Joan views the individual in the context of relationship, both relationship to themselves and to others. Relational issues in both these internal and external systems are the focus of treatment. Essential to the therapeutic experience is the Therapist and Client's development of a therapeutic alliance based on respect support, insight and clarity.  We value working in a natural humble attitude with humor as our companion. The clients improved functioning will be impacted experientially through increased self awareness and personalized skills to help relieve suffering and increase their life satisfaction. 

Joan has worked as a therapist with Individuals, children and families for over 30 years. Most recently Managing a staff of Mental Health Therapists and Substance Use Disorder Professionals treating Youth and their families in the Muckleshoot Tribal Community. 

I am here to work with you, to help you live more deeply connected to yourself and your life's purpose as you experience it. As a seasoned therapist who is committed to providing the best counseling I can offer, I still see you as the expert on your life. The counseling process will strengthen your ability to address the difficult places you experience and further your understanding of your value and the meaning of your life. 

Areas of specialization include; anxiety, depression, grief/loss, family conflict,  sexual abuse, stress related concerns, child behavioral and parenting concerns and life transitions. 

I am a trauma-informed, relational, depth therapist. The foundation of my therapeutic view is rooted in Humanism and Gestalt. Over the years, I have found it useful for my therapeutic orientation to remain broad and integrative.