Getting Started
How do I set up an appointment? You can book directly through my Headway calendar, or reach out and I’ll set it up for you. All paperwork is completed electronically through a secure portal — Simple Practice or Headway — before your first session.
Do you offer a free consultation? Yes. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so we can get a sense of whether we’re a good fit before committing to anything. The first conversation is just that — a conversation.
What are your hours? Generally 9am–7pm. Telehealth makes scheduling more flexible, so if you have specific needs around timing, feel free to ask.
Logistics
Where is your office? I offer telehealth sessions only — no in-person appointments. I’ve found that most people appreciate the flexibility and ease of access, and honestly, some of the best work happens when you’re in your own space. I’m based in West Seattle and serve clients throughout Washington State.
How long are sessions? Sessions are 60 minutes. A telehealth link will be sent prior to our appointment. In the beginning, we usually meet weekly. After the first three sessions, I check in with you about how things are going and whether the frequency is working for what you’re trying to resolve.
Who I Am in the Room With You
What is your training and background? I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Washington State with a Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University (2007). My continuing education includes training in CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, somatic and body-centered therapies, mindfulness, self-compassion, and more. I bring all of it — but mostly I bring curiosity and close attention.
Who do you work with? I work with adults — individuals only, no couples or children. My clients tend to be thoughtful, self-aware people who are strong for everyone else and quietly exhausted. Caregivers, healthcare workers, educators, and creative people who feel something important has gotten buried. Women navigating life transitions, burnout, and the quiet loss of themselves. People carrying something they’ve never said out loud — yet.
Do you work with men? Yes, though my specialty areas tend to resonate most with women and caregivers. If you’re curious whether we’d be a good fit, the consultation call is the best place to start.
What actually happens in sessions? Mostly, you talk. I listen closely — more closely than you might be used to. I remember the details. I reflect back what you said, how you were feeling, and what I notice. I ask questions that sometimes stay with you after the session ends.
Some people find it helpful to write things down between sessions — reflections, observations, things that surfaced during the week — and we talk about them when we next meet. For others it’s more about having space to think out loud. I follow your lead while also following the thread.
Do you give homework? Sometimes. Not in a prescriptive way, but I might ask you to notice something, write something down, or try something small before our next session. It depends entirely on what you’re working on and what would actually be useful for you.
What modalities do you use? CBT, ACT, mindfulness, somatic and body-centered awareness, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based and attachment-informed approaches. More than any single method, I bring curiosity — and a willingness to follow the thread wherever it leads.
How do I get the most out of working with you? Show up. Even on the days it feels hard or pointless. The space for reflection and pausing — when things are going well — is just as important as the time set aside for the harder moments. The work you do between sessions — noticing, reflecting, trying things differently — matters as much as the hour we spend together. People who move forward are the ones who stay curious about themselves, even when it’s uncomfortable. You don’t have to have it figured out. You just have to keep showing up.
Still have questions? Reach out — I’m happy to talk.