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Through my own life experiences, I discovered a passion for mental health care, which led me to pursue a Master's in Counseling at Saint Martin's University. I completed my internship at Community Youth Services in Olympia, Washington, where I had the opportunity to work with individuals, families, and at-risk youth.

My training focused on a social justice and trauma-informed approach to counseling, which has shaped the way I work with clients.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Niyama Integrative Therapy. I provide trauma-informed therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and complex relational patterns. Many of the clients I work with are capable and high-functioning on the outside, while internally carrying chronic stress, unresolved trauma, or emotional exhaustion. You may be navigating burnout, relationship strain, identity shifts, or long-standing family dynamics that still shape how you move through the world.

The approach I take is a bottom-up Psychodynamic approach.

Welcome! I am a practitioner with 16 plus years in the field of mental health and wellness. I am a licensed mental health provider in the State of Washington. I specialize in solution focused therapy and cognitive Behavioral Therapy believing that each person knows deep within themselves what they want and need and in the process of discovery, having someone come along side can be very helpful and empowering.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience empowering individuals to align with their values, uncover their best selves, and embark on the path to their most fulfilling lives. Known for my upbeat energy and compassionate approach, I am dedicated to creating a supportive and transformative space where clients can overcome challenges and achieve meaningful growth. Whether through evidence-based interventions or personalized strategies, I thrive in helping individuals unlock their potential and build lives grounded in purpose and well-being.

I practice primarily from a Gestalt therapy orientation that is humanistic, holistic, and experiential. I also integrate cognitive behavioral, somatic, and internal family systems strategies as needed. I approach therapy collaboratively, with the assumption that you are the expert of your experiences and my role is to guide you toward increased awareness, insight, and behavior integration in order to make meaningful changes that meet your goals. I believe psychotherapy is a powerful tool for achieving self-understanding, reducing distress, and relieving symptoms.

Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or situational stress. I offer counseling specific to your needs. I have more than 20 years of professional experience. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working in private practice, forensic settings, and community mental health, supporting individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents. These diverse experiences have strengthened my appreciation for each person’s unique story and the resilience they bring to therapy!

With over a decade of experience as a licensed therapist, I've worked in varying settings with diverse populations. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relational issues with family, partners, work peers, and friends. I'm also dedicated to serving the LGBTQIA+ community.

As your therapist, I believe you're the expert of your own life. Together, we'll work collaboratively to identify changes you'd like to make and develop a personalized plan to achieve them.