Area: Providers

Who I Work With: All Students

How I work with students: I strive to create a warm and authentic space where you feel seen, heard, and known. All parts of you are welcome. My style is relational, and my therapeutic work is steeped through a multicultural, anti-oppressive, and social justice lens.

Professional Interests: Identity development, life transitions, boundaries, relationship/interpersonal issues, substance use, trauma, multicultural concerns.

Approach to wellness: I believe wellness is deeply connected to rest and play! For me, this looks like intentional time in nature, eating good food, moving my body, playing with my cat, and spending time with people I love.

Who I Work With: School of Health Sciences

How I work with students: I believe therapy is dynamic and my style is collaborative and centered around meeting students where they are at. I utilize an integrated model where I draw inspiration from evidence based therapies including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I consider your experiences around cultural, upbringing, and trauma that have shaped you to who you are today. My style is collaborative, direct, and empathetic to help you explore your feelings and help you develop new approaches or ways of thinking.

Professional interests: I have many professional interests and these are a few top of mind: multicultural issues, stress, personal growth, imposter syndrome, oppression, interpersonal issues, anxiety, and self-worth. 

Approach to wellness: I find my wellness comes from connecting with my family and friends, trying new recipes, being outside (riding my bike or camping), and any arts and crafts.

Who I Work With: All Students & Veterans

How I work with students: My goal is to provide a comfortable, safe, non-judgmental space where students feel comfortable sharing their struggles. I help students identify the changes they want to make and then support them in learning skills and tools to achieve their goals. You may be experiencing anxiety, stressed about managing your schedule, feeling unusually sad, or concerned about a relationship, I will listen compassionately and provide education and skill building to help you improve even after you have completed therapy.

Professional interests: Anxiety Disorder; Depression; Relationships; Self-esteem; Mindfulness; Stress; Trauma and PTSD; Substance Use; Veterans; Anger Management; Burnout; Systemic Oppression; Co-dependency; Attachment; Interpersonal Effectiveness; Sleep Issues; Family Conflicts; Gambling and Addiction Issues; Women’s Issues; Parenting; Self-harm; Suicidality.

What Therapy Can Look Like: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; Attachment-Based; Mindfulness; Motivational Interviewing; Supportive; Problem-solving; Psychoeducation; Stress Management / Relaxation Skills; Sleep Hygiene; Academic Support; Assist with Referrals; Provide Handouts / Information; Consultation; Confidential Substance Use Counseling.

Approach to Personal Wellness: I place a high value on social justice principles and strive to align with clients, their identities, and be highly aware of clients who face social, economic, and racial injustice. Hobbies that help me sustain my therapy work include biking, yoga, cooking, and travel.

Who I Work With: All Students

How I work with students: As a psychology doctoral intern, I am a part of a team that works with all members of the student body who seek out services from the counseling center providing clinical services such as individual therapy, group therapy, and consultation. I am open to meeting with all students from various cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, and ability levels.

Professional interests: Anxiety Disorder; Life Transitions; Depression; Mindfulness; Stress; Trauma and PTSD; Racial; Cultural Competency; Burnout; Anger Management; Interpersonal Effectiveness; Women’s Issues; Religion/Spirtuality.

What Therapy Can Look Like: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Art Therapy; DBT; Existential Therapy; Mindfulness; Psychoeducation; Problem-Solving; Motivational Interviewing; Supportive Therapy; Academic Support; Stress Management / Relaxation Skills; Assistance with Referrals; Safety Planning; Treatment Planning; Consultation; Sleep Hygiene; Lifestyle Management; Interpersonal Skills.

Approach to wellness: I love being in the water (paddle boarding, kayaking, boating and swimming!), explore new places and nature spots that help me rest and rejuvenate, and embroidery! 

Who I Work With: All Students & Indigenous cultural liaison

How I work with students: I strive to bring the spirit of reclamation into session. Reclaiming parts of us lost to trauma experienced throughout life. I support and encourage every part of you to enter the therapy space however feels right, polished or not. My therapeutic approach is rooted in art, traditional indigenous practices, acceptance, and a relationship built between two people aimed at helping you on your healing journey.    

Professional Interests: Life Transitions; Gender-Affirming Care; Depression; Relationships; Anxiety Disorder; Self-Esteem; Mindfulness; Stress; Trauma and PTSD; Substance Use; Cultural Competency; Burnout; Interpersonal Effectiveness; Attachment; Family Conflicts; Men’s Issues; Women’s Issues; Polyamorous or Open Relationships; Gambling and Addiction Issues; Chronic Pain or Illness; Racial Identity; Grief and Loss; Sexual Abuse; Systemic Oppression; Sleep Issues; Self-Harm; Suicidality.

What Therapy Can Look Like: Art Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Interpersonal; Mindfulness; Supportive; Social Skills Training; Stress Management / Relaxation Skills; Consultation; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; Lifestyle Management.

Approach to wellness: LAUGHTER! I love a deep loud laugh. I enjoy art making, snuggling my dog, trying new recipes, and exploring my style. My mom dressed me in a pink and black polka dot beret once when I was 8 and I’ve been wearing the wildest things since.   

Who I Work With: School of Computer Science and Engineering

How I work with students: I support the students, faculty and staff within the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering.

Professional interests: Anxiety, social anxiety, working with LGBTQ++ students, men’s issues, improving communication skills, confidence building, dismantling white privilege, working with students with neurodivergence.

What Therapy Can Look Like: Consultation

Approach to wellness: I engage regularly in running, walking, hiking, mindfulness meditation, and intentional solitude.

