Everybody has a story.
Authentic life stories provide a clear sense of purpose, direction, and meaning. But when you're struggling, your story can feel confusing and painful. The good news? While circumstances and characters may not change, you can alter the power you give them.
When Your Story Needs a Rewrite
Inauthentic stories—the ones we tell ourselves when we're stuck—can lead us down paths of damaged relationships, poor self-care, and risky behavior. But here's what I've learned in my years as a therapist: you're not broken, and your story isn't over.
My approach is integrative, blending Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused techniques. Translation: we'll look at both how you think and what you want to create moving forward. My style is supportive, interactive, and action-oriented because talking about change is good; making it happen is better.
I'm an Especially Good Fit For:
Business Professionals
Dealing with work-life balance, stress management, or presentation anxiety (especially you tech workers—I see you)
Major Life Transitions
Such as job loss, empty nest, retirement, relationship changes, illness, or even loss of life.
Relationship Conflicts
Whether personal or professional—let's figure out the story that's keeping you stuck in the same patterns
Money-Related Issues
Including shame, guilt, fear, conflict, or general discomfort around money (this is more common than you think)
People Ready to Do the Work
Who want practical tools they can actually use and appreciate a therapist who brings some humor to the process
Training and Credentials
Professional Memberships:
American Counseling Association
Washington Mental Health Counselors Association
Financial Therapy Association
Continuing Education:
36 hours every two years, including mandatory ethics review (because staying current matters)
Additional Background:
Former TEDx speaker, TEDxSeattle speaker coach, 6-year director of The Brainpower Chronicles storytelling fundraiser for NAMI Washington, and active participant in The Moth Story Slams.
What to Expect
I offer a 15-minute consultation at no charge for all new clients to check for fit and answer your questions. Because let's be honest—finding the right therapist is important, and you should know what you're getting into.
My style:
Supportive, interactive, and action oriented. We'll talk, but we'll also work on practical strategies you can use outside our sessions.
Appointments & Accepted Insurance
Offering both Telehealth and in-person sessions for Washington State residents only.
In-person office:
1201 11th Street, STE 201 D,
Bellingham, WA 98225
Accepted insurances:
Premera, Aetna, Regence, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Behavioral Health, Cigna, LifeWise Preferred, Meritain, or Self-Pay.
Ready
to Rewrite Your Story?
Whether you're looking for mental health counseling, financial therapy, presentation help, or you want to bring storytelling workshops to your organization—let's talk about your next chapter.