Who Am I
I am a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a medical provider, a researcher, a volleyball coach and a therapist. My life is full- sometimes it is chaotic and messy AND it is always beautiful.
During COVID, as a physician assistant, I witnessed firsthand the shifting needs of my patients. The discomfort of uncertainty and fear became overwhelming to so many people. I desperately wanted the time and space to address the emotional needs of my patients as well as the physical. I desired to connect and engage with patients at a deeper level, where so many wounds linger. This realization sparked a calling within me to explore a new avenue of healing - therapy.
Mission
Connecting with others is essential to our lives. It brings us comfort, belonging, and fulfillment. My aim is to assist you in finding clarity and guiding you towards connecting with your purpose to share with the world and your community. This is a space where you will be valued, understood, and cared for while we laugh and sometimes cry in the process. Whether you need personal, relationship, or family counseling, your purpose and passion are waiting to be discovered.
I love so many things- maybe that is my ADHD talking- but I also think it is part of my “gift” to bring to the world. I love babies and kids, any kind of dog, fluffy birds, crows, polka dots, pickleball, volleyball, school supplies, Diet Coke, the fall season, and Husky and Seahawks football. I love to read and listen to books- Detective/Lawyer Series, Fantasy and Historical Fiction. I love coaching young athletes and helping them be their best selves. I don’t love jogging…but I love the feeling I get afterwards and the stress relief it provides.
Interests & Hobbies
Work History & Education
Work History:
Purpose & Passion, PLLC, Owner and Couples & Family Therapist, 2023
Couples & Family Therapy Intern, CH Counseling Services, Monroe, 2023
Volleyball Coach, Bishop Blanchet JVC team, SpaceNeedle Volleyball Foundation, 2023-2024
Volleyball Coach, Our Lady of the Lake School, 2015-Current
Seattle Children’s/Planned Parenthood/Seattle Skin & Laser/The Everett Clinic: Physician Assistant, 2003-2021
Planned Parenthood: Regional Manager, Health Center Manager, Medical Assistant, Volunteer, 1992-2001
HPV Research Group: UW/Harborview Medical Center/Planned Parenthood: Research Assistant, 1996-2000
Education:
B.A. Sociology, University of Washington, 1996
B.S. Health Sciences, Physician Assistant, University of Washington, 2003
M.A. Couples and Family Therapy, Seattle University, 2023