MY STORY

Imagine waking up every morning feeling like you can take on the world. How great does that feel? I opened the doors to my practice Fortitude to offer a wide range of counseling and psychological services to help guide you through life’s challenges and most trying times.

Life can get difficult, and sometimes a little help from a professional Mental Health Service Provider can make things better. I care about your well-being and provide you all the tools you need in order to seize the day and learn how to tackle even the most traumatic circumstances.

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I am originally from the Midwest, born and raised in Wichita Kansas. I moved to Washington State to pursue my career in Child, Marriage, & Family Therapy. I can definitely say the movie line “you’re not in Kansas anymore” has taken on a new meaning since my move to Washington. I am the middle daughter of seven children. So, as you probably have guessed, when I was younger, there was never a dull moment in our home. Being a part of a blended family afforded me countless opportunities to interact with people from all different walks of life. It was during those moments that it became clear to me how important it is to have a safe person to talk to, somebody who understands what it is like to not have it all together - to be me - to be human! I am someone who likes to meet you where you are with no judgements, and I look forward to the opportunity to walk with you on this journey.

I obtained my bachelor’s in social work from Wichita State University with a minor in Women's Studies. I received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Friends University. As a Marriage and Family Therapist I strive to create a safe warm space for my clients to decompress from any hurts or traumas that they may be currently dealing with. I enjoy working with couples, individuals, and families. I have past experiences working with clients around parenting, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. I believe in the power of non-verbal processing to bring hope and healing to all kinds of situations. I am trained in the use of CBT, Play Therapy, EMDR, Gottman Techniques, Couples Communication, and experiential play. I have experience working with children as young as 3 years old up until adulthood.

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