Licensed Mental Health Counselor
(she/her)
Piper believes our minds and bodies are often trying to communicate unheard needs, which can be overlooked within busy day to day responsibilities and schedules. Piper views therapy as an opportunity to slow down and create that space, tap into our intuition, and learn how to care for ourselves in new ways.
PIPER’S STORYPiper knew that she wanted a career that allowed her to help others from the age of 7. She has spent more than a decade in jobs that provided opportunities to work with folks of all different ages, walking many different paths of life. Through these experiences, she uncovered her desire to join with and assist individuals in their journeys towards personal growth through developing a trusting relationship and offering a safe, therapeutic space. Piper explored several ways to do this work, including occupational therapy, massage therapy and music therapy. After obtaining a Bachelors in Psychology, she ultimately knew that mental health counseling was where she could best use her passion to work in service of others. However, her experience with different approaches to wellbeing served to highlight the importance of holistic care, leading her to pursue her Masters at Bastyr University. Piper’s holistic outlook remains deeply ingrained in her therapeutic approach and worldview. In her personal life, Piper enjoys all things outdoors, moving her body through weight lifting, hiking and dancing, and sharing meals with loved ones.
Piper practices from a strengths-based, values-driven approach, where you are the expert on the direction you’d like to go in therapy based on what resonates with you and how you would like to live your life. Some perspectives that ground Piper’s therapeutic style include identifying values, exploring relational dynamics, psycho-education and somatic exercises. Piper is a trauma-informed clinician who utilizes a holistic, multiculturally conscious approach that centers your unique needs and story, whether that includes verbal processing, expressive arts exercises, physical and emotional grounding, or simply a safe space and an empathetic ear.
Piper recognizes the pressures placed upon individuals by an inequitable society and believes it is essential to use a contextual view of each person’s unique identities and challenges. Her practice is always multiculturally conscientious and she has experience working with individuals from many different intersecting backgrounds. She specializes in trauma-informed care and is eager to continue expanding her knowledge through additional training in trauma-focused modalities, such as Internal Family Systems, Somatic therapy and EMDR.
Therapy is an exceptionally personal journey and can be daunting to step into. If you are still on the fence about whether therapy is right for you at this time, rest assured that no issue is too small or too large to seek support. Piper would be honored to offer a welcoming and safe space where together you can appreciate the gift of care and acknowledgment that you are offering yourself through this process, while working towards the life you envision for yourself.
We welcome all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, sizes, and abilities.