Entering into a therapy room can be downright awkward. Many of us did not grow up freely talking about emotions, especially sadness or fear let alone talking about feelings for 55 minutes. I created the optimal environment to embrace the tension between facing your fears by risking vulnerability and naming your deep desires for connection and healing. And trust me, we go deep, way deep, mixed in with moments of fresh air and lightness.

I will put theory into practice and explain different aspects of mental health to you that is digestible and relatable. Since you are honoring me with your vulnerability, I will do my best to make this experience worth your while.

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Therapeutic Style

I have a relational style and am more process-oriented for a reason. Oftentimes, trauma is relational and therefore, healing must also involve relational elements. This means that I will bring my style of relating into therapy, as a genuine, direct, honest, and active participant. There will be laughing, crying, sarcasm, and rewarding ah-ha moments. Also, we can’t do therapy without increasing tools to navigate life, such as challenging our dysfunctional patterns of thinking and incorporating relaxation, mindfulness, and somatics.

To hear about my therapy approach, check out: How facing trauma can lead to growth, People of Color in Psychology Podcast, The Multicultural Institute

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Services & Fees* (currently full)

Brief consultation call provided free with all services.

  • $320 Initial session/ 55 minutes

    $250 Follow up sessions/ 55 minutes

    These sessions involve empowering the couple to identify conflict patterns and unmet emotional needs that impact intimacy and connection. I use a multicultural, emotion-focused therapy, psychodynamic lens to better understand the relationship and help you all work to improve it. The initial session will determine whether we are a good fit and then goals and focus areas.

  • $320 Initial Diagnostic Assessment/ 55 minutes

    $250/ 55 minutes

    This one-on-one session is geared to identify ways to improve your wellness and mental health. In the initial session, I will assess your current state and history using a holistic approach. I will identify your strengths and resilience and prioritize incorporating them in sessions. We will work collaboratively in establishing goals— some like specific ones while others like broad themed ones—and identify ways to reach them.

  • $250 per 50-55 minutes

    This session is a space to provide supervision on a wide range of professional issues. I am a Washington State-approved supervisor with years of experience providing supervision to mental health and other professionals.

  • $400/hour for assessment and writing, total time varies; please inquire.

    This comprehensive assessment may take multiple sessions depending on the time needed to gather necessary information for the formal diagnostic psychological evaluation and assessment. Due to the vulnerability of this population, I make sure to provide as respectful and honoring of an experience as I can in providing the diagnostic evaluation.

*I reserve a limited number of sliding scale (reduced cost) spots for those in financial need. Please inquire.