Throughout my +10yrs of working in community mental health, I have had the opportunity to work with people experiencing some of the most difficult challenges that life can create. My work is guided by development of a strong therapeutic foundation and alliance with the individual that blends elements of philosophy, psychotherapy, and effective implementation of evidence-based interventions.

I have worked in residential facilities for co-occurring mental health and substance related issues; intensive outpatient programs for those experiencing perpetual crisis states; outpatient programs for child and family counseling; mental health intervention and assessment services at the Whatcom County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center; outpatient programs for adolescents and adults experiencing co-occurring substance use and mental health related issues.

I completed my certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in 2022 through the Harborview Trauma Center in Seattle, WA.

I completed the basic Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) training through the EMDR Institute in December of 2023. I have also completed the advanced certification requirements for EMDR through the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) as of October 2024. My EMDR certification will be finalized upon completion of my independent license hours.

Check out the links below to learn more about my professional background and start to learn more about EMDR.