Doctoral Internship Training Team

I facilitate intern seminars, co-lead groups, and engage in consultation with trainees.  I provide individual supervision and occasionally facilitate group supervision. I tend toward a developmental and competency-based approach to supervision.

Personal Interests: Spending time with my dogs, family and friends, playing and watching sports, being outside, reading, and thinking about potential research projects

“Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion. The potential for greatness lives within each of us.” - Wilma Rudolph

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, live the life you’ve imagined.” – Henry David Thoreau

I facilitate intern seminars on different topics, co-lead groups, and provide primary supervision. I draw primarily from the competency-based model of supervision and tailor supervision according to interns’ individual needs and strengths. I try to build upon interns existing competencies and increase skills and confidence through a balance of challenge and support. As a supervisor, I value genuineness and openness and exploring interpersonal and multicultural processes in supervision and counseling.

Personal interests: Reading, outdoor and physical activities, cooking, playing with my pet cat.

“Worthiness does not have prerequisites.” – Brene Brown

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