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EDUCATION
LIOS Graduate College of Saybrook University, Seattle, WA
MA Psychology: Systems Counseling, 2012
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
BA Philosophy, 2005
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WORK HISTORY
Self Space, Seattle, WA
Therapist & Clinical Director, Feb 2022 – April 2025
Clinical director of a boutique group practice with offices in Seattle and Kirkland and ~35 therapists and graduate level interns. Helped shape internship and associate-level training programs, provided clinical supervision to associates, and psychotherapy for couples and individuals.
Larch Counseling, Duvall & North Bend, WA
Mental Health Counselor & Clinical Supervisor, May 2019 – Sept 2021
Provided supportive relational psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families in a group practice. Clinical supervisor for four master's level interns and two associate-level mental health counselors.
Friends of Youth, Snoqualmie Valley, WA
Internship Coordinator & Clinical Supervisor, Sept 2018 – Jul 2019
Clinical and administrative supervisor for a group of eight interns and three mental health counselors across three outpatient clinics. Duties included individual clinical care, clinical supervision, intake assessments, group case consultation, administrative review of clinical notes through an electronic medical record, and coordination with graduate school programs.
Northshore Youth & Family Services, Bothell, WA
Clinical Director, Jan 2018 – Jul 2018
Actively fostered a workplace culture that valued client service, clinical development of counseling staff, and compliance with county and state regulations. Provided clinical and administrative supervision for six counselors and six master's level interns, led two case consultation groups per week, and audited clinical files.
Consejo Counseling & Referral Service, Seattle, WA
Lead Mental Health Counselor & Clinical Supervisor, March 2017 – Jan 2018
Clinical Supervisor of two outpatient mental health clinics that serve the Latino population. Duties included intake assessments, crisis interventions, case management, and culturally appropriate clinical and administrative supervision for one intern and five mental health counselors.
Private Practice, Seattle, WA
Owner, Aug 2012 – Aug 2016
Developed a peaceful space for clients to engage in the process of psychological healing, using an eclectic array of therapeutic techniques. Worked with couples, families, teens, and individuals.
Institute for Family Development, Federal Way, WA
FFT Therapist & Supervisor, Oct 2012 – Aug 2016
Provided short-term, in-home family counseling through the evidence-based practice of Functional Family Therapy with families involved in the King County Juvenile Justice system. Established strong relationships with probation counselors, assigned cases to other counselors, assisted in case consultation, and completed data-driven administrative duties.
Compass Health Child & Family Clinic, Lynnwood, WA
Counseling Intern, Feb 2011 – Dec 2011
Provided individual and family counseling to clients with a wide range of mental health and social challenges, using interventions from CBT, Narrative Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Phoenix Program at Shorewood High School, Shoreline, WA
Para-educator & Behavior Technician, Oct 2008 – Aug 2012
Built healthy, long-term relationships with students in an Emotional Behavioral Disordered program, co-creating a structured and supportive atmosphere to develop life skills and nurture academic success.