About Me

I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and have called Seattle home since 2002. With a passion for continual growth, my professional journey has been diverse. I've served as both a public and academic librarian, a teacher, a crisis intervention specialist for the King County Crisis Line, and a community mental health clinician. I also worked in the tech industry for over a decade as a manager, senior project manager, and lead business analyst. These varied roles have allowed me to engage with a broad spectrum of individuals. Witnessing the diversity of their struggles has been a humbling experience, shaping my path toward psychotherapy. In addition to my psychotherapy practice, I teach undergraduate courses at Seattle University. When I'm not working, I like to spend my time reading, hiking, listening to true crime podcasts, and cooking for friends.

 

LICENSE

WA STATE LMHCA: MC61441834

EDUCATION

  • Master of Arts, Psychology, 6/2023

    • Seattle University / Seattle WA

  • Bachelor of Science, Psychology, summa cum laude, 5/2021     

    • Washington State University / Pullman, WA    

  • Master of Library and Information Science 6/2009

    • University of Washington / Seattle, WA

  • Bachelor of Arts, English, 5/2002

    • Reed College / Portland, OR

TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship: 7/2024

  • EMBARK Approach for Psychedelic Assisted Therapy: 5/2024

  • EMDR Certification Consultation Series, Dr. Christie Sprowls PsyD. & EMDRIA : 1/2023 – 2/2024

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Lifeworks & Crisis Connections: 4/2023

  • EMDR - Fully Trained, Dr. Christie Sprowls PsyD. & EMDRIA: 1/2023

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

  • American Counseling Association (ACA)

  • American Psychological Association (APA)