About Me
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About Me 〰️
I am passionate about helping people support people in distress and finding ways for life to be better. I love to offer a space where whatever needs attention, care, kindness, and healing can show up. I believe strongly that you know what you need to heal, even if it is out of the level of your current awareness. I work to help you find a greater degree of agency and choice in your life. Using various therapeutic modalities, I am able to uniquely work with you, your needs, and your goals.
I am the Co-Founder of The Aftermath Agency, a wholistic practice that brings various practitioners in different fields together so we can assist you in multiple aspects of what we believe is necessary for health. I have an MACP from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology with a Concentration in Trauma and Abuse and an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary.
My partner and I live in Edmonds, WA. We have three adult children off living their own lives and two granddogs. For fun, I love to write, make art, garden, cook, read, take long walks, rearrange my house, rummage through thrift or antique stores, try new things, and spend time in the outdoors and with people I enjoy. I grew up on the shores of the beautiful Flathead Lake in Montana and find myself most at home near water, mountains, and trees.
Specialty Areas
Complex Trauma
Complex trauma often stems from prolonged exposure to abusive, neglectful, or chaotic environments, and can leave a lasting imprint on the nervous system. In therapy, we focus on building safety and regulation first, using approaches like somatic tools, and parts work to gently process past experiences. My goal is to help clients reconnect with their sense of agency, trust in themselves, and capacity for joy and connection.
Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety and depression can show up as restlessness, worry, heaviness, or disconnection—often reflecting protective strategies or unmet needs rather than personal flaws. In therapy, we gently explore the messages behind these feelings, uncover what your mind and body may be trying to protect, and use grounding tools to build safety, presence, and connection. This process supports you in responding to stress with more ease and rediscovering your sense of vitality and aliveness.
Spiritual Trauma
Spiritual trauma may involve experiences of shame, fear, identity suppression, or exclusion within rigid or high-control religious systems. I work with clients to untangle harmful beliefs, explore questions of identity and belonging, and rebuild a relationship to self that honors their inner wisdom and values. Therapy is a space to grieve, reclaim meaning, and begin healing from spiritual wounds with gentleness and curiosity.
Mid-Life Dissatisfaction
Mid-life can bring a mix of unexpected challenges—coping strategies that once worked may no longer help, physical health concerns or chronic pain may arise, and changes such as perimenopause or menopause can impact mood, energy, and identity. Relationship or job dissatisfaction may add to feelings of restlessness, frustration, or loss. In therapy, we explore these transitions with compassion, making space for your experiences while uncovering new ways of caring for your body, mind, and spirit. Together, we work toward renewed clarity, resilience, and a sense of meaning for the next chapter of your life.
Grief
Grief is not a problem to solve, but a natural and deeply personal process that deserves compassionate witnessing. Whether you are grieving a death, a life change, or a loss of identity, our work honors both the pain of what’s missing and the love behind it. Together, we create space for integration, ritual, and meaning-making in a way that supports your ongoing connection to life.
Dissociative Disorders
Living with dissociative symptoms can be confusing and isolating, but you are not broken. I offer a plural-affirming, collaborative approach to treatment, especially for those with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), that honors each part of the system and moves at the client’s pace. Together, we build trust, increase communication between parts, and support healing from trauma with care and respect.
FAQs
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Trauma-informed therapy is an approach that recognizes the presence and impact of trauma in a person’s life. It emphasizes safety, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with you?” a trauma-informed therapist asks, “What happened to you?” This approach creates space for healing without re-traumatizing.
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Agency refers to your ability to make choices and take actions that align with your values, desires, and goals. Therapy can help you reconnect with a sense of personal power—especially if past experiences, trauma, or systems of oppression have limited your sense of choice.
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Both terms are often used interchangeably, but therapy may suggest a deeper, often longer-term process, especially when dealing with trauma or complex emotional patterns. Counseling might focus more on specific issues or life transitions. Your therapist can help clarify what kind of support best fits your needs.
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Healing isn’t something that comes from outside of you—it’s something already within. Even if you feel stuck or unsure, there’s wisdom in your body and story. Therapy helps you access that inner knowing, sometimes by working through what’s currently outside your conscious awareness.
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A safe space is an environment where you can express yourself without fear of judgment, pressure, or harm. Your therapist creates this space through active listening, empathy, and professional boundaries so you feel supported in showing up just as you are.
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“Somatic” means “of the body.” Somatic therapy recognizes that our emotions and trauma live not just in our minds but in our bodies too. Techniques might include breathwork, movement, or body awareness to help release tension and reconnect with physical sensations safely.
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Relational therapy focuses on how your relationships—past and present—impact you. This includes not only romantic or family relationships, but also the relationship with yourself and your therapist. Healing happens within safe, attuned connection.
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No. Therapy is not about pushing you to share before you're ready. It’s about pacing together, with care and respect. You get to decide what’s important to talk about, and when. Trust builds over time, and your therapist will honor that process.
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