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In private practice, I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety as it shows up in different areas of life. This can include personal growth, negative self-talk, perfectionism, difficult relationships, and parenting-related concerns. In clinical terms, my work often addresses anxiety, depression, burnout, self-esteem, grief, and identity issues. Anxiety is a common thread across much of the work I do. It can appear as chronic overthinking, emotional exhaustion, relationship stress, self-criticism, or the constant pressure to “hold it all together.” I work with clients to build sustainable change through understanding the underlying patterns driving anxiety, and to develop greater self-compassion, emotional regulation, and self-trust. I believe the most meaningful and effective therapy is grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship. In our work together, I prioritize creating a thoughtful, collaborative space that is responsive to your unique needs, values, and life circumstances. Therapy is not about fixing what is broken, but about developing insight, flexibility, and a more supportive relationship with yourself. Born and raised in Olympia, Washington, I’ve returned to my roots for private practice. You’ll see in my education and training below that I took a ten-year detour in the Midwest before finding my way back home. 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Though not initially intended to be a compliment, Tacoma’s residents have reclaimed the nickname Grit City to represent a collective identity of bravery, strength, and perseverance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60301de36656bd1079262e78/1614816622015-PFR3G5W2YRYXFMJMAEM2/Desk+Image+at+Grit+City+Psychology+in+Tacoma%2C+Washington%2C Grit City - Grit in Psychology In my doctoral program, I developed a specialty in positive psychology through both clinical training and research. A tenant of *positive psychology is grit, or the resilience/courage/strength to move forward despite innumerable obstacles. Like life’s many challenges, to achieve personal growth in therapy, it often takes bravery, courage, resilience, and a little bit of grit. *Positive psychology can sometimes get a bad reputation for pushing optimism, unrealistic and inauthentic happiness, sunshine, rainbows, you get it. 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