Therapy & Assessment Services
I offer diagnostic assessment and therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. I offer online therapy and in-person therapy in the Queen Anne neighborhood.
My online services are delivered using a HIPAA compliant platform. I am a licensed psychologist in Washington state and I am a member of PSYPACT. This means that I am able to provide therapy to patients who are located in other PSYPACT member states.
My Areas of Expertise
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Anxiety including specific phobias, social anxiety, separation anxiety, panic attacks, and general worries
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Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
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Tics/Tourette Syndrome
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Depression (mild to moderate)
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Stress and coping
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Dysregulated child emotions and challenging behaviors, typically addressed through parenting support
My Treatment Approach
Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment to get to know you and/or your child. My initial assessment goes beyond identifying a diagnosis — it's about truly understanding how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors shape one another. From there, we use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to work with those connections. CBT is the foundation of my work, and I apply its evidence-based principles flexibly to meet the needs of each individual and family. You'll learn to shift unhelpful patterns of thinking and build new behaviors so that you can genuinely feel better. I'll also ask you to practice these new behaviors and ways of thinking between sessions, because that's where the real change happens — out in your everyday life.
What Role Do Parents Play In Their Child's Therapy?
Parental involvement is a key part of therapy, and the nature of that involvement will be thoughtfully tailored to your family's needs. No one knows your child the way you do, and no one spends more time with them — that makes you an irreplaceable partner in helping them grow and change.
For Younger Children
For children age 7 and under, treatment often centers primarily — or in some cases exclusively — on parent-focused intervention. Research indicates that for many concerns, parent-focused treatment can be more effective than direct child therapy.
For Older Children & Teens
For older children and teens who are ready to take a more active role in their own growth, individual therapy is often paired with parent guidance. This combination strengthens communication and equips the whole family to navigate challenges together.
Parenting Interventions
I frequently work with parents who are looking for targeted support in raising children and young adults who experience anxiety and OCD. This type of work is sometimes called parent coaching. The strategies and principles I draw from are rooted in evidence-based parenting interventions. Parent coaching can be helpful if your child is already working with a therapist and you're looking for additional ways to support. It can also be beneficial if your child is not feeling ready to engage in therapy but anxiety or OCD are getting in the way.