It’s important to me that I avoid hitting everyone over the head with “what worked for me,” or even what worked for previous patients. And so, I ground myself in theory and research.

I spend a lot of time reading peer-reviewed research, particularly in the domain of trauma and stress, and Buddhist approaches to psychology. I work to apply best practices to my own work. Buddhist psychology, what’s often called “Contemplative Psychotherapy,” and evidence-based therapies that draw from these domains are my strongest influences. I sometimes lead buddhist psych groups.

I studied existential-phenomenological psychology and philosophy at Seattle University. I am interested in the ways personal crisis and change open up opportunities for more honesty with ourselves and those around us. I have training in phenomenological, qualitative research, and I continue to read in philosophy. I also sometimes lead existential psych groups.

And I draw on somatic psychology and yogic philosophy. I’ve studied yoga, vedanta, and samkhya philosophy and practice for years, and I’ve been excited to see how somatic psychology and approaches to healing are taking off in the world of therapy.

If any of this sounds confusing (or even pretentious!), please feel free to ask me for more information.