Hi! Welcome to my private practice website!  I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a registered Art Therapist (ATR) & have been working with clients since 2001.  

In my private practice, I work with individuals, ages 10 to adult.  Clients have described me as creative, kind, resourceful and effective. I’m a strengths based therapist and have training in art therapy, trauma, CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), ACT (acceptance & commitment therapy ) DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) skills and mindfulness.  Using my training and experience, I enjoy helping clients overcome challenges, build healthier relationships, and learn coping tools for ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, chronic pain and/or everyday stress. At the end of our time together, I want my clients to feel empowered and capable of making positive changes.

In addition to my private practice, I've also worked in several IOPs (intensive outpatinet programs).  Most recently, I worked at The Canyons in Santa Monica providing EMDR and art therapy sessions to clients who were in recovery.  I also worked part time at Reflections, which was an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Olympia Medical Center.  (It closed in April 2020 due to Covid).  All of the clients at Olympia had a mental health diagnosis, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar or schizophrenia. Most of them also had a history of trauma and a high ACE (adverse childhood events) score.  I really enjoyed being part of the Canyons and Reflections teams. Whether in IOP or in private practice, it is an honor & privilege to be part of someone's journey.

Please have a look around at my website and reach out; let me know if you have any questions or if you’d like more information.  Thank you!   -Kim