The Washington Therapy Fund is a wonderful group designed to support Black residents of Washington in obtaining mental health care. I currently serve as a provider in the Washington Therapy Fund Network and accept funds from this organization for therapy services.

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, or PSYPACT, is a national group that facilitates license portability. If psychologists meet the high standard of training and experience requirements of PSYPACT, they can be approved to practice in (as of now!) 31 states. As soon as my home state of Washington joined PSYPACT in 2022, I applied and was approved for inclusion in the their directory. If your state shows up on the PSYPACT map, that means we can work together.

The Ingersoll Gender Center is an organization run by, and for, transgender and gender nonconforming folks, which serves to provide community and networking resources. They also facilitate a Network of Affirming Healthcare Providers across various medical disciplines, of which I am a member. If you identify with this community and are looking for mental health services, I pledge to support you in your journey.

Therapy Den is a national network of culturally competent mental health professionals with a commitment to fight racism, homophobia, transphobia, and all other forms of discrimination. Therapy Den maintains a list of mental health providers who uphold these values available on their website for review. I identify strongly with the values of the Therapy Den community, and infuse this approach in my own clinical practice.

The American Psychological Association is a premier national network of psychologists in the United States. They work to advocate for access to mental health services for diverse groups. APA values upholding psychological science in clinical practice. I have been a member of APA since 2004, and have participated in Division 18 (Psychologists in Public Service), Division 35 (Psychology of Women), and Division 56 (Trauma Psychology). I am included in APA’s Psychologist Locator, a list of competent psychologists available for therapy services.

The Pierce County Medical Reserve Corps is compromised of medical and community volunteers whose mission it is to support residents at times of emergent need. They also do great work in fostering community partnerships in service of public health. I’m honored to work with this group of great folks!

Thriving Campus is an organization designed to support college students and college counseling centers in networking with community providers to increase mental health access. College students, especially those identifying as women, are especially vulnerable to experiencing trauma during this academic chapter of their lives. Thriving Campus maintains a list of providers (including myself) trained to support young adults with mental health challenges. If you are a student looking for off campus support, don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

The American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) serves the public by promoting the provision of quality psychological services through the examination and certification of professional psychologists engaged in specialty practice. I became board-certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology through ABPP in October 2018. I continue to work with the ABPP community to mentor junior psychologists in challenging themselves professionally to obtain board certification.

The Pro Choice Therapists directory is a wonderful resource for clients seeking providers who will affirm their reproductive health freedoms. I am a proud member of Pro Choice Therapists and welcome clients seeking therapy support as they move through reproductive health experiences or challenges.

I feel so grateful for the ten years I worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs, building relationships with Veteran families and supporting healing from trauma. I’m so glad that in my private practice, Renewal Psychology, I’ve partnered with the STAR Behavioral Health to stay connected with the military community. STAR Behavioral Health is an organization committed to increasing mental health care access for active duty military members, veterans, and their families. They’ve created a registry for providers who understand military culture and are trained in the treatments most needed for this population. I welcome both combat and noncombat Veterans, survivors of military sexual trauma, and their families to reach out to me for support.

Welltrack Connect is a group designed to provide access to mental health services to college students. The folks at Welltrack Connect collaborate with community providers to widen the net of mental health services available to students. I am included in the Welltrack Connect directory as a provider who values supporting young adults in challenging times.

The Traumatic Stress Institute (TSI) strives to help improve access to evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They host an online help desk, which includes resources for both clients and clinicians. I am included in the Traumatic Stress Institute directory of clinicians who are trauma-informed and skilled in trauma-focused psychological services.

The COVID Conscious Therapist Directory is comprised of clinicians who are sensitive to living through the realities of COVID-19. They believe that COVID conscious mental health should be accessible to everyone, and so do I. For some, COVID-19 has been a traumatic experience, including significant disability and loss of loved ones. I welcome clients with these lived experiences and commit to taking their concerns seriously.