Our Story
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) providing counseling and therapeutic intervention from a Biblical perspective. My offices are located in Puyallup and Lakewood, Washington. I am trained to work with adults, adolescents, couples, families, and groups. Although I work with depression, anxiety, and a wide variety of life challenges, my specialties are marital counseling, eating disorders, substance abuse and addiction, blended families, and spiritual development. My focus areas are motivated from life experiences that I have dealt with personally or in relationship with a loved one, therefore I delight and derive an enormous sense of purpose in assisting those struggling with similar issues.
Since no two people are exactly alike, it stands to reason that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to counseling. Each person’s journey is unique, and solutions to stressed relationships and life’s difficulties must be tailor-made. Concepts, interventions, and “gold nuggets” from Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Values-Based, Narrative, Family Systems, and other therapies are employed when helpful and harmonious with God’s thoughts and ways as revealed in Scripture.
My goal is to assist clients to learn about themselves, grow, and put together their own emotional and mental health toolboxes so they can overcome present challenges and any future problems encountered in life. I provide a safe and supportive place for people to come and unload and be who they really are right now, flaws and all. For some people it takes a lot of courage to allow themselves to be vulnerable and let someone into the most painful places in their lives. I am patient and gentle, and take as long as needed to build rapport and trust with each person. Facing difficulties in life can be become opportunities for tremendous change and growth.
Office hours: Monday through Thursday, including some evening appointments.
