About Barbie
Using Person-Centered, Acceptance and Commitment, attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral, Strength-Based, and trauma-focused therapies to help women and mothers examine what is no longer purposefully serving their lives.
My approach will help you separate who you are from the issues you are dealing with so you no longer feel like they define you or have power over you.
Fellow Travelers
It is not beyond me that my experiences mirror the challenges my clients face. I've walked paths shadowed by trauma and grief, having weathered the profound loss of my parents and ventured through the intricate terrain of adoption. Life has led me through diverse landscapes, including divorce, single motherhood, and pursuing a new career.
Amidst these transitions, I've encountered doubt and isolation. The uncertainty had me questioning my resilience and struggling with self-limiting beliefs. It was hard to recognize when help was needed and muster the courage to seek it.
I also know that reaching out signifies an opportunity for change and the promise of hope.
In my sacred role as a guide, I traverse these narratives with you. Our stories may differ, yet our emotions resonate across the human experience. I am here to witness your journey and lend my wisdom as both a fellow traveler and a trained professional. I will hold space for your vulnerabilities and aspirations alike.
Life's imperfections shape us, and change is our constant companion. I approach this journey with empathy. Let's do this together, embracing the hope that change brings.
Training & Experience
I'm licensed in Washington State as a Mental Health Counselor Associate (#MC61213850)
Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University 2021
Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix 2016
Member of the American Counseling Association
Member of the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association
Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a certified mental health peer specialist
I have experience working as a mental health case manager and advocate for sexual assault victims
I’m trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Grief Counseling, and Sexual Assault Awareness
I Work With Women Who Are…
Navigating motherhood is tough. Counseling can help you manage anxiety and stress, find balance, reduce guilt, and build a strong foundation for your family's well-being and personal growth.
Healing from trauma is possible. I can assist in processing emotions, building resilience, and creating a safe space to foster gradual recovery and renewed hope.
Living life after loss brings mixed emotions. Therapy can empower you to rediscover your identity, engage in life and forge a new path filled with purpose and passion.
Embarking on a new career journey can be daunting. Therapy can help you navigate change, boost confidence, and develop strategies to transition and thrive in your chosen path successfully.
A bird sitting in a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking because its trust is not in the branch but in its own wings.
