Life Now
I am a Washingtonian. I grew up on the west side and I have also lived many years on the east side of the Cascades where I reside now.
These days when I am not working, I spend time with my amazing husband. Between us we have three adult children. Thankful for second chances, we have learned that life can be beautiful after hard times. We like to visit our friends and family, spend time gardening and enjoying nature.
Some of my favorite past times are growing flowers, photography, reading, and writing and walking the beach or nature trails. I’ve dabbled with painting, refurbishing furniture, wood burning, sewing and design. I love to try new things. I look forward to learning more about you.
Education & Licensure
o Master of Social work from Eastern Washington University, 2013
o Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, State of WA License Number LW60946665
o Washington State approved supervisor for Social Work License
o EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) Certified
o Lifespan Integration (LI) Level I Trained
o Child Mental Health Specialist
o Religious Trauma Certified
o CBT + Trained
o Bachelor of Applied Science in Multicultural Studies with dual minors in Counseling and Religious Studies, 2003
Experience
Volunteer and work experiences have provided me with rich opportunities to work with people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds.
o Three months in Peru for an Internship learning from women and children in poverty situations.
o Leading grief groups for low-income and homeless senior citizens in Seattle.
o Mentoring inner city youth at Seattle Urban Academy.
o Providing career counseling to high school students in Aberdeen.
o Assisting college students with conflict resolutions and on campus employment at Central Washington University.
My clinical work as a therapist over the last 11 years has primarily been with the underserved populations of the Yakama Nation, migrant workers of the lower valley, disabled and senior adults, as well as youth at risk with the WISe Program.
All these experiences have solidified my passion to provide compassionate healing within the sacred space of therapy in a way that fully represents the ethics and values I hold dear. I’ve learned so much from these amazing communities. I love learning and take each opportunity to expand my knowledge and expertise.
Life Experience
Hey there! I’m Tina.
I understand first-hand just how healing therapy can be, and the challenges that come along with finding a therapist that is the right fit.
As a survivor of trauma, traumatic grief, and religious trauma, I was able to heal through my own experience of therapy. Along the way I was also supported by my faith, spirituality, family and friends. It was a process that was well worth the time and investment in myself.
As a therapist for 11 years now, I have helped countless clients find that same freedom to move on from the past and start living a healthy future. It’s possible. It really is!
It’s one of the many reasons that as a therapist I’m passionate about helping my clients heal from trauma, grief and anxiety.
Faith and Spirituality
I place high value on the dignity and worth of all people. My own faith and spiritual practices have helped me look at things from different perspectives and be open to new ideas. It is important to me to provide high quality therapeutic care, within my scope of practice, to people from any walk of life, LGBTQ+, people with or without faith or spiritual traditions. Every treatment plan is unique to the person in front of me and we can incorporate what works for you.
Heart of Grace is a place where you can feel safe and be yourself without judgement. As a trauma specialist, I have encountered many individuals facing religious trauma and coercive control. Some are deconstructing their faith and others are not. I believe in partnering with you right where you are at in your journey and promise to give you space to grow and heal and find your way to the freedom you need.
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