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
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Washington State - License #MC61302840
All Are Welcome Here
This practice is inclusive and welcoming to all bodies, genders, religions, sexual identities, abilities, and relationships. All are welcome here.
