
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.