About

Nestle, former co-therapist

I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and have been passionate about becoming a therapist since I was in middle school. I am curious, supportive, and charismatic.  I strongly value close relationships in my life. For fun, I enjoy spending time with these important people, chasing after my kids, and being outside.

I am a professional member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), the Washington State Association of Licensed Mental Health Counselors, and the National Honors Society in Psychology: PsiChi.

​To read the Seattle Times article of my therapeutic work with a child coping with bullying, click here.

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Education and Licensure

• BS in Psychology and Child Development, Whittier College, California
• MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Washington
• Marriage and Family Therapist, WA (Liscence#: MFT.LF.60682827)
• Graduate of the Behavioral Tech Training Institute (BTTI) OCD/ERP program (via the International OCD Foundation), graduate of Pediatric BTTI, and advanced trainings via IOCDF
• Training in administering SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
• Gottman Level 1 Certification (for couples therapy)
• Prepare-Enrich Certified (for Pre Marital and Couples therapy)
• Certificate of Professional Studies in Adlarian Psychology
• WA State DOH approved supervisor

Professional Experience

• University of California Irvine Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Patient Advocate
• Camps for youth with disabilities
• Youth Eastside Services agency and school based child and family mental health counselor
• Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS) groups assistant
• Overlake Hospital Emergency Room Social Worker
• Child Protective Services Social Service Specialist
• City of Redmond, Ameri Corps Volunteer, working with at-risk youth
• ​Crisis response counselor for crises in school districts.
• Board member of Family Systems Therapists Northwest (2019-2021)