A good therapist helps you feel safe enough to show yourself—and reflects what they see in you with care. In that space of seeing and being seen, through vulnerability and exposure, strength and clarity begin to emerge. Truth comes into focus, and long-hidden inner treasures are revealed—ready for you to reclaim and use. 

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As both a therapist and an artist, I’m drawn to a process that feels deeply familiar. It’s rooted in a world of trust, spontaneity, and embodied exploration. Through this creative unfolding, we discover clarity—and give birth to something entirely new. Needed not only by us, but by the world around us. This work is challenging—and also uplifts, expands, and transforms.

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Raised in the Pacific Northwest by parents who fled the former Soviet Union as refugees, I grew up with the impact of intergenerational trauma woven into every aspect of family life. From some relatives, I learned viscerally what it is to be free and alive on the surface, while feeling trapped and dead inside. I also observed how, despite adversity, others managed to live lives full of connection, meaning, play, growth, and joy.

 

I developed an insatiable interest in psychology, which I pursued by reading a lot and talking to anyone who would listen about my questions: Why do we feel what we feel? How can we improve our relationships? How come some people thrive in the face of adversity while others only survive? How do we free ourselves from the past, not just on the surface, but in a deeper way that allows us true freedom and aliveness?
 

Growing up between cultures, I understand the alienation of the outsider in a world that fears difference. I’ve also experienced the healing power of authentic connection. Through my own therapy, I discovered the profound impact of a supportive relationship in processing past experiences, finding freedom, and deepening life’s meaning. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and empowered to access your inner wisdom, take risks, and make lasting changes.

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Outside of work, I find joy in play, movement, creativity, and connection with nature and loved ones. I enjoy exploring the outdoors, drumming, singing, dancing, storytelling, and teaching what I’ve learned about self-love, community, and caring for the Earth.

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