About Me

Connecting with others in a meaningful way is deeply important to me! With over 40 years of rich employment history as an Occupational Therapist working with individuals of all ages, I continue to actively research current topics pertinent to best practices. My passion and enthusiasm for strength-based treatment, collaboration, and flexibility have brought me requests for repeated trainings and consultations around topics such as neurodivergence, trauma-responsive treatment, somatosensory processing, anxiety management and more. Practical tools are provided that can be readily implemented, using evidence-based, mind-body strategies and drawing from an array of therapy styles. As a lifelong learner with a high energy level, it is an honor to provide customized trainings and consulting services. I look forward to working with you!

Schools & Organizations Served

Schools

Bellarmine Preparatory School, Tacoma, WA

Pacific Christian Academy, Federal Way, WA

Stadium High School, Tacoma, WA

Mount Tahoma High School, Tacoma, WA

Rainier Preparatory School, Seattle, WA

American School, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Organizations

Cascadia Training for Professional Development, Seattle, WA

Center for Therapeutic Intervention, Gig Harbor/Lacey, WA

Office of Superintendant of Public Instruction, CEC, Olympia, WA

Pierce County Counselors Association, Tacoma WA

Foster Parents Association of WA State, Bremerton WA

Community & Family Services Foundation, 6 locations, WA

Catholic Community Services, Tacoma, WA

YouthNetNW, Mt. Vernon, WA

Pasos Adelante Multisensory Center, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Adoption Learning Partners, Evanston, IL

Education:

My undergraduate degree is from Duke University, and my Occupational Therapy masters degree is from University of Pennsylvania. I've also acquired a Post-Masters Certificate in Attachment-Focused Therapy, and the Training for Trainers certificate from Community Resilience Initiative, an organization promoting awareness of adversity, neurodivergence, and resilience. I attend hours of ongoing continuing education annually.

Personal;

I'm the parent of four children, including two adopted at ages 5 and 12. I enjoy traveling to almost anywhere -- particularly to see penguins in the wild --attending musical plays, watching football, and gardening. I'm particularly fond of coffee and my dog, Java.