Welcome, Mothers!

I’m Michelle.

I love working with women who are somewhere on their journey of becoming a mother — whether considering, pursuing, grieving, or juggling — and needing to process all the emotional and relational complexities that bubble up in the meantime. My sweet spot is supporting mothers of young children in the months after maternity leave end, when the common postpartum supports taper off, and they are grappling with who they are and what they need now.

I welcome folks to show up as they are. I love collaborating with my clients in how to take in care and curiosity without judgment. My goal with all my clients is to teach them how to internalize my care so that they can offer kindness to themselves consistently.

Training & Experience

I received my Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology in 2019 from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. My therapeutic work settings include a group practice, boarding school, residential, international non-profit, and university counseling center. I have received advanced training and mentorship in narrative therapy, neurodiversity, and trauma-informed care. I am a relational psychotherapist and my approach is informed by attachment theory, EFT, and Psychodynamic theory. I utilize somatic and trauma-informed practices and I work from a strength-based and social justice framework.

Professional Development

I hold a Mental Health Counselor license (LH61506784) in Washington state. In my work, I consult regularly with colleagues, and actively pursue continuing education in my areas of focus. I am a Community Member of Shelterwood Collective for professional development support as well as Headway for third-party insurance billing services for my clients.

Therapeutic Offerings

I offer relational psychotherapy for individual adults who are navigating the “now what?” of change. I particularly focus on postpartum therapy support for mothers who are processing the transition of becoming a mother. Also, I partner with a perinatal yoga teacher to co-facilitate restorative, process groups for mothers of young children around the changes to their bodies, relationships, and identities — a process known as Matrescence. We have offered Maiden to Mother: Matrescence Mini Retreats and hope to offer similiar experiences in the future. If you’re ready for support, learn about what offerings might be a good fit for you in this season.