Hello andWelcome

I believe meaningful change begins by living in greater alignment with who we are and what matters most. My counseling approach is grounded in authenticity, personal responsibility, and values-based living, while encouraging clients to draw upon their own natural creativity to challenge limiting beliefs, rewrite outdated narratives, and grow into a fuller, more authentic version of themselves.

For more than two decades, I have worked with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families across wilderness therapy, residential treatment, and private practice. These experiences have shaped a collaborative, client-centered approach that emphasizes genuine connection, thoughtful exploration, and practical strategies for creating sustainable change. Whether navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, or questions of identity and purpose, my goal is to help clients move beyond surviving and toward living with greater intention, resilience, and fulfillment.

I view counseling as more than overcoming challenges—it is an opportunity to cultivate a richer relationship with yourself, others, and the life you want to create. Together, we explore the underlying patterns that keep you feeling stuck while building practical tools that support lasting psychological health, meaningful relationships, and purposeful living.

Outside of counseling, I'm a Seattle native and an Eagle Scout who enjoys exploring new places, ideas, and experiences. I earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and my master's degree from Washington State University, and have been fortunate to live throughout the United States, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. I enjoy traveling, philosophy, cultivating large fruit and vegetable gardens at my home in Hawaiʻi, and staying active through regular high-intensity workouts—a habit that began as a competitive swimmer. Above all, I value curiosity, don't take life too seriously, and am a devoted caretaker to Petunia Cuddles and Sr. Fabuloso, who confidently hold the titles of the world's best dog and cat.