Interpersonal therapists in Washington

Hi, I'm a licensed psychologist who is passionate about improving women's mental health, addressing sources of anxiety/stress, perfectionism, grief/loss, and trauma. I'm sensitive to the unique challenges women face, particularly related to societal expectations of wives/ mothers, women in the workforce, and other social organizations (like church). Women often come to me when they have exhausted all of their resources and are at the end of the rope in managing their anxiety and stress. I often hear that despite a strong desire to break through their circumstances, they often feel overwhelmed and stuck. They share that they need practical, hands-on strategies to help them overcome their problems. I take a highly collaborative approach in our work, meaning that while I give clients necessary information to make an educated decision, clients are in control of their treatment throughout the entire process. To get a feel for my style, I've included several pieces of feedback I've heard from clients who have enjoyed working with me: 1. "You see me and you hear me. I'm not alone anymore. This is the first time I've felt so understood." 2. "You are a safe place to just be myself with all my imperfections. I don't have to worry about putting on a mask." 3. "You give me practical tools to help me deal with my problems. I've made so much more progress in working with you over the past month than I did with my last therapist in years." If it sounds like we could work well together, feel free to call the office or request a consultation: https://www.rootedingrace.org/request/service  

While I am compassionate and sensitive to emotion, it is my firm belief that the road to happiness is paved with hard work, dedication to rational thought, acknowledgement of our strengths and weaknesses, and a determination to endure short term pain as the price for long term peace and joy.  

I am familiar with crushing depression & the delusions of mania, and I am familiar with the costs of trying to "self-medicate" the emotional turmoil of bipolar disorder. My experiences fuel my passion for this work & help me hold hope for my clients when they can’t. My practice is built on a recognition that we have this one life. My goal is to help people live it well.