Background

Early in my life I became fascinated with human behavior and how people make sense of feelings. This fascination led to a degree in psychology with a focus on child development.

After college, I worked as a Montessori teacher while volunteering in a community mental health center. My volunteer job was supporting traumatized preschool children and their families and this volunteer position soon became a paid position. I found I loved working in mental health and decided on graduate school in counseling at Seattle University.

Post graduate school I worked in community mental health as a counselor in both adult outpatient and child and family outpatient settings. I have had the privilege to work with many families and individuals over the years and am deeply grateful for all who have allowed me to sit with them.