I’m pleased to tell you more about myself and my approach to therapy, as you begin the process of exploring whether we might be a good fit. I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for working together—one characterized by compassion, curiosity, open-mindedness, humor, and genuineness. While valuing evidence-based interventions, I also work hard to explicitly consider the cultural, social, and structural forces impacting each person’s individual needs. Additionally, I am passionate about providing anti-oppressive care for the LGBTQIA+ community. I completed my doctoral study in Clinical Psychology at Seattle Pacific University and completed my pre-doctoral internship at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. I completed my post-doctoral internship at The Seattle Clinic. I have developed expertise in a wide variety of evidence-based therapies, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), dialectical behavior therapy and prolonged exposure (DBT-PE), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and behavioral activation (BA) for depression and anxiety, and prolonged exposure (PE) for PTSD. I also specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and provider Gender Affirming Surgery evaluations and letters.