About Me

I feel blessed to have found my passion in life which is helping families overcome obstacles that prevent them from having more satisfying and rewarding life experiences.  I enjoy being part of the positive impact that stable and emotionally enriching relationships have on families and communities.

My persistent curiosity about how to help people live more fulfilling lives has led me to earn a Bachelor’s degree from Warner Pacific College in Human Development, a Master’s degree from George Fox University in Marriage and Family Therapy, and obtain my WA state license as a marriage and family therapist (LF00002109).

Since 2001, I have had the opportunity to apply my knowledge and skills to counseling children, adolescents, and families at a community mental health agency, juvenile detention center, and various school systems.  My work there focused on providing comprehensive support services in the areas of emotional problems and recovery from trauma related to sexual assault and violence. I have worked closely with primary care physicians, teachers, school counselors, school psychologists, probation officers and other professionals while working with families. 

Being fully bilingual in English and Russian, I have provided support and counseled families who have adopted Russian-speaking children from the Former Soviet Union.  In addition, I have used my counseling skills in a variety of Christian ministries. I currently serve in the children’s and women's ministry at my church. 

GENERAL

• Years in Practice: Since 2001
• Avg Cost (per session): $100 - 130
• Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
• Accepts Insurance: Yes (more info)
  Please ask about your health
  insurance coverage when you
  arrange your first visit.

CLIENT FOCUS

• Ethnicity: Any
• Gender: All
• Religious Orientation: Any
• Age: Adolescents, Adults, Children

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate School: George Fox University
• Year Graduated: 2001
• License No. and State: LF00002109 Washington

SPECIALTIES

• Child or Adolescent Issues
• Depression
• Trauma and PTSD
• Christian Counseling
• Relationship Issues
• Anxiety or Fears
• ADHD
• Life Coaching
• Loss or Grief
• Parenting

TREATMENT PREFERENCES

• Orientation:
  Family/Marital Therapy
  Solution-oriented
  
  
• Modality:
  Family
  Individuals

EASY ACCESS

• Nearby Towns: Vancouver WA, Camas WA, Battle Ground WA.
• Nearby Counties: Clark
• Nearby Zips: 98604, 98607, 98684, 98660, 98661, 98663, 98664, 98665, 98666, 98667, 98668, 98682, 98683, 98685, 98686, 98687, 98642