I feel it is an amazing privilege and honor to be a therapist. I cannot imagine a more important role than to witness the unfolding of your humanity.

Education:

• Bachelor's of Arts, English,
  Keene State College, 1996
• Master's of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Seattle University, 2005
• Doctorate of Psychoanalysis, Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles, 2017

Professional Affiliations:

• Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles
• International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
• Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study

Experience:

I have worked in diverse settings with children, adolescents and adults for the past 14 years. These experiences have included:

• Upward Bound program for teens
• Youth and homeless drop in centers
• Needle exchange program
• Tutor/Advocate for foster children
• Outpatient psychotherapy for adults
• Crisis therapy to youth and families
• Process groups at Seattle University