Therapists in Langley, WA

I have worked successfully with many people with many different diagnoses. Whether it's past trauma or abuse, depression, grief and loss, anger, anxiety, mood instability or low self esteem, I compassionately guide my clients in re-claiming their natural state of health and well being. I am committed to and respect the inherent human quality in all of my clients.

Greetings, and thanks for taking time to read more about me and my approach to therapy. If you are facing a life challenge, pursuing self-discovery, or seeking new ways to actualize personal/professional growth, talking with a mental health counselor may be the right next step. I'd like to assist you with your journey toward insight, offer tools for well-being, and support your pursuit to break unhealthy patterns. I enjoy working with folks from all walks of life, especially those within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Often times, the only way out is through. You don’t have to make that journey alone. I will teach you skills to cope with your immediate challenges and I’ll support you with identifying and processing past experiences that are getting in the way of the life you want to live. Real change can be a scary, & sometimes painful, process but I will be in your corner, cheering you on & helping you access your strengths to move forward. Whether you are experiencing issues related to depression, anxiety, racial identity, ADHD, trauma, blended family, parenting, or something else, I would be honored to be part of your journey.

Hello! I'm glad you're considering counseling. My hope is that we’ll be able to work as a committed team to address your most challenging mental health concerns. It is tough work facing and feeling things we typically want to avoid. As we get started, it’s important to ensure that you feel completely safe to bring your full self into session— thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Our time needs to be effective and results-driven, and in my years in practice I’ve built a skillset that utilizes evidence based practices (EBPs) in tandem with your unique strengths and innate talents and adds to your mental health toolbox.

Anxiety, depression and other issues can take us off guard, blindsiding us by suddenly challenging our confidence, undermining our autonomy, and bringing to mind some of our most difficult experiences. It is common to assume these problems will go away on their own or if we just take a break. It is my experience that over time these problems reoccur in even more confusing and disorienting ways that might lead to crisis, leaving us feeling even more isolated and vulnerable. Sometimes the most difficult step is just asking for help, to place ourselves in a position of vulnerability.

Occasionally, it is difficult to discern our needs and desires during changing stages of life or after significant life events. During these times, we may be unable to see all our available choices. Additionally, we can experience self-defeating behaviors that are barriers to experiencing the full range of life. Sometimes this is based on learned belief systems causing faulty assumptions and cognitive distortions we have adopted about ourselves, others, and life. Through therapy, I provide counseling services to a wide variety of diverse adult clients, aiding their navigation of transforming life's obstacles into opportunities.

I provide a unique combination of cognitive behavioral, soul centered, poetry and nature based therapies that guide you to discovering the strengths and gifts within yourself. My work is to empower and inspire you to take control of your life, and create a more positive and satisfying life that enables you to achieve your dreams.

*Accepting new clients*- It can be lonely and overwhelming to find ourselves in emotional struggle. The therapeutic relationship is unique and one that I deeply trust. It's instrumental to have a companion and guide as we traverse these unchartered inner landscapes. The pain we feel invites us on a transformative journey from obscurity to clarity. It's so tempting to contract when we are challenged, but it's critical to soften and trust into the process. This movement through our pain rearranges us into an expanded version of ourselves. I bring the qualities of warmth, openness, and curiosity to this transformative work together.