When catastrophic events take people to their knees, trauma therapy can alleviate suffering. My approach is a blend of time-tested, intuitively grounded guidance, respect for people's natural and cultural ways toward healing, and research-based techniques. I also provide general psychotherapy at times of other life transitions, to assist teens and adults in finding their path to move forward.
And I provide consultation to individuals and groups, in order to further our collective skills in responding to trauma and fostering resilience. I have a special interest in serving people who have traditionally been under-served in therapy, including people from US-born ethnic communities, refugees and immigrants, survivors of military sexual trauma and queer/questioning teens and adults.
I have been fortunate enough to provide consultation to agencies that serve Native Americans, Homeless Young Adults, and Refugees, among others. NEW! High quality REMOTE consultation/supervision available to licensed clinicians in Washington State.
And I provide consultation to individuals and groups, in order to further our collective skills in responding to trauma and fostering resilience. I have a special interest in serving people who have traditionally been under-served in therapy, including people from US-born ethnic communities, refugees and immigrants, survivors of military sexual trauma and queer/questioning teens and adults.
I have been fortunate enough to provide consultation to agencies that serve Native Americans, Homeless Young Adults, and Refugees, among others. NEW! High quality REMOTE consultation/supervision available to licensed clinicians in Washington State.
Services
What is Trauma-Specific Therapy?
People have incredible strengths in the face of such disaster, but at times it is too much - even for very capable people - to heal on their own.
Not every therapist uses the same approach; I'm utilize a number of therapies including Prolonged Exposure and Narrative Exposure Therapy, always in the context of solid general psychotherapy and anti-oppression framework.
These are some elements of the trauma-specific therapy I do in my own practice.
Processing specific memories, through carefully guided talk, writing, drawing, or with children, through play.
People have incredible strengths in the face of such disaster, but at times it is too much - even for very capable people - to heal on their own.
Not every therapist uses the same approach; I'm utilize a number of therapies including Prolonged Exposure and Narrative Exposure Therapy, always in the context of solid general psychotherapy and anti-oppression framework.
These are some elements of the trauma-specific therapy I do in my own practice.
Processing specific memories, through carefully guided talk, writing, drawing, or with children, through play.
I am an Approved Clinical Supervisor in the State of Washington.
Preference given to therapists who have a passion for working with highly traumatized clients.
Vibrant monthly Clinical Case Consult Group regarding trauma clients.
This is a small, clinically-focused group for Masters-level therapists which accepts new members each Fall.
Ever struggle to help therapy move beneath the face-value of your client's statements?
Ever have the sense that you're caught on the "surface" with clients, unsure how to go deeper?
Preference given to therapists who have a passion for working with highly traumatized clients.
Vibrant monthly Clinical Case Consult Group regarding trauma clients.
This is a small, clinically-focused group for Masters-level therapists which accepts new members each Fall.
Ever struggle to help therapy move beneath the face-value of your client's statements?
Ever have the sense that you're caught on the "surface" with clients, unsure how to go deeper?
PLEASE NOTE: I am no longer providing trainings for the foreseeable future.
As our world has been rocked by multiple pandemics, it has given me pause to reflect on my practice.
And I've realized that I must center the emotional health needs of my clients above other pursuits, and remain closer to home for my own sustainability.
In addition, translating my trainings - which focus on the importance of human connection and participatory learning - to Zoom or Webinar platforms, takes something away from the teaching I've been so passionate about for so long.
As our world has been rocked by multiple pandemics, it has given me pause to reflect on my practice.
And I've realized that I must center the emotional health needs of my clients above other pursuits, and remain closer to home for my own sustainability.
In addition, translating my trainings - which focus on the importance of human connection and participatory learning - to Zoom or Webinar platforms, takes something away from the teaching I've been so passionate about for so long.
I have been fortunate enough to love the work I do, and do the work I love for over 35 years.
In addition, I provide consultation to other therapists and agencies, particularly in trauma-specific therapy and how to remain resilient in the field over time.
I spent much of my early career working in a variety of counseling agencies, including 12 years with Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress, where I refined my clinical judgment, coordinated the Traumatic Stress program, and built lasting relationships with communities around Washington State.
In addition, I provide consultation to other therapists and agencies, particularly in trauma-specific therapy and how to remain resilient in the field over time.
I spent much of my early career working in a variety of counseling agencies, including 12 years with Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress, where I refined my clinical judgment, coordinated the Traumatic Stress program, and built lasting relationships with communities around Washington State.
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