If you tend to hold everything together on the outside while feeling frozen, anxious, or overwhelmed on the inside, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to carry it that way forever. I work with clients who experience panic, shutdown, or chronic anxiety by slowing things down and helping the nervous system find steadiness first. Therapy can be a place to gently unstick what’s been held tightly, so you can feel more grounded and present in your body and your life.

My approach is calm, intentional, and collaborative. I’m especially well suited to working with people who are reflective, curious, and ready to engage thoughtfully in the work of change. Our sessions focus on mindfulness-based practices and practical skills that help you regulate anxiety in the moment, while also building your ability to notice patterns and make adjustments outside of session.

Much of our work involves developing curiosity — about your body’s responses, emotional rhythms, habits, and ways of coping. Through somatic awareness and, at times, creative or artistic exploration, we begin to understand how anxiety or shutdown shows up for you and what helps shift it. Insight is important, but it doesn’t stop there. We work intentionally toward change by practicing new responses, setting realistic goals, and building momentum over time.

I especially enjoy working with launching adults and college-aged individuals navigating anxiety, depression, identity development, and life transitions. Therapy with me is not about staying stuck or venting without direction; it’s about steady, meaningful movement toward a life that feels more flexible, grounded, and aligned. My goal is to offer a supportive and structured space where you feel seen, encouraged, and gently challenged to grow.

I am a Licensed Associate Clinical Social Worker with the State of Washington (#SC61426828). I regularly seek consultation from colleagues as well as my licensed supervisor, Katherine Walter, MSW, LICSW, CSW-G (LICSW #LW 60136151).