I want therapy to be a grounded, nonjudgmental space where all parts of you are welcome. That includes parents raising autistic or gender-nonconforming kids, people in polyamorous or non-traditional relationships, and anyone whose life doesn't fit a standard mold, whether by choice or circumstance.

I draw from Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, an approach that focuses on how the nervous system's state shapes a person's sense of safety, and Gottman Method, to work with complex trauma, neurodivergence, bipolar disorder, and identity exploration, including kink-affirming care that treats consensual, non-traditional relationship and sexual structures as simply part of a client's life rather than something to interrogate. I'm also a registered yoga teacher and trauma-informed yoga facilitator, which sometimes finds its way into how I think about grounding and the body in session. I hold a Certified Autism Specialist credential in addition to my clinical training.

I'm supervised by Margaret MacLeod, LMFT, an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, which means the range of specialized modalities I draw on is backed by dedicated clinical oversight, not just personal training. I'm completing my clinical hours toward full LMFT licensure and hold an AAC credential in addition to my clinical training.

I'm a good fit for a parent raising an autistic or gender-nonconforming child, or someone in a polyamorous or kink-affirming relationship, looking for a trauma-informed associate clinician in Tacoma or across Washington state who won't need the basics of any of that explained first.

Request a session or start an intake form when you're ready. If you want to know more about how I work with a specific population before booking, a quick question first is always a fine way to start. I work with individuals, couples, polycules, and families, so the shape of who's actually in the room can vary quite a bit from one intake to the next, and that flexibility is intentional.