My Approach
I work with people who are capable, thoughtful, and often successful in many areas of life, but find that stress, relationships, or long-standing patterns are not shifting despite real effort. Some come wanting help sorting what they're carrying. Others are tired of the same reactions or relationship dynamics repeating.
My style is steady, direct, and grounded. I tailor the work to you and keep it practical and collaborative, using concrete strategies alongside deeper work when the past is still shaping the present. The goal is meaningful change that holds up in real life.
I'm comfortable working with trauma and complex material, and I respect boundaries. I won't force depth or pace. You decide what we address and when. If deeper work is clinically helpful, I'll explain why and invite you into it, while keeping the process contained and manageable.
When it's relevant, we'll look at how the past continues to show up under stress or in relationships, and why certain reactions keep repeating. If you're looking for a therapist who's genuine and easy to talk to (with humor when it fits), then reach out.
Experience and Background
I bring over 15 years of clinical experience across a range of settings, including outpatient therapy, crisis response, inpatient treatment, and trauma-focused care. My background also includes working alongside first responders in high-pressure situations. That background shapes how I show up in the therapy room: calm, balanced, and effective, even when the material is heavy.
Education
Pepperdine University: Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (2010)
Licensure
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist:
- Oregon: T1515
- Washington: LF60440331
- California: MFT 53762