Education & Experience

Education & credentials

• Bachelor of Science in Developmental Psychology — Eastern Washington University
• Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology — Eastern Washington University
• Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy — Pacific Lutheran University
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Washington State — LF00000884

Advanced clinical training

• Advanced training from CIIS CPTR — Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT)

Clinical experience

I have worked in the mental health profession for more than 30 years in a variety of settings as a counselor or psychotherapist. These settings include Good Samaritan Behavioral Health Services in Puyallup, Comprehensive Mental Health in Tacoma, The Evergreen State College Student Health Services Counseling Office, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Family Reconciliation Services Program as a contract family therapist, Community Youth Services, and private practice.

For several years of my life I was an Outward Bound instructor leading mountaineering expeditions and guiding groups of adults and youth through life-changing and transformational experiences in remote mountain and wilderness areas around the United States.

Training, teaching and service

I am a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. I am the former Chair of the Washington State Department of Health Mental Health Advisory Commission for Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Social Workers and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and a former board member and legislative committee chair for the Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

I have completed Level 2 training in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), post-graduate clinical training in Internal Family Systems, and advanced clinical training in PACT, the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy. I am a former Northwest Program Administrator and lead trainer for Internal Family Systems training. I have authored and co-authored professional clinical articles and presented at regional and national conferences.

Practice

My practice includes individual, couples and family therapy. I work with families and couples experiencing relationship distress or emotional and sexual intimacy problems, and with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, confusion, sadness, grief, fear, trauma, and spiritual concerns.