Clinical Services

I provide psychotherapy services for Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Families. I believe every person has the potential to grow and develop their personality in their own unique way. I also believe every person faces challenges in life. Based on my experiences, I have personally come to view psychotherapy as a valuable resource for understanding the challenges that complicate growth and development as a human being and that lead to emotional distress. My clinical practice is grounded in contemporary standards for evidence-based treatment as well as an appreciation for the foundational human need for safe relationships in order to grow a sense of self.

In practice, I work from a developmental perspective and maintain focus on the individual growth of the human personality. I like to draw from psycho-analytic, existential, and phenomenological theories, but I am also well trained in applying cognitive, behavioral, and dialectical approaches to psychotherapy. I prioritize finding a treatment approach that suits the needs of each unique individual.

Individual Adults

I provide psychotherapy for individual adults who are facing anxiety, depression, and relational conflicts. I also have experience working with individuals facing complex challenges such as personality disorders, bipolar disorders, and psychotic disorders.

Children and Adolescents

I have experience providing psychotherapy for children and adolescents.

I recommend meeting with parents before conducting an assessment with a child or adolescent patient. This allows me to gather information about the child's developmental history and onset of problems but also, importantly, to form a collaborative working relationship with parents. Throughout treatment, my aim is to provide a supportive role for parents while working clinically with the patient.

Couples Therapy

My approach to couples therapy is based on the work of University of Washington Couple's Therapist Dr. John Gottman. I work with couples with several goals in mind: To increase understanding of the origin of conflicts; to develop insight into relational needs and wants; to develop the skill of communicating about needs and wants; and to develop a relationship that can foster a meaningful life together.

Clinical Supervision

I am a Washington state approved Clinical Supervisor. I believe psychotherapists benefit from regular supervision meetings designed to address the full dimension of clinical practice. This includes issues relating to law and ethics, vocational development and self-care, integrating theory with clinical practice, discussing specific case material, and ongoing development of dynamics relating to transference and counter-transference. So far, my most rewarding experiences have been working with clinicians who are new to the field or new to depth-work and interested in becoming more effective psychotherapists and are motivated to learn about the contemporary application of psycho-analytic, existential, and phenomenological theory.

I have completed research on several topics that I like to draw from during supervision meetings. This includes the theories of Freud and Jung; British and American Object Relations psycho-analysis; the systemic, historical, and socio-cultural factors contributing to mental illness (e.g., power and oppression, climate change, racial/economic inequality); psychotherapy technique and outcome efficacy studies; and, finally, lifespan development and personality development.