I'm Lois.
I'll help you face what's hard and stay right there with you while you do.
I'm a licensed therapist and certified life coach based in Issaquah, Washington. I work with women, men, and teens who are done just surviving and ready to actually understand themselves.
What I Do
My approach is direct and warm. I don't sugarcoat, and I don't let you stay comfortable in patterns that are keeping you stuck. At the same time, this is a space where nothing is off-limits and nothing is too much. I use a person-centered approach and draw from CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, but honestly, what makes the work is honesty.
My Background
I was born in the UK and have lived in the Pacific Northwest since 2005. I raised three adult children, went through divorce after a long marriage, made a complete career change at 50, and came out the other side with a clearer sense of who I am than I ever had before. That's not a small thing to say and it's the reason I can genuinely sit across from someone in the middle of it and say: I know what this costs, and I know it's possible to come through.
Who I Work With
Women navigating midlife, identity shifts, and the empty nest. Men dealing with stress, burnout, and the pressure to hold it all together. Teens who need a trusted adult outside the family. Anyone ready to stop performing and start living.
Credentials
MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University​​​
BA, International Relations
Trinity College
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Washington State - License #MC61302840
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All Are Welcome Here
This practice is inclusive and welcoming to all bodies, genders, religions, sexual identities, abilities, and relationships. All are welcome here.
