ABOUT ME: Aloha! I am trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist and have experience with families and individual adults, adolescents and children. I have worked for several years with at-risk adolescents and their parents. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families find new ways of growing into who they want to become.
STYLE
IN THE THERAPY SESSION:I use an experiential approach to therapy. We use what you choose to bring into the room to form the basis of our time together. Our interactions, and the interactions of those involved in the session, or in your life make our sessions fulfilling.
SERVICES RENDERED:
Individual Therapy, Couples/Marital Therapy, Children's Therapy, Family Therapy
THEORETICAL BACKGROUND: Client Centered, Eclectic
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Anxiety Disorders, Children's Behavioral D/O, Clinical Depression, Depressive Disorders, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Suicidal Behavior/Ideation
FEES PER SESSION: Accepts Sliding Scale
HEALTH PLAN PARTICIPATION: Currently I am not taking Health Insurance plans. However, I do offer a sliding scale to make payment easier.
PAYMENTS: I accept cash and checks only at this time.
CANCELLATIONS: If you need to cancel your scheduled appointment, please try and do so with 24 hours notice. Thank you.
LANGUAGES
SPOKEN:English
ETHNICITY:Anglo-Saxon
RELIGIOUS
AFFILIATION:
CREDENTIALS: I graduated from Seattle Pacific University and University of Hawaii at Manoa. Currently I hold a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have also met the Washington State Administrative Code requirements for the Mental Health Professional designation. Additionally, I am a registered counselor in the State of Washington.