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There are times when we know we need more support. We realize we have been carrying things that have become too heavy to carry alone. We have a clear desire to grow into our full potential but we feel stuck and discouraged. We struggle to communicate with our partner and feel the pain of disconnection. We buckle under the incessant demands of being a good parent. It is hard to reach out and ask for therapeutic support. Many of us were raised to push down our emotions and work harder. Many of us have tried to express our feelings, but no one was able to be there for us in the ways that we needed. I get that. I avoided therapy for a long time before I sought attuned support that helped me expand and deepen my relationships. Becoming a therapist and offering that same kind of support to others is one of the great joys of my life. My work is influenced by Family Systems theory, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Lifespan Integration, and Narrative Therapy. I am also deeply influenced by my own family. The one I grew up in, and the one I am continually creating with my husband of 24 years. We are a biracial couple raising a teenage son and teenage twin daughters. I earned my MS in Marriage and Family Therapy at Seattle Pacific University. - - - Starting June 1, I will accept Premera, Lifewise, and Blue Cross Blue Shield for individual therapy (which might include the occasional partner or family member, if relevant to treatment). We will always check your insurance plan ahead of meeting to verify your benefits. If these insurance plans do not apply to you, please refer to my private pay fees below. Please note, Couples therapy is private pay only. I welcome your call or email to set up a complimentary 15-minute consultation!