My Background
I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and have provided counseling for 19 years in the Seattle area.
My therapeutic approach is tailored to the individual and family and includes treatment with empirical evidence such as child-centered play therapy, expressive arts, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
I work from a perspective of social justice and anti-racism. This means that I care about, and seek to understand more about, the ways that injustice and oppression shape our society and affect my clients' lives.
I focus on the unique strengths, perspectives, goals, and cultures of my clients. I believe that you are the expert on your life and I work collaboratively to measure progress and offer insight along the way. My style is warmly direct, playful, and accepting.
I have counseled youth, adults, and families in educational, medical, and community mental health settings, such as Central Youth and Family Services, Children's Hospital, Youth Eastside Services, Cancer Lifeline, The Gathering Place, and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/SCCA. I am a member of both the Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work and the Association for Play Therapy.
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Education
Master of Library and Information Sciences, University of Washington, 2008
Master of Social Work, University of Washington, 2000
B.S. Social History, Carnegie Mellon University, 1997
Clinical credentials
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (#LW00007955)
Child Mental Health Specialist, Washington State
Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist, Washington State
Approved Supervisor, Washington State
Specialized Training
Play and Expressive Therapy
Cancer and Chronic Illness
Cross-cultural Health and Mental Health
Grief and Loss