I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Washington (PY60416260). I have also completed advanced training in Buddhist Psychology and Gestalt Therapy (at the Gestalt Therapy Training Center-Northwest), and am also currently in training to become a Somatic Experiencing practitioner. Having been trained as a generalist, I have experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal issues. The focus of my training has been on providing outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and couples, as well as working specifically with college student populations. I have also run therapy groups for adults and adolescents in various settings, and I enjoy creating group and community-based experiences to support people in enhancing connections with others while working towards healing. My therapeutic approach is holistic and relationship-oriented. The foundation of my work comes from Gestalt therapy, which is a client-centered approach that views all individuals as inherently oriented toward growth and having a capacity for healing. Ultimately, I support clients in increasing self-awareness, self-understanding, and self-compassion. With greater awareness and compassion, I find that individuals are then empowered to make changes in their lives that are in line with their values and needs. I recognize and value an exploration of both the broader social and political context and our relationships with the natural world. I believe that our relationship with and connection to the natural world is a vital aspect of our well-being as individuals and communities. I am also committed to acknowledging and addressing the impacts of structural oppression (i.e., racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia) in my work as a therapist