struggling with: depression, a
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
Through a gentle invitation, I ask clients to observe their thoughts and emotions without judgment as they arise and pass, nestling into the session as a place of safety and becoming grounded by the observance of breath. This natural unfolding helps to create spaciousness so that we can begin to navigate through the less-than comfortable places wi
My clients describe me as kind and receptive, yet also extremely engaged and, at times where it's necessary, challenging. I don't just passively listen. Instead, I embrace an active dialogue. Though I pride myself on my warmth and endeavor to offer therapy that is informal and free of judgment, I believe that questioning our default positions is of
If you are experiencing, anxiety, depression, grief, or difficult transition in life, I want to be there for you in the healing process. I will provide you with a safe environment that is warm and nonjudgmental. My approach to each of my clients is one of genuine empathy, openness, and interest. I will encourage you to be an active participant in e
My love of counseling stems from the belief that everyone is worthy of the opportunity to live a fulfilling life. I don't believe we are here to suffer. I strive to help clients experiencing hopelessness, meaninglessness, and loneliness find purpose, connection, and belonging. The collaborative and egalitarian relationship I have with my client
Now more than ever, in the COVID-19 crisis, therapy can help you to cope with heightened anxiety, depression, loneliness, and lack of purpose. With online video conferencing, I can provide regular therapy without you coming into the office. Therapy provides a safe place to ask the questions that scare us, to find connection and healing, to feel goo
I am the director of MacPherson Pacific Counseling Services, a dynamic new option in the treatment of chemical dependency, problem gambling, and sex addiction in the Seattle area. Your experience will be individualized and goal-focused. You will develop the tools to reclaim your life from addiction and compulsive behavior and begin to develop a pat
What might it feel like to, as poet Derek Walcott writes, “love again the stranger who was your self?”
What might it look like to “feast on your life?”
We may find ourselves feeling disconnected and unsure of how to reconnect to the things we love.
And sometimes, we fear that where we find ourselves today is all th
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