I have been a licensed psychotherapist for over 15 years.  During that time, I worked at clinics including Seattle Mental Health and Mentor Health, and maintained a private practice.  I consider my real forte to be coaching---encouraging people to make the changes necessary to become all they can be--- to live a rich, satisfying life filled with meaningful work and loving relationships.  In the role of counselor/coach/therapist, I am an active listener and help my clients access their own inner knowledge of what is truly best for them.  Their growth and happiness brings me great joy.
 
My approach to therapy is a bit "out of the box", as I am known to meet clients for a walk around Greenlake or the Bellevue Park or even at a local coffee shop. By so doing,  I hope to remove the stigma from therapy, as it is natural and healthy to seek help for troubling life issues.  That is, afterall, how we grow and move forward.
 
Clients often come to me for marital issues, relationship problems, career counseling, depression, and general life changes.  I help them identify patterns or responses that aren't working, keeping them stuck in self defeating ways.  Usually clients report significant positive changes within a few weeks, and therapy is often short term (8 - 10 sessions).
 
I look forward to working with new clients.  Please don't hesitate to call me and get acquainted.