Hi, I'm Abby. I'm so glad you're here.
I work with individuals and couples who feel disconnected and want to feel more connected to themselves and the people they love. If something in this feels familiar, I invite you to keep reading to learn more about me and my work.
Background & Qualifications
Professional Experience
I spent seven years working as an elementary school teacher before realizing how much I cared about helping people build confidence, resilience, and stronger relationships, which led me to pursue a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. I now work in private practice in Richland, WA, where I see clients and support them in navigating challenges, deepening self-understanding, and building more meaningful and secure connections in their lives.
Education & Credentials
I hold a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University and am in the process of obtaining my Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (LMFTA) credential in Washington State. I practice under the supervision of Dennis Eames, MS, LMFT.
I have completed additional training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, including the Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy Essentials. Emotionally Focused Therapy is a well-researched, evidence-based approach that helps individuals and couples understand patterns, process emotions, and build more secure, lasting connections.
My Counseling Approach
Relational & Attachment-Based
We all carry pieces of our past into how we see ourselves and how we relate to others. In our work, we slow things down and look closely at what’s happening between you and the people you care about. As things begin to make more sense, you can start to feel more steady, more at ease, and more connected to yourself and others.
Emotionally Focused
Meaningful change begins when you can understand and experience what’s happening inside you. In our work, we take the time to gently explore those emotions in a way that feels safe and supported, so you can begin to move through what’s been weighing on you and feel more connected in your life and relationships.
Care That Feels Genuine
I care deeply about the people I work with, and I bring that care into every part of our work together. I show up not just as a therapist, but as someone who is truly with you in what you’re going through. You’ll be met with warmth, curiosity, and respect as we make sense of things together, and I’ll stay with you through the hard and uncertain moments while also recognizing the growth that’s happening along the way.
The Heart of My Work
This work is rooted in my belief that when something feels off in our lives or relationships, it often comes down to disconnection from ourselves, from others, or both. I’ve seen how people can begin to understand themselves more deeply, reconnect, and create relationships that feel more steady and real. It’s a privilege to be part of that process and to support you as you move toward something that feels more secure, meaningful, and fulfilling.
The Person Behind the Practice
I’ve always been drawn to relationships, how they shape us, how they can ground us, stretch us, and sometimes leave us feeling disconnected in ways that are hard to explain. Because of that, connection is something I don’t take lightly. Some of my favorite moments are the simplest ones. Sitting on the porch with my husband after the kids go to bed, watching the sunset and talking about everything from deep life things to something completely silly. Or being at the park with my family, laughing and just being together. To me, connection looks like being able to talk about both the highs and the lows, feeling known, and making time for the people who matter.
I’m someone who cares deeply, and I show that through how I show up. When I’m with someone, they have my full attention. I’m not rushing in with advice, I’m listening, present, and genuinely with them. The people in my life often experience me as someone who reaches out, makes time, and reminds them they matter.
I’m also human and always growing. I value reflecting, staying open, and continuing to learn about myself and the people around me. I carry that curiosity into every part of my life.
Outside of my work, I feel most like myself when I’m getting a good workout in, exploring, and spending time with people I love. You’ll often find me running along the river, hiking Badger Mountain, or lifting weights at the hym. Or saying yes to something spontaneous, like a last minute road trip with my husband. I’m drawn to stories in all forms, whether through a book, a memoir, or a meaningful conversation.
The way I live my life is the same way I show up in my work. I bring that same care, curiosity, and respect for connection into the therapy room. I believe that even in the middle of distance or pain, people can begin to understand each other more deeply, reconnect, and create something that feels more steady and meaningful. It’s something I don’t take lightly.