“ ‘Effective dependency’, and how being able ’from the cradle to the grave’ to turn to others for emotional support, is a sign and a source of strength.” - Sue Johnson

We often cite “communication differences” when having relational difficulties. “I just feel unappreciated!” or “you never listen!” It really feels as if we are from two different countries, speaking two different languages. Well, we are! We grew up in the cultures of our childhood/families which are very different. This really can lead to many misinterpretations, misunderstandings...miscommunications. Our emotional response to these miscommunications often are informed by deeper emotions based on our life experiences and our view of our self. We sometimes react with pushing away, shutting down or crying, complaining and yelling to be heard; when what we really want is to feel connected as we did when we began the relationship journey.

I hope to be able to create a safe space for each of you to express yourselves in such a way that you can be heard and understood, and to learn how best to understand each other and meet each other’s needs.

I use both my training in Gottman Level 1 and 2 and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help bridge the communication gaps between couples and families.

My primary method of working with couples for a deeper emotional understanding of each other is EFT, an attachment-based, experiential model. I am Core Skills trained in this method and belong to both the Eastern Washington and North Idaho EFT community (EWNIEFT) and the International Center for Excellence in EFT (ICEEFT), allowing me to continue my learning of this method even further.

I am passionate about serving all populations who are concerned about bettering their relationships and creating a healthier, happier, more fulfilling journey together.   

• Couples and Marriage Therapy

• Pre-marital counseling

• Family/ Parenting Issues

• Group Therapy