About

Cultivating the ESLT™ Modality

Early in my clinical practice—building on my decades in public education—I recognized a clear pattern: the traditional office-bound “four walls” of clinical therapy isn't always the right fit for every young person. For bright youth navigating severe anxiety, neurodivergent burnout, dysregulation, or school avoidance, sitting face-to-face in a clinical office setting can unintentionally heighten nervous system stress or trigger an internal freeze response.

Youth thrive on active, experiential engagement. I know and believe this at my pedagogical, research, and clinical core.

To bridge this gap, I cultivated Eco-Somatic Locomotor Therapy™ (ESLT™)—a specialized modality that takes therapy out of rigid office settings and into the outdoor trails. By pairing forward bilateral movement with real-time somatic tracking, ESLT™ provides a structured space to learn somatic tools, process side-by-side with peers, and practice self-regulation skills.

A Rigorous Clinical & Systemic Foundation

My practice is anchored by deep academic and clinical preparation:

• Dual Master’s Degrees in School Counseling and Educational Leadership.

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA WA# 70110648) & Licensed School Counselor in Washington State.

• Dedicated to Advanced Scholarship & Study in Mental Health Counseling and Social Justice Leadership.

This rare integration of school system administrative insight, educational systems knowledge, and advanced clinical training allows me to examine youth challenges through both a broad systemic and a deeply personal, somatic lens. I genuinely believe in helping youth become their own internal sources of strength, wisdom, and healing.

My Clinical Commitment

These foundations shape every aspect of my work. I offer a grounded, affirming, and highly compassionate space where:

• Autonomy & Lived Experience Are Honored: Meeting youth exactly where their nervous system is today.

• Evidence-Based Care Is Integrated: Blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Verbal (non-touch) Somatic Processing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy into a dynamic, integrative experiential modality.

• Systemic Insight Meets Individualized Support: Dismantling barriers, honoring diversity and fostering authentic resilience.

My True North

30+ Years in Education Leadership • Dual Master’s Degrees • Grounded in systemic insight, licensed clinical practice, and continuous professional learning. I am committed to evidence-based, intentional practices that support young people and their families.