My name is Kristy and I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington State (LW61629076) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-16343) in Arizona. I work with individuals (21+) and believe in the power of therapy to instill hope and support reconnection to the self. It is a place where you can be heard and seen in a way that you likely do not experience in life. 

My style is integrative- bridging the mind and the body. My area of expertise is in Somatic Therapy which supports clients to attune to their nervous system and release chronic stress. Memories, beliefs, and stress get locked into the autonomic nervous system. We cannot think our way out of traumatic or generalized stress. An integrative therapy approach engages all aspects of you- your thoughts, beliefs, feelings, intuition, impulses, and physiological sensations. 

Additionally, I work from a solution-focused and Internal Family Systems (parts-work) framework, believing that change is possible at any stage of life! Using a combination of mindfulness, cognitive, and somatic approaches, we work collaboratively to achieve your goals and deepen the discovery of the self. My 30 years of professional experience has given me a rich perspective about the human journey and the nature of resiliency. I am humbled to do this work.

In Washington State, I am in-network with Aetna, Regence, and more and in process with United Health. Cash pay is also an option. If I am in process of paneling with your insurance, we'll transition to  insurance billing once I'm in-network.

If you do not see your insurance listed, you can complete the Request an Appointment form and confirm my status with your insurance.