Hello and welcome! I’m Mary and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) with a wide range of professional experience and unique expertise. I have a dual master’s degree in School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University, a PhD in Cultural Studies from Washington State University, and I’ve been Faculty in the Children’s Studies department at Eastern Washington University for the past 7 years. Additionally, I’m a Certified Kids Yoga Teacher, Certified Trauma Yoga Teacher, Certified Meditation Teacher, and Certified Children’s Anxiety Specialist. I’m currently training in Somatic Experiencing and highly involved in the emerging field of Walk & Talk Therapy.

I go beyond traditional talk therapy by combining embodied practices including mindfulness, yoga-based movement, Somatic Experiencing, Walk & Talk, art therapy, play therapy, and nature-based therapy with clinical methods such as CBT, DBT, ACT to create an experience that fosters deep connection and centers your unique needs. I work with clients ages 3-adult and specialize in anxiety, OCD, depression, identity issues, body image, self-esteem, stress management, school-related stress, ASD, and trauma. I believe connection is the key to a truly therapeutic experience and I work from a holistic, person-centered approach at all times.

For children and teens, I think many of the struggles we see are caused when they are unable to recognize and communicate their needs and when their bodies/minds/emotions are dysregulated. These struggles often stem from an internal need (security, connection, rest) that is not being met or is being negatively impacted by the external environment (school, home, peers, social media). My job is to teach skills for connection to self, self-regulation, and communication. I believe everyone has the capacity for change when they are in a supportive and explorative environment where they learn and practice skills for nervous system regulation, recognition of emotions and needs, healthy coping skills, a strong sense of identity, and empathic communication. I’m looking forward to working alongside you or your child to meet your goals toward growth and healing.