Hi, I’m André

I’m a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

I do outdoor therapy with men at Tacoma-area parks & beaches. I also provide Mental Health Counseling to people anywhere in Washington state via telehealth (online therapy).

What therapy is like with me

My purpose as a therapist is to create a safe and empowering space for you to rediscover yourself. I value building a relationship with my clients, and I bring a balance of humor, calm, and insight to our sessions. Whether we meet online or outdoors, I believe therapy should be a comfortable experience. My approach emphasizes self-understanding and encourages movement in directions that add peace to your life. Carl Rogers said it best: “When I accept myself just as I am, then I change.” This is my hope for our work together.

My Experience & Education

Education

  • 2012 | Master of Arts in Education | Counseling | University of Puget Sound

  • 2009 | Bachelor of Arts | Sociology & Communication | Pacific Lutheran University

    • Double major in Sociology, with a concentration in family & gender, & Communication Studies

  • 2025 | Coming soon | Graduate Certificate | Ecotherapies | Lewis & Clark College

Clinical Experience

I have 10+ years of experience as a counselor in public schools and as a case manager for adults with barriers to entering the workforce. I have been in private practice since Summer 2023.


Trainings

  • Applying Internal Family Systems as a Trauma Informed Approach to Treat Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders

  • Rupture and Repair in Relationships: Using Internal Family Systems to Reconnect after Conflict

  • An Internal Family Systems Approach to Foster Secure Internal Attachment

  • Internal Family Systems for Trauma, Anxiety and Grief: Clinical Tools to Connect Clients to their Parts for Deeper Healing

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 2 Day Intensive ACT Training

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

  • Being Neurodivergent in a Neurotypical World

My License

I hold an Associate* Mental Health Counselor license (LMHCA), which you can check here.
I will soon be independently licensed. My license # is currently: MC61435462.

Under supervision means I’m being mentored by a counselor with more experience thank me. I consult with her in order to grow into the best therapist I can be. My supervisor’s name is Andrea Lahr, MSW, LMHC and you can check her credentials here. Her license # is #LH60563533

*Some insurances do not reimburse out-of-network costs for therapy with associate-level clinicians. Please call the number on the back of your insurance card to verify your benefits. In order to take insurance, I used Andrea’s license. We will place her number on your bill if you intend to submit a claim to your insurance for out-of-network benefits.

Contact me!