Hi, I'm Yvonne.

I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Seattle, and I specialize in two things that are deeply connected: helping children and teens feel understood and helping parents feel supported in their journey.

I work with children using play as the primary therapeutic language. Kids don't need to have words for what they're carrying — play gives them a natural way to express, process, and heal. My role is to follow their lead, build trust, and create a space where they can be exactly themselves.

I work with teens using expressive modalities such as art, and sand tray therapy. These approaches allow the person to externalize thoughts and feelings without relying solely on spoken words.

I also work with adults navigating the emotional experience of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. These are some of the most transformative — and sometimes most disorienting — experiences a person can go through. Whether you're managing perinatal anxiety, processing a difficult birth, or simply feeling like you've lost track of yourself, I want to offer support that's honest, evidence-based, and authentic.

My approach draws on my training in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Sessions are collaborative and tailored to the individual and/or family. I see clients in-office in Seattle and via telehealth throughout Washington State.

I'm glad you're here.