northwest family life - Learning & Counseling Center

Many of us will readily admit that we are perplexed by certain unwanted habits that do not enhance the quality of our lives. Frequently, our self-generated efforts to change these habits are ultimately ineffective.

I assist adults, teenagers, couples, and families by providing skills-based counseling to help them effectively manage their moods, emotions, and behavior. As a registered counselor, I help my clients learn to positively cope with emotions like depression, fear, frustration, sadness, and worry. Self-defeating behavioral patterns that involve anger, procrastination, poor communication or impulse control can easily be addressed. You can accomplish your personal goals and experience real success, satisfaction and joy in life.

Using positive solution focused psychology and cognitive behavior therapy you can see real change in your journey of personal growth. My sessions will help you develop lasting and effective skills to resolve those unwanted life patterns. Improve your life and enhance your overall health!

• Improving Communication Skills
• Eliminating Self-Defeating Habit
• Adapting to Life Changes
• Resolving Conflicts
• Reducing Stress
• Managing Transitions
• Restoring Relationships
• Enhancing Health

I have a Masters degree in Psychology - Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University in California and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Washington. I have a Mental Health Counselor License from the state of Washington and practice in north and south Seattle. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and adolescents. My specialty is women’s issues, especially depression, self-esteem, body image, stress management, marital conflict, divorce, and dealing with other life transitions.

I have been a certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer for 20 yrs. Therefore, I enjoy combining my health and fitness experience with psychology and spirituality. I find this helps individuals attain more overall wellness, peace and satisfaction in life. Personally, I love snow skiing, kayaking, hiking, kick-boxing, weight training, dancing, golfing, travel……and spending time with my three teenagers!