I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Tacoma, and the people I'm most drawn to are those working through depression, trauma, or complicated family and relationship dynamics, often at a point when they aren't sure what comes next. Much of my work is with adults healing from childhood trauma, including abuse, as they find their way back to a sense of safety, worth and agency. I also see couples stuck in the same painful arguments, teens finding their footing, parents in the middle of parenting challenges, and anyone carrying grief, a new diagnosis, or a life change that knocked things off course.

My style is warm, client-centered and strengths-based. I lean on Narrative Therapy, attachment theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which helps couples and families see the cycle they're caught in and reach for each other differently. I bring in tools from CBT, DBT and Solution-Focused Therapy when you need something practical for stress, intrusive thoughts, or how you talk with the people closest to you. Early on I'll take time to learn your values, culture and identity so the work fits you. I believe change usually comes from small steps that build on each other, and we'll put together a set of skills you can keep using between sessions.

Outside the office I'm a mom and a wife in a multi-ethnic family, and I live with two autoimmune diseases, so I know what it's like when a diagnosis rearranges daily life. My practice is queer-affirming from the first call. When I'm not working, I'm usually reading about neuroscience or social justice, out in the garden, or at the piano playing anything from Beethoven to Guns N' Roses.

I see individuals, couples, families and teens 12 and up in person at our Tacoma office and by telehealth anywhere in Washington, and I'm completing my hours toward full LMFT licensure under the supervision of Robin Beckley, LMFT, an AAMFT Approved Supervisor.

Reaching out takes some courage. When you're ready, send a session request or a question through our New Clients page.