I have been working with teens and young adults for over 25 years. Originally an outdoor educator, I taught leadership and wilderness skills on remote expeditions. In 1998 I created a wilderness therapy program at a residential drug and alcohol treatment center. Through this experience I discovered a love for the therapeutic process and became a therapist. In 2008 I graduated from LIOS Bastyr University with a MA degree in Systems Counseling/Applied Behavioral Science.
I specialize in adolescent and family issues and have practiced and supervised Functional Family Therapy (FFT), an evidence-based program that serves families with teenagers involved in the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare systems. My work with families in distress led me to seek additional training for individuals engaged in high-risk behaviors. I completed foundational training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in 2013 and started this private practice. In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors and raising my son, who has special needs. |