Welcome! Congratulations for taking the first step toward seeking help, even if it is just a quick browse of my website. I am a licensed psychologist in Washington State, Idaho, and Michigan. I hold a masters degree in Mental Health Counseling and a PhD in Counseling Psychology. I practice in beautiful Whitman County, WA and maintain offices in Pullman and Palouse.
My training and experience enable me to offer brief, individualized, compassionate psychological care in person or via HIPAA compliant tele mental health. I provide solution focused therapy (long-term relationships are for your close friends and family). If you are looking for that long-term counseling relationship, I am probably not the best fit for you. That said, I strive to provide a therapeutic environment that promotes acceptance and inclusion by being considerate and empathic about your personal experiences (that may be different from mine) and value system. I address a number of mental health challenges, and will work with you strive to reduce emotional distress and support efforts toward your ability to maintain your own well-being. I view my approach as collaborative, combining my knowledge with your expertise about yourself to meet your therapeutic goals.
I chose the name "Root to Rise," my favorite yoga pose, to represent my professional vision. The pose first encourages a focus on grounding one's feet strongly to the earth (I think of this as acknowledging and accepting your strengths, experiences, and vulnerabilities as a unique human), followed by rising up to reach toward the sky (I think of this as giving yourself permission and self-compassion to challenge old thoughts and behaviors to rise toward your vision of wellbeing).
Let's work together to get you where you want to be in your life.
I am a country kid from the Midwest turned city kid after spending some years living in the urban Northeast. I returned to my rural roots after making the trek and settling in the Inland Northwest. My heart and academic pursuits led me to the field of psychology, which I combined with my love for animals to study the human-animal bond in therapeutic settings as my doctoral research focus. Future plans for my practice include incorporating therapy animals and farm-based interventions as therapeutic adjuncts to assist with difficulties and their solutions through experiential discovery.
Many folks deal (or don't) with their emotions by ignoring, minimizing, or distracting themselves from them. Emotions are the most amazing super power of the brain and are what make us "human." Emotions are communication that something needs our attention. The trouble is, we sometimes don't listen. Ever notice they just get louder? Positive or negative, ALL emotions are important. I will help you co-exist with them (you know, like the spider in the corner that you don't really want there but can learn to live with). Let's work together on it!
Here to help you get on track. Also, maybe you wonder what I look like :o)
Sometimes it's complicated
Sometimes life hands us experiences that change our belief systems and expectations. Let's honor your survival strategies while also getting to the root of what's interfering with your life.
Pullman and Palouse, WA
Available by appointment.
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