Services
In - person therapy for clients in Poulsbo, Kitsap County, and beyond
Virtual therapy anywhere in Washington State
In - person therapy for clients in Poulsbo, Kitsap County, and beyond
Virtual therapy anywhere in Washington State
I work with men and women, 21+, who are navigating various issues that are significantly impacting their quality of life and relationships with others. Some of these may include but are not limited to:
Trauma and Abuse
✦ complex trauma
✦ childhood neglect
✦ sexual abuse
✦ physical and verbal abuse
✦ spiritual abuse
Emotional Health
✦ depression
✦ loneliness
✦ anxiety
✦ anger
✦ narcissistic traits
Life Transitions
✦ grief and loss
✦ mid-life crisis
✦ divorce and separation
✦ faith and spirituality
✦ parenting
A significant portion of my practice and training is geared towards working with men and the unique challenges they face within the context of relationships, work, family, sexuality, faith, identity and purpose, including men who:
✦ may be requesting therapy due to an ultimatum or threat of relational loss
✦ are skeptical of therapy and question its usefulness
✦ frequently feel angry
✦ often feel depressed and purposeless despite achievements and success
✦ are lonely, isolated, or apathetic in relationships
✦ wonder if they are overly reliant on substances and other coping mechanisms
✦ struggle with unwanted behaviors and other issues related to sexuality and intimacy
✦ want a place to talk honestly and openly about faith, spirituality, and politics without judgment
I work with couples experiencing conflict, disconnection, challenges in communication, and various other relational dynamics that are creating significant distress and pain. Some of the issues I work with are:
✦ infidelity recovery
✦ chronic conflict
✦ separation and divorce
✦ trauma
✦ discrepancy in desire
✦ parenting challenges
✦ communication skills
✦ exteded family dynamics
I have a particular interest and experience in working with active-duty service members, veterans, civilians, and their partners. Therapy may include addressing the unique physical, psychological, and relational impacts of service through the lens of military culture, working through concerns such as:
✦ isolation and loneliness
✦ conflict in marriage/partnerships
✦ low self-worth
✦ little sense of purpose, despite successes
✦ chronic depression
✦ guilt and shame
✦ trauma/PTSD
✦ infidelity
✦ identify shifts
✦ grief and loss