THERAPY FOR A HARSH WORLD
Let's Slow Down Together.
I will take my time with you to understand your identities, challenges, hopes, and internal resources. I will support you in identifying the power of choice you have when faced with uncertainty.
My goal in this tender work together is that we move to a place of responding rather than reacting to life's unfolding.
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I provide a holistic approach to therapy, tailoring my work to your individual needs and strengths. I primarily draw from Intersectional Feminist ideas, Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence-based approach that helps clients make observable and powerful behavior changes in their lives. I bring my full humanity into our work together. I will support you in combating the isolation of the perinatal period and changing your relationship to unhelpful messages from our dominant culture.
AREAS OF FOCUS:
Anxiety
Stress Management
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Loneliness
Disconnection From Body
Transition to Motherhood
Changes in Identity
Perfectionism
Women's Issues
Highly Sensitive Personality Type
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I BELIEVE:
-Identity, larger social systems, culture, and context have a huge impact on your mental health.
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-You may have become stuck in ways that reflect your life experience of needing to survive or stay safe.
-The body holds sacred wisdom for healing. We can work with your nervous system to support your mental health.
-You are growth oriented. Growth is not linear.
-We all heal in relationship with one another. No human was built to get through life alone.
-All bodies are intelligent, good, valid, and worthy.
-You are human, and doing the best you can with what you have. There is no such thing as perfection.
How to tell if we would be a good fit:
My aim for all therapy clients is to ensure a strong connection between your individual needs and my style, approach, and areas of expertise. Your time and energy are precious and I do not want to waste them! Here are some thoughts about what makes a good match for my services:
Many of my clients identify as creative, spiritual, driven, or highly sensitive individuals. Often, they are navigating the process of letting go of perfectionistic tendencies and appreciate an integrative approach that considers existential concepts, exploring their values, creativity, or spirituality. Almost everyone I work wants to explore identity shifts associated with pregnancy, birth, grief, and changes in relationship or work.
Clients who tend to thrive in my practice often connect with my holistic, feminist, informal, and humor-infused style. I believe that while life can be challenging, therapy doesn't always need to be serious. In fact, humor, gratitude, and playfulness can be powerful tools in reshaping our relationship with perfectionism and anxiety.
My work with clients centers on fostering personal agency, examining the societal systems that influence our self-narratives, and working together at a pace that allows for meaningful and lasting change. While I may occasionally offer psychoeducation or practical resources (particularly for new parents adjusting to significant life changes), the core of my practice emphasizes our therapeutic relationship, your values, processing grief associated with life transitions, and cultivating self-compassion. If you are looking for solution-focused therapy, short-term therapy, or an approach that heavily incorporates skills and homework, I would be happy to provide you with referrals to providers who might be a better fit.
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Additionally, I want to be transparent about areas where my current weekly outpatient practice does not offer the specific expertise or level of care required for some primary concerns that bring folks to therapy. Most of the following concerns benefit from the focused support of a specialist or a multidisciplinary treatment team. If you reach out with any of these primary concerns, I am happy to provide referrals to connect you with a more suitable provider or team:
-Youth, Couples, or Family Therapy
-Psychosis or Bipolar Disorder
-Active Substance Use Disorders
-Domestic violence or Intimate Partner Violence
-Active Eating Disorders
-Self-harming behaviors as the primary concern
-Expert witness for court cases or child custody disputes
-Evaluations for employment or academic concerns
-Main concern for counseling is suicidal or homicidal ideation
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It's important to understand that the fit for therapy is an ongoing consideration. If these issues arise while we are working together, I will discuss this with you individually to determine the best path forward for your treatment plan. My priority is always to ensure you receive the most appropriate care, and I will do my best to connect you with another provider who can either collaborate with me or become your primary therapist.
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If you are in crisis, please call 911 or the Whatcom County Crisis Line at: 800-584-3578.