Founder and Therapist

I have worked in the mental health field since 2008 in Western Washington. I have been privileged to collaborate in a variety of settings ranging from crisis intervention to individual counseling and group therapy. I received my Master's Degree in Psychology from The Seattle School of Psychology and Theology. I hold License in WA, AZ and FL.

I founded Karis Collective with the hope to create a space of safety for every human to be seen and heard through the struggles that life brings us. Each of our stories are important and unique.

My focus is in trauma specializing in the body-mind connection ranging from Medical Trauma, Disordered Eating, Body image, Eating Disorders, Sexual, Emotional and Physical Abuse and Chronic Health Issues. I am a certified yoga instructor and incorporate that understanding into the therapeutic lens. I have training in Post Induction Therapy created by Pia Mellody around Codependency and Addiction used at the Meadows, Somatic Experiencing used by Peter Levine and currently Certified Sex Addiction Training through IITAP as a CSAT-Candidate. My hope is to bring a full understanding of the trauma cycle each of us uniquely face through our own family dynamics and history.

Another interest that I have acquired along my journey is a passion for culture and art. I attended Biola University where I received an undergraduate degree in Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design. During that time I lived in Europe and have immersed in many different cultures, traditions, and art forms which has impacted my personal love of culture and travel.

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