Built on grit. guided by care.
The care you deserve, the privacy you need—tailored to you.
compassionate, trauma-informed care
What is grit?
Grit is the mental, emotional, and physical resilience within you—the strength and passion to persevere, adapt, grow, and pursue meaningful goals over time.
Grit isn’t something you’re born with or that is often explicitly taught; it’s developed through challenging lived experience and strengthened through support, skill-building, and intentional effort. Recent studies suggest that grit is a leading trait in determining a person’s achievement.
At GRIT Therapy, our goal is to help you cultivate this trait and build resilience so you can move forward with clarity, strength, and achieve your own definition of success.
welcome
Welcome to GRIT Therapy, a private-pay practice that prioritizes your privacy, autonomy, and safety. We understand that using insurance can sometimes create challenges due to documentation requirements, diagnoses, or long-term implications of accessing care. That is why we’re committed to creating a different experience, one that is more flexible, personalized, and tailored to your needs, without the need to explain yourself to insurers. Whether you’re dealing with stress, trauma, or a life transition, you deserve a space that feels safe, respectful, and truly your own.
Below, you’ll find a brief overview of our specialties and services. We invite you to explore the different sections of our website to learn more about how we can work together.
Specialties
Trauma & Healing | Anxiety & Overwhelm | Depression | Stress & High-Demand Environments
approach
Explore what matters to you through my collaborative, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach.
therapy options
I offer in-person therapy in Gig Harbor, Washington on Wednesday and therapy throughout Washington State via secure video on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays by appointment only.