In 2016, after over 15 years working in social work spaces and over 4 years practicing as a therapist with a passion for treating trauma, I received an extremely low raise upon receiving my LICSW. I was afraid I would no longer be able to pay my rent and survive in my field. I was shattered, but I didn’t let it stop me.

As a result, I took the leap to start Illuminate Transformation, my private practice. In this time, I have worked in both group and solo practice serving people with trauma and dissociation. I have learned so much from so many amazing people, becoming certified in Trauma and Dissociation through the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, trained in EMDR pending certification this year, and even becoming a Certified Geek Therapist, using geek culture as a language for helping clients using evidenced-based practices. Ten years later, I am still going strong. One of my mottos is “always be teachable”, and I am excited to learn Somatic Experiencing starting this fall.

Through it all, I have managed to keep this practice alive through many ups and downs. I have a passion for helping other professionals, spending years running consultation groups and offering individual consultation to other providers. Now, as a Washington Approved supervisor, I am providing clinical supervision to associates seeking their own licensure and starting their own practices.