I view the therapeutic relationship as a creative collaboration in which the client is the expert on their own lives, and my goal is for my clients to feel seen and valued in the process of becoming more fully self-expressed. I work with people who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, women’s issues, and blocked creativity, and focus on supporting people through life transitions including divorce, fertility issues, spirituality, and grief/loss. My style as a therapist is warm, compassionate, and relational. I believe that the human spirit is resilient, resourceful, and always oriented towards healing I use a variety of tools to support this innate capacity including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) which is an evidence-based therapy used to treat various forms of trauma and stuck memories. I also use creativity, movement, and mindfulness to support these healing processes. I also have experience working with children with autism and with individuals as a personal stylist helping clients build a more fulfilling relationship with their self-image and creative expression. I bring creativity, humor, and depth to my client relationships, and I believe honesty and empathy are the foundation for healing. It is an honor to come alongside my clients as they explore their identity – who they have been, who they are now, and who they want to be. I grew up in Wisconsin (where I cultivated a love for Packers football and cheese) and finished my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Leadership at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Subsequently, I moved out to Seattle to pursue my graduate degree in School Psychology at the University of Washington. I spent many years doing assessments at Seattle Children’s Autism Center while also building a personal styling business on the side as a creative outlet. This helped me understand that creativity can be profoundly transformational.