Hi! My name is Maura and I use she/her pronouns. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington, as well as a registered Dance/Movement Therapist. I take a special interest in helping people reconnect with their body’s non-verbal language and deepen their understanding of how this relates to their life experiences and identity. I find the intersection between the therapeutic use of movement and traditional ‘talk’ therapy to be a powerful inroad to expanding our understanding of our own emotions. 

I feel passionately about protecting, and empowering ALL bodies, and with this comes an ever-growing awareness of the ways in which our culture can oppress, harm, and stigmatize bodies and identities. I approach my work through a trauma-informed lens; understanding that the beliefs and behaviors we might be coming to therapy for may also be the very resources that have served to keep us safe and protected against various systems of marginalization. I take a particular interest in joining clients as they confront the many messages we receive about how our bodies ‘should’ look, feel, or move.  

I see clients as the experts of their own bodies and experiences. My approach to therapy is highly collaborative, as I take a focus on building a safe space and relationship that invites in my client’s personal narratives. I attempt to meet my clients wherever they may be on their journey and join them in deepening our collective understanding of their story. 

In my free time, I enjoy exploring the beautiful PNW, spending quality time with my dogs, Zeus and Hercules, cooking and sharing food with loved ones, escaping into reality tv, and (of course) a good dance party!

-Maura

Meet Zeus & Hercules, Maura’s dogs.

Education

Bachelors of Art in Dance and Psychology – Beloit College

Masters of Arts in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling – Columbia College Chicago

Licenses & Certifications 

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (#MC60885895)

Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT-2346)

Professional Associations 

American Dance Therapy Association