- Client-centered care
- Trauma-informed work
- Mindful approaches
About Tina
Her style is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions often start with what matters most to the client that day. She listens for patterns, practical barriers, and sources of strength, then works with each person to set clear, manageable goals.
Tina uses several approaches to match the moment and the need. Client-centered work keeps the person and their values central. Emotionally-focused methods look at how feelings and connection shape relationships. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, may be used for processing disturbing memories when that fits the situation.
Mindfulness practices and existential questions are woven in as useful tools for coping and meaning-making. She also draws on motivational interviewing to support behavior change like improving sleep, addressing addictions, or managing medical coping tasks. The aim is practical change that fits everyday life.
Tina works with a wide range of concerns listed on her profile, including living with health challenges and caregiver stress. People who prefer a collaborative, steady, and experienced clinician often find her approach helpful when making big life adjustments.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client's lead and honoring their values. Online sessions using this approach center on listening, clarifying goals, and adapting strategies that fit the client's daily life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and change interaction patterns that affect relationships. When offered online, EFT sessions can guide emotion-focused conversations and teach new ways of responding to one another. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a method for processing distressing memories; when it is appropriate, elements of EMDR can be adapted into remote work under a clinician's guidance.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tina will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for a while and adjusting course based on how the client feels and what progress is made.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy schedule and fewer travel demands. Online work can make it simpler to add short check-ins, manage caregiver responsibilities, or schedule sessions around medical appointments. Because formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, as well as living with health challenges, caregiver stress, and identity issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and practical, focusing on what the client wants to change and building small, achievable steps toward those goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns, including trauma, grief, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She is listed as an LMHC, practicing in Washington.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats can I expect?
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.