About Me

I have worked in the mental health field since 2009, providing support services, case management, group and individual therapy. I am Teaching Faculty in Antioch University's Creative Arts Therapy Department, Drama Therapy Program. Most recently, I served as Clinic Manager for nonprofit outpatient clinics in Rainier Beach and Renton, Washington. I have also worked in inpatient settings.

 

I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling with specialties in Drama Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University, a CACREP accredited program. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LH60547477), Mental Health Professional, Geriatric Mental Health Specialist, Child Mental Health Specialist, Registered Drama Therapist (# 570), Board Certified Trainer, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, Washington Approved Clinical Supervisor, Creativity Coach, Spiritual Director, SoulCollage™ Facilitator, Veriditas Trained Labyrinth Facilitator, and Artist. 

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I currently study as a PhD Student in Counseling, Education and Supervision at Antioch University.

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I am also an ordained S.H.E.S (Spiritual Healers and Earth Stewards) Minister, able to officiate weddings, blessing way ceremonies, funerals and other rites of passage. 

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Memberships:

American Counseling Association (ACA)

Association of Play Therapy (APT)

International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IETA)

Musea Intentional Creativity Guild

North American Drama Therapy Association (NADTA)

SoulCollage(TM) Facilitator Circle

Spiritual Directors International (SDI)

Washington Association of Counseling, Education and Supervision (WACES)

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