Tall Cedars Counseling

04/16/2026

Therapy can be a great place to notice patterns and begin to make a shift toward something new. Experiences of trauma can often result in feeling as if we are stuck in survival mode, long after the original threat has passed.

04/09/2026

I'm excited to partner with Nonprofit Association of Washington to offer a series of webinars designed to support the psychological safety and emotional wellbeing for nonprofit staff across Washington state. The next webinar is coming up on April 15th and focuses on developing personal safety and selfcare plans in the workplace. If you're currently working in the nonprofit sector in WA state and would like to join us, there's still time to register.

**Please note this webinar is for education and informational purposes only and is not intended to assess, treat, or diagnose any medical or mental health condition.**

Selfcare can sometimes feel like a buzzword, however, engaging in selfcare practices have demonstrable impacts on personal wellbeing. Identifying ways in which we can stay physically, emotionally, and morally safe in the workplace can help reduce stress and promote recovery from challenging experiences. https://nonprofitwa.org/event/online-personal-safety-and-selfcare-plans-in-the-workplace/

You’ll Learn:

* How to identify examples of physical, emotional, and moral safety in the workplace
* Ways to increase individual physical, emotional, and moral safety in the workplace
* Strategies for creating personalized selfcare plans to promote individual workplace wellbeing

04/08/2026

Spring is here along with warmer temps--perfect for Walk and Talk Therapy! If you'd like to explore if Walk and Talk Therapy might be right for you, please reach out by phone or email for a free consult. Walk and Talk Therapy appointments are available on Fridays and some Saturday mornings and take place along the Snoqualmie Trail with start points in either Carnation or Duvall.

02/25/2026

I'm excited to partner with Nonprofit Association of Washington to present a series of webinars designed to support the emotional wellbeing and psychological safety of nonprofit staff across our state. The first webinar is coming up on March 10th and is focused on addressing Burnout and Secondary Stress in the nonprofit workplace. If you currently work in the nonprofit sector, there's still time to register for this free event!

**Please note this webinar is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to assess, treat, or diagnosis any medical or mental health condition.**

https://nonprofitwa.org/event/online-burnout-and-secondary-stress/

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02/14/2026

Love--it's not just an emotion. It is an ethic supported by actions that require intention, courage, and vulnerability.

01/30/2026

As a social justice–informed mental health counselor, I affirm the inherent dignity, worth, and humanity of every person. I believe that each individual’s mental health is shaped not only by personal experiences, but also by the social, cultural, political, and economic systems in which they live. *Healing cannot be separated from justice.*

I am committed to creating therapeutic spaces that honor people’s identities, lived experiences, and resilience, while recognizing the impact of oppression, trauma, and inequity. I strive to practice with humility, curiosity, and accountability, knowing that my role is not to fix or define others, but to walk alongside them as they reclaim their voice, agency, and capacity for connection.

Affirming human dignity means centering consent, safety, and choice; challenging systems that harm; and advocating for conditions in which people and communities can truly thrive. Mental health care must be accessible, culturally responsive, and rooted in respect for the full complexity of human experience. Every person deserves to be seen, believed, and supported—not despite who they are, but because of who they are.

12/12/2025

Just a quick note to let folks know that my home office and physical office space are safe from the floods that have seriously impacted the Snoqualmie Valley community and others around the state. At this time, it is not possible to access the Duvall office unless you are already in Duvall, however, the roads are predicated to open again over the weekend. If there are any road closures or anticipated flooding next week, I'll be sure to reach out about virtual appointments, rescheduling, etc. Hoping everyone across our state who has been affected by flooding receives the support and care they need to recover!

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12/06/2025

"Dormant memory traces stored in the hippocampus become active only when triggered, then merge with general knowledge and current context.
This blending process reshapes the memory, sometimes adding or altering details without our awareness."

Understanding the relationship between trauma and memory is at the core of EMDR therapy. By helping the brain process painful memories in a safe, structured way, EMDR reduces distress, strengthens resilience, and supports long-term emotional recovery. Many people experience meaningful shifts in how they think, feel, and respond to triggers — often more quickly than with traditional talk therapy alone. EMDR reminds us that healing is possible, and that our brains are capable of remarkable transformation with the right support. 💛✨

Why Memories Change: How the Brain Rewrites the Past

Researchers report that episodic memories evolve because the brain reconstructs past events rather than retrieving exact copies.

Dormant memory traces stored in the hippocampus become active only when triggered, then merge with general knowledge and current context.

This blending process reshapes the memory, sometimes adding or altering details without our awareness.

The review highlights why memory accuracy varies and why recollection can shift across time, mood, and circumstance.

https://neurosciencenews.com/episodic-memory-change-30022/

11/28/2025

As we come to the end of celebrating Native American Heritage Month, I wanted to share important proposed changes to WA's Apple Health Program that would expand coverage to include traditional medicine and healing practices. Public comment is now open so people can lend their voices to support this important change.

Trauma disconnects us from ourselves, our communities, and even from culture. To heal is to be whole, including integration of the cultural practices that support our mental health and wellbeing.

Public comment now open for WA’s Traditional Health Care Practices waiver. HCA invites you to share your thoughts on Washington state's draft application for a Traditional Health Care Practices waiver. This is a five-year Section 1115 waiver available through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It focuses on spiritual, cultural, and traditional healing in Native communities. https://loom.ly/_7T8hzQ

The public comment period ends Friday, December 5, 2025.

11/23/2025

Peace from the inside out can be liberating.

10/13/2025

Tall Cedars Counseling celebrates today as Indigenous Peoples' Day, honoring the history, vibrancy, and resilience of Indigenous people past and present.

While I am not Indigenous, I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to live and work on the ancestral lands of the Sdukʷalbixʷ (Snoqualmie) Tribe. Please consider learning more about the Sdukʷalbixʷ Tribe and their campaigns to preserve and restore ancestral lands. Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!

About the cək’ʷdup ʔə tiił sdukʷalbixʷ (Valley of the Snoqualmie) Map:Due to colonization, extractionist activities including logging, mining, and development have impacted sdukʷalbixʷ Ancestral Lands in irreversible ways. sdukʷalbixʷ Ancestral Lands include some of Washington State’s...