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I am a current student at Antioch University Seattle, completing my master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy. I am an artist myself, with a background in painting and mixed media, and this has led me to a continued interest in the ways that creative processing can facilitate deeper understanding. I don’t see art as a specific, concrete thing– it can show up simply in the ways we process and relate to the world around us. I enjoy exploring nonverbal and creative expression in all its forms, including nature walks, creative play, and studio art, and seek to create a comfortable, non-traditional environment with clients.
I identify as female (she/her) and neurodiverse. I was diagnosed as an adult with ADHD as well as learning and sensory difficulties, and I am continually exploring the ways in which these identities have informed and influenced my experiences. I love to work with others navigating neurodiversity and disability identity, as well as issues surrounding anxiety, trauma, attachment, and grief. I seek to create a positive and affirming environment which allows for the unique experience of each person.
I have a systems-based, existential approach, which takes into account both the radical creative power of the individual, as well as the larger cultural and systemic environment in which we all exist. I seek to empower clients in defining their individual stories and developing creative resilience, while also advocating in the larger community. I spent two years as a union organizer while in graduate school, and see this work as an important balance to the individual therapy relationship. I see my work as a continual, integrative process, both individual and systemic.
Outside the office, I love to spend time in creative pursuits, including painting, knitting, writing, and drawing. I grew up doing performative storytelling, and love to listen to the Moth. I also enjoy time outdoors, either through rock climbing, backpacking, camping, or simply spending time in my neighborhood garden.
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