Wild rising
therapy
About the owner
It may be reassuring to learn a little about who I am, how I work, and what drew me to this field.
I am a mental health counselor who offers compassionate, trauma-informed support to teens (13+) and adults navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, and the complexities of daily life. I work with individuals experiencing life transitions, navigating complex relationships, managing social anxiety, or feeling stretched thin by the many roles they hold. Many people come to therapy feeling disconnected from themselves or unsure of what they need next, and my role is to help make space for that exploration.
I aim to provide a collaborative and respectful space where clients can explore their inner experiences, strengthen their relationship with themselves, and develop more grounded, resilient ways of coping. I often draw from Internal Family Systems to support clients in understanding their thoughts, emotions, and body responses in ways that honor their lived experience, values, and autonomy. My work is guided by curiosity, warmth, and a touch of humor, with an emphasis on honesty, compassion, and pacing that feels sustainable.
I earned my undergraduate degree from The Evergreen State College, where I majored in Social Justice and Empowerment Studies. My studies focused on systemic racism, barriers to mental health care, and access to safety and resources, with an emphasis on resilience-based approaches, self-efficacy, and individual and community trauma recovery. This foundation continues to inform my work in culturally responsive, trauma-informed mental health counseling and equity-centered care.
I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and approach therapy with deep respect for the courage it takes to begin healing at any stage of life. Outside of my clinical work, I live a small homesteading life with my family, raising chickens and the occasional goose. I bring the same respect for pacing, nervous system regulation, and sustainable personal growth into the therapy space, supporting adults navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, and chronic overwhelm.
Mission and Values
Mission
My mission is to offer therapy that is grounded in equity, compassion, and respect for the full complexity of being human. I believe that healing within ourselves has ripple effects beyond the therapy room, shaping how we relate to others, our communities, and the world around us. Therapy is not just about reducing symptoms, but about supporting people in reconnecting with themselves in ways that foster dignity, agency, and meaningful connection.
Values
Equity and Justice
I believe mental health care should acknowledge the real impact of systemic oppression, including racism, sexism, ableism, classism, fatphobia, and other forms of marginalization. Therapy does not happen in a vacuum, and I work with an awareness of how social, cultural, and political systems shape our lives. My goal is to offer care that is responsive, respectful, and grounded in a commitment to fairness and justice.
Diversity and Inclusion
I value and affirm people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, body sizes, neurotypes, genders, sexual orientations, relationship structures, and family systems. I strive to create a space where difference is not something to be explained or defended, but something that is welcomed and honored.
LGBTQIA2S+ Affirmation
This is an affirming space for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. I believe gender and sexuality are diverse and deeply personal, and I approach this work with respect for self-identification, exploration, and lived experience.
Spiritual and Religious Respect
I respect and welcome people of all spiritual, religious, and non-religious backgrounds. Whether faith is central, evolving, complicated, or absent in your life, it is treated with care and curiosity rather than assumption. Therapy is guided by your beliefs and values, not imposed ones.
Collaboration and Self-Leadership
I believe people already carry inner wisdom and resilience, even when it feels hard to access. Therapy is a collaborative process that supports self-leadership rather than dependence, helping you build trust within yourself and move toward a life that feels more authentic and sustainable.
Social Awareness and Responsibility
I recognize the importance of human rights, community care, and collective well-being. While therapy remains centered on you, I believe personal healing is connected to broader social change. As we strengthen our relationship with ourselves, we often find greater capacity to engage with the world in ways that are aligned with our values
Land Acknowledgment
Wild Rising Therapy acknowledges that it operates on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Coast Salish peoples: including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Stillaguamish, and Muckleshoot People, whose ancestors lived, traveled, and cared for this place long before the arrival of settlers. We honor their enduring connection to these lands, waters, and communities, and recognize that this acknowledgment must be paired with ongoing learning, support for Indigenous sovereignty, and authentic relationships with Indigenous communities today.
