I think about each person as a whole and consider how they function within their environment, relationships, and physically. I focus on empowering each client I see to build on the unique strengths and characteristics they bring to therapy. I work with adults ages 18-100 and utilize techniques that have been shown in research to be effective, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among others. I enjoy working with the spectrum of those experiencing chronic illnesses such as diabetes and chronic pain, anxiety disorders and bipolar disorder. I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington