I specialize in working with religious trauma as my parents joined the LDS (Mormon) church when I was five years old, and I grew up a fully believing member.
I felt peace in the legalistic structure and orthodox teachings of Mormonism and belonging in the community. I was actively engaged throughout my life, marrying in the temple and passionately dedicating every day of my life in the service of others.
When I returned to college in my 40s, I opened myself to ideas I’d never been exposed to before and began to analyze my beliefs from a less biased lens. I became aware of unhealthy relationship dynamics in my community and conditioned fear, obligation and shame within myself. I outgrew my lifelong faith and began shedding layers of trauma and self-doubt.
Now I am no longer Mormon but embrace sovereignty over my life decisions. I delight in authentic relationships and feel fully able to offer unconditional love to all. It is my passion to help others who have experienced religious trauma or spiritual abuse. Questioning or leaving a high demand group is not a journey for wimps! You may be struggling with your identity, career, relationships, spirituality, morals, gender or sexuality, what you eat, how you spend your time, and the list goes on and on.
My goal is that you will feel accepted and validated being your true self whether you are seeking to heal toxic patterns or to implement positive changes. I provide a nonjudgmental, safe place for you to explore the changes that are healthiest and doable for you. I am flexible and will check in with you regularly regarding what does or does not work for you.
I earned my Master of Social Work from Eastern Washington University and my Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Western Washington University. I am currently an LMHCA and LSWAIC in Washington state and a member of National Association of Social Workers WA. I am fully trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Hypnotherapy.
I have experience working with individuals that might be struggling with narcissistic abuse, acute and complex trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, low self-confidence, codependence, communication, and boundaries. My approach is eclectic and holistic including Systems theory, Strengths-based theory, and Humanistic theory. I offer a variety of treatment modalities including Client-centered therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, hypnotherapy and more depending on your needs.
At your own pace, I will help you gain insight, improve resilience, and stay focused on your goals. I encourage healthy coping skills and self-care to improve your ability to function. I advocate for setting healthy boundaries, building self-awareness, and finding balance in your life so you feel empowered to not only survive, but to thrive!
