I became a family therapist to support people in overcoming life challenges and renewing their connectedness with family and community. Whether counseling individuals or couples, I help people gain different perspectives of the problems that bring them to therapy, following a bio-psycho-social-spiritual framework. My work with them towards change and growth is often guided by therapeutic approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy. 

Being trained in medical family therapy, I also support people in processing their emotional experience of coping with physical illnesses and navigating changes accommodated by individuals and the whole family. 

As a mother of a preschooler, it feels natural for me to help children change through playful engagement and meaningful encounters in therapy. I also help caregivers identify their parenting philosophy and integrate them into daily interactions with their children. 

In my personal time, I love cooking and gardening, watching animal films with my son, and playing board games with my husband. 

Specialties:

  • Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Sandtray Therapy
  • Child-centered Play Therapy 
  • Filial Therapy (similar to Child-Parent Relationship Therapy)
  • Couple communication/ conflict/ relationship difficulties
  • Adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues 
  • Adults/couples/ families dealing with chronic illnesses and/or going through medical procedures
  • Children (4-12) dealing with anxiety, emotional regulation, and behavioral problems
  • Parent-child relationship difficulties and parenting skill

Affiliations:

  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional member
  • Association for Play Therapy, Affiliate member
  • The International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Annual member

Fees:

Initial Intake Session 60 minutes-$180

Individual Therapy 50 minutes/90 minutes-$150/$255

Couples/Family Therapy 50 minutes/80 minutes-$150/$255

Insurance:

In-Network

Can be billed directly for clients

  • Premera (*see below for exceptions)
  • Global
  • Heritage
  • LifeWise
  • BCBS plans that run through Premera including most Anthem plans

Not Covered

  • *Premera plans that contract out benefits through Optum, or begin with PBQ
  • Regence and other BCBS plans that run through Regence, including Boeing BCBS