Dragonfly

I hold a doctorate in Community Counseling with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy.  I also have two master’s degrees—one in Adult Education from Eastern Washington University, and another in Marriage and Family Therapy from Whitworth University, where I additionally studied individual mental health counseling. A background in education helps me understand how clients learn and implement change in order to improve their life.

I am trained in the Gottman Method for couples work, though I do not rely on any single approach. My primary theoretical approaches are Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I work with many clients who are dealing with life transitions, such as parenting, infidelity, marriage, and divorce. Depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD especially as related to infidelity are some of my specialties. My practice is deeply client-centered. I don’t believe it’s my job to tell you what to do—instead, I see my role as walking alongside you, helping you uncover the answers that already exist within you.

I am a person of faith and conviction. I believe that we are all on a journey and that everyone is in process. I also believe the only person I can truly change is myself, and I work hard to grow into a better human every day. My perspective is grounded in the understanding that we are shaped by our families and experiences—just as our parents were shaped by theirs. Blame, whether directed at ourselves or others, tends to get in the way of meaningful growth.

In therapy, I work with you to explore both your areas of success and challenge. Often, the tools you already use effectively in one part of your life can be the key to breakthroughs in another.

I would be honored to meet you, hear your story, and support you as you continue your journey of self-discovery and change. You can call me at 509-724-0221 or email me from the contact page. I look forward to hearing from you.