Doctoral Internship Training Team

I lead intern seminars on a variety of topics, co-lead groups, and provide primary supervision to trainees. I am also the Outreach Coordinator for the Counseling Center and work with Prevention & Wellness Services and other campus departments. I approach supervision from a developmental frame acknowledging that trainees come to internship with a vast array of clinical and life experiences and will continue to expand their knowledge, skills, and abilities through training at the Counseling Center. I highly value the supervisory relationship and endeavor to create a safe, open, and empowering experience for trainees as they continue to grow both personally and professionally.

Personal interests: Spending time in the San Juan Islands, cooking, gardening, running, quality time with family and friends, spending time outdoors, travel, and trying new places to eat!

“Forget regret or life is yours to miss.” – Rent

I co-facilitate groups and provide seminars. My supervision style is developmental as I take each individual where they are. I incorporate humor as much as possible in that relationship. I also have high expectations for Pre-Doctoral Interns and will help them set appropriate and realistic goals that are challenging while I also provide the support and supervision necessary for a safe environment to pursue those goals.

Personal interests: Spending time with my spouse and our pooch who is too cute for her own good; involvement with the Foster Care system; camping; backpacking; hiking; SUPing; reading; music; and road trips to strange and wonderful places.

“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.” – Jack Kerouac

I am the Assistant Director and Coordinator of Training at the WWU Counseling Center. In this role, I am involved in not only in the logistical and administrative aspects of the training program, but also in supervising and mentoring interns during their year at WWU. I also provide didactic seminars and co-facilitate groups with interns. My supervision style is an integration of developmental approaches within a relational/interpersonal framework. My goal in my work is to provide interns with supportive, nurturing, challenging, and growth-fostering experiences throughout their internship year.

Personal interests: I am a mom to two wonderfully mischievous kids, and this dominates my world. When not at work, I'm home with my family getting to know the area. I love cooking, reading, knitting, getting lost in a good television series, and nerding out with my partner.

“Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people.” – Fred Rogers

I lead intern seminars, co-lead groups, engage in clinical consultation with trainees, and provide primary supervision to trainees. I hold an Approved Supervisor designation with the Washington State Department of Health. I am also the Group Therapy Program Coordinator at the Counseling and Wellness Center and have a passion for group therapy. My supervision style incorporates developmental and growth-based concepts by meeting trainees where they are and building on their strengths. Additionally, I emphasize the importance of self-care, accountability and utilize humor within my approach.  

Personal Interests: Hiking; being in nature; yoga; mindfulness practice; watching comedies; listening to music; spending time with family, friends and pets.  

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better” - Maya Angelou