Education and Credentials:

• MA in Clinical Psychology, LIOS/Saybrook University

• BA in Multicultural Counseling, Evergreen State College

• Grief Counselor, Providence Hospice

• Lifespan Integration Level 3

• EMDR Trained

• Certified Yoga Instructor

• Art with Heart Educator

• Health at Every Size Practitioner

My Approach

I am passionate about psychotherapy because of the profound personal transformations I have witnessed in my clients. I draw upon various modalities in my work, including Family Systems Theory, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, Lifespan Integration, Attachment Theory, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. In addition to my private practice, I bring experience from working at Opal: Food and Body Wisdom, where I primarily supported athletes recovering from eating disorders.

Experience

My experience encompasses in-depth work with diverse individuals and couples from various backgrounds:

I value working with those outside the dominant culture, including immigrants navigating the complexities of relocation or those who have lived in the U.S. for an extended period. My goal is to support them through the transitions involved in leaving one culture behind and establishing a place in a new one. As an immigrant from the Czech Republic who has lived in the Pacific Northwest for over twenty years, I understand the unique challenges they face.

I am deeply committed to working with young adults exploring their identity and purpose in life. As a former track athlete, I help athletes discover their identity beyond sports and support them in balancing their athletic pursuits with other passions.

I also cherish my work with older adults, honoring their life experiences and wisdom. Drawing on my background as a Grief Counselor, I support them in achieving a greater sense of well-being.

"As a therapist, I employ a strength-based approach, focusing on each client's unique strengths and resources."