Anxiety & OCD Therapist- Building a life driven by values, not fear.
Maybe your mind never seems to turn off. Maybe you’ve always been the worrier, the responsible one, the planner, or the overthinker. Perhaps intrusive thoughts leave you questioning yourself, even though they don’t reflect who you are. Even when life is going well, it’s hard to relax because your mind quickly finds something else to worry about. You replay past mistakes, imagine worst-case scenarios, and end up being far harder on yourself than you would ever be on someone else. Sometimes anxiety looks like perfectionism, people-pleasing, endless researching, checking, or seeking reassurance. Deep down, you’re tired of living this way and want to trust yourself again.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and therapy can help. I’m Haley, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in helping young adults overcome anxiety and OCD. I believe we have one wild and precious life, and I don’t want anxiety to be the main character in yours. My goal is to help you reclaim the mental space that anxiety has taken from you so you can invest it in the people and experiences that matter most.
Credentials
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington #LH61176683
BA in Psychology from The Evergreen State College
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Plymouth State University
CPR Certified from American Red Cross
Background
In the past five years, my work has focused on treating young adults struggling with anxiety. Prior to establishing my private practice, I gained valuable experience in these roles: Crisis Hotline Volunteer, Residential Counselor for an Anxiety Treatment Center, Integrated Behavioral Therapist at Concord Hospital, Clinical Assistant for a Short-Term Assessment Program for at-risk youth, Community Mental Health Counselor, School-based Clinician, and Intake Therapist for an Eating Disorder Recovery Program.
Approach
Because everyone experiences anxiety differently, I tailor therapy to your needs. I draw from several evidence-based approaches, including mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention. Mindfulness helps you observe your thoughts without getting pulled into them. CBT helps you recognize and change the patterns that keep anxiety going. ACT helps you respond to difficult thoughts and emotions with greater self-compassion while staying connected to what matters most to you. When appropriate, I incorporate ERP, an evidence-based treatment that helps you gradually face fears without relying on avoidance or compulsions.
I take a “client-centered approach” which means I honor your process and prioritize what you would like to discuss. At the same time, I ask questions aimed at deepening your reflections and provide tools and perspectives that I sense will help you. I encourage clients to stay curious and open to new perspectives, often recommending books and podcasts that complement our work together. I emphasize goal setting to help you create meaningful change outside of our sessions. Ultimately, my hope is that therapy becomes a place where you not only find relief, but discover the confidence to build a life that’s no longer defined by anxiety.
Outside of Work
I identify as a cisgender, straight, woman. When I'm not facilitating sessions, I love spending time with my family, partner, and hairless cat Trinks. Singing and playing piano is a big part of my life. INFJ, 3w4, Virgo :) I am an avid outdoorswoman who enjoys hiking, biking, and swimming.