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Compassionate counselor with more than 35 years of experience

Providing Online Telemental Health Services Only

Practice is now closed to new clients.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in private practice in the State of Washington

Washington State License LW00005071

MY SERVICES

  • ONLINE TELEMENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION ONLY
  • Individual and family psychotherapy and limited hypnotherapy for adults only, ages 18 – 100+
  • Comprehensive online assessments and treatment plans
  • Consultation and collaboration with your physician, family, or other care providers as requested
  • Referral to community resources as appropriate

MY SPECIALTIES

  • Issues related to aging
  • Caregiver stress
  • Pandemic stress
  • Memory loss, physical illness, and/or disabilities (physical or intellectual)
  • Chronic medical conditions, stress, and trauma
  • Grief related to a variety of losses (death, divorce, infertility, etc)
  • Life transitions (marriage, divorce, empty nest, retirement, etc)
  • Major depression
  • Dealing with difficult behaviors

MY EXPERIENCE

  • Clinical experience since 1987 in geriatrics; mental health; Hospice and bereavement; health care and rehabilitation; cognitive, physical, and intellectual disabilities
  • Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) with concentrated studies in Aging and Health Care at the University of Washington in Seattle
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the State of Washington
  • More than 35 years experience working with older adults and people living with disabilities
  • Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy training and internship through the Wellness Institute in Issaquah, WA
  • TeleMental Health training
  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW), member in good standing since 1985
  • 15+ years personal experience as a family caregiver
  • Many personal experiences with loss, grief, and disability

MY FEES AND INSURANCE

I am a provider for Medicare Part B and most insurances. It is the client’s responsibility to check with their insurance to confirm benefits and coverage. Private pay is offered at competitive rates with a sliding scale for those who meet financial criteria.

Payments accepted by check only. Be sure to include your name or the patient ID found on your statement.