Hi again. My name is Christine. My interest in counseling stemmed from bigger questions I had about the world, healing, and what it means to journey with others deeply. I’m privileged to have found a field where I can authentically show up and support others in growth and healing. I’m often struck and inspired by the courage and vulnerability that my clients display, and my clinical work in life thus far has completely shaped and sharpened my abilities as a counselor.
Education & Experience
I graduated from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology in 2019. I appreciated that the emphasis of my school program was building the integrity of the person of the therapist, and valuing that the most healing aspect of therapy is the relationship between the counselor and client; above and beyond modality. I am licensed in the state of Washington as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LH 61536066).
My experience is varied in and out of the mental health field. I have experience with acuity clients in inpatient units and in YMCA CCORS, a crisis response program for youth and families in King County. I have worked significantly in the realm of child development, in families and classrooms, and event planning and service. As a counseling intern, I served students and community members at Edmonds College counseling center. My most recent role in an office-based community setting exposed me to diverse clients with a variety of presentations.
My Counseling Orientation
I work through the lenses of: psychodynamic, client-centered, attachment-based, strengths-based, and I draw upon cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and mindfulness skills. This means that I find value in exploring deeper areas of wounding and difficult patterns of relating that may have emerged that impact daily life and relationships, in addition to equipping you with practical tools for coping with struggles. I enjoy having a creative imagination and wide perspective for counseling.
Just for Fun
Beyond counseling, you’ll find me exploring the natural beauty of the PNW, curled up with a good book, TV show, or movie, writing, designing, creating great playlists, and enjoying meals with friends.