Who I Work With: All Students

How I work with students: I view the therapy process as collaborative work between the therapist and the client. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and respectful environment; meet you where you are; help you explore where you would like to be; and help you develop skills, tools, and strategies. The goal is for you to reach where you would like to be and build adaptive thoughts, feelings and behaviors, which help you to function better and become more satisfied with your life.

Professional interests: Anxiety Disorder; Life Transitions; Gender Affirming Care; Depression; Eating Disorders; Obsessive-Compulsive; Relationships; Self-Esteem; Mindfulness; Sexual Abuse; Stress; Trauma and PTSD; Racial; Cultural Competency; Anger Management; Burnout; Systemic Oppression; Interpersonal Effectiveness; Sleep Issues; Family Conflicts; Co-Dependency; Immigration and Acculturation Issues; Women’s Issues; Self Harm; Suicidality; Infertility; Chronic Pain or Illness.

What Therapy Can Look Like: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; DBT; Cognitive-Behavioral; Mindfulness; Motivational interviewing; Supportive; Problem solving; Psychoeducation; Social Skills Training; Stress management / Relaxation skills; Sleep hygiene; Lifestyle management; Assist with referrals; Academic Support; Safety planning; Provided handouts / Information; Treatment planning; Screening;Consultation.

Approach to wellness: I like to stay curious, learn new things and continue enriching my life. I believe learning is a lifelong journey. Outside of my work, I enjoy practicing different kinds of dance, going to see live performances (dance, music, stage, etc.), and hanging out with my friends who are from various different background.

Who I Work With: All Students & Latine Student Community Liaison

How I work with students: I offer students a therapeutic space where they can feel seen, heard, and supported without judgement. I’m mindful about meeting students where they are as we collaborate on their mental health goals. My therapeutic style infuses a variety of theories, approaches, and frameworks, including client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused, multicultural and social justice perspectives, queer/feminist/Black feminist theory, and liberation psychology.

In addition to being a trauma-informed therapist, I remain informed on how capitalism and white supremacy impact our beliefs, thoughts, behavior, and mental health. My goal is to help students feel empowered by enhancing self-awareness, engaging coping strategies, shifting mindsets, and aligning to their values and life goals.

Professional interests: Life Transitions; Depression; Relationships; Self-Esteem; Mindfulness; Stress; Substance Use; Polyamorous or Open Relationships; Men’s Issues; Women’s Issues; Immigration and Acculturation Issues; Family Conflicts; Sleep Issues; Attachment; Systemic Oppression; Burnout; Anger Management; Cultural Competency; Racial ; Trauma and PTSD; Gender Affirming Care; Anxiety Disorder; Grief and Loss; Eating Disorders; Self Harm; Suicidality.

What Therapy Can Look Like: Academic Support; Sleep hygiene;Stress management / Relaxation skills; Social Skills Training; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Mindfulness.

Approach to wellness: Meaningful time with friends, loved ones, my dog, and myself. Rest and joy are a must. I enjoy playing volleyball, pool/billiards, bowling, walks in nature/parks, bike rides, and good food.

Who I Work With: All Students

How I work with students: I strive to create an accepting space, where students can feel seen and safe to explore their various identities, while they work towards their goals. I find particular fulfillment in supporting folks who hold historically marginalized identities as they navigate a socio-political climate that often works against them.

My therapeutic approach is multicultural, eclectic, holistic, and strengths based. I integrate several different evidence-based therapeutic modalities to meet each individual’s unique needs in accordance with where they are in their personal growth and development journey.

What Therapy Can Look Like: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ; Interpersonal; Mindfulness; Motivational interviewing; Stress management / Relaxation skills; Supportive; Lifestyle management; Social Skills Training; Academic Support.

Professional interests: Anxiety Disorder; Gender Affirming Care Specialist; Depression;Relationships; Self-Esteem; Mindfulness; Stress; Burnout; Systemic Oppression; Interpersonal Effectiveness; Women’s Issues; Cultural Competency.

Approach to wellness: Finding balance in my wellness and self-care routine is an ever evolving process. Spending time with loved ones and my dog Gus has been a consistent source of happiness for me. I also find joy and restoration in both movement and stillness; exploring nature, dancing, listening to music or podcasts, and learning new things.

Who I Work With: All Students

How I work with students: My hope is to create a safe space for clients to express their concerns, process the stressors they may be facing, and feel supported as they consider ways of improving their situation. Maintaining a high value of social justice principles, I strive to align with clients as we look at power dynamics in our relationship and those inherent in the larger systems around us.

My professional interests include the provision of solution-focused brief therapy services. I enjoy working with UW students in the short term model we offer as this work helps us set realistic and hopefully achievable goals in our brief time together. I run the men’s therapy groups at the Counseling Center and am a member of the Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities (Division 51 of the American Psychological Association) and am a member of the American Group Psychotherapy Association.

Professional interests: Religion/Spirituality; Parenting; Attachment; Stress; Cultural Competency; Interpersonal Effectiveness; Family Conflicts; Co-Dependency; Systemic Oppression; Self-Esteem; Relationships; Life Transitions; LGBTQ Issues; Anxiety Disorder; Depression; Men’s Issues; Gender Affirming Care.

What Therapy Can Look Like: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; Attachment-Based; Academic Support; Stress management/relaxation skills; Interpersonal; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Existential; Supportive; Problem solving; Assist with referrals.

Approach to wellness: Physical activities are a great balance to my therapy work at the Counseling Center. I relish time to recharge by biking to and from work and singing in a choir.