All services are available both in-person (in Issaquah, WA) and virtually (telehealth). For virtual visits, patients must be physically located in the state of Washington.
Prolonged Exposure (PE)
A structured and evidence-based therapy which helps individuals recover from traumatic experiences by utilizing exposure techniques to both reprocess the experience itself (imaginal exposure within a safe and controlled environment) and to regain mastery over experiences in their life they may be avoiding due to avoidance ("in vivo" exposure exercises).
Typically 8-12 sessions (80 min).
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
A structured and evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help individuals who have experienced trauma. CPT focuses on understanding and reshaping the "stuck points" - unhelpful thought patterns and beliefs - that may be standing in the way of trauma recovery. This approach involves writing and reflection, taking stock of how experiences have shaped your life and building a path forward.
Typically 12 sessions (50 min).
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
A therapeutic modality that encourages individuals to embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than avoiding or controlling them. It emphasizes living in accordance with one's values and committing to meaningful actions, even in the presence of discomfort or difficult emotions. ACT helps people create a rich and fulfilling life by fostering psychological flexibility and resilience. ACT can be an effective and empowering approach for a wide variety of concerns and experiences.
Typically 12-16 sessions (50 min).
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A practical and goal-oriented therapeutic approach that helps individuals identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to improve their mental health and well-being. It focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions to promote positive change and symptom relief.
Typically 8-16 sessions (50 min).
Letters for Gender-Affirming Care
Most insurance companies require trans and nonbinary individuals to have letters from mental health providers in order to confirm their readiness and need for gender-affirming treatments (e.g., hormone therapy or surgery), as well as their decisional capacity for such treatments. For some individuals, lack of access to these letters is a barrier to essential care. I care deeply about reducing barriers to life-saving care and have years of experience writing these letters and collaborating with medical professionals. I can typically provide these letters after meeting with you 1-2 times, to be signed and delivered directly to you, as well as faxed to the necessary service providers.
“We are more than the worst thing that’s ever happened to us. All of us need to stop apologizing for having been to hell and come back breathing.”
— Clementine von Radics, Broken