Connie is a Co-Founder and Director of Operations at the Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center (BTRC). She earned her doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University and holds licenses in Colorado (LPC) and Washington (LMHC). Her career spans roles in pediatric behavioral healthcare, intensive in-patient programs, university counseling centers, and private practice. Connie specializes in neuro-affirming care, advocating for undersupported groups such as neurodiverse individuals within the autism community, women, late-life identified individuals, and BIPOC communities. Her unique specialities include betrayal trauma, navigating the complexities of neurodivergence, and compulsive or addictive behaviors including sex and technology based addictions.

Connie takes a holistic and affirming approach to treatment, always considering the unique needs of each individual. Her expertise includes guiding individuals through challenges such as infidelity, problematic pornography use, and compulsive behaviors, while also addressing sensory needs, social needs, regulation skills, and communication styles. 

As a trauma-informed therapist, Connie understands the profound impact of trauma on the brain and body. She is a level four trained therapist in Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT), which she uses to help clients rapidly integrate trauma, fostering resilience and aiding in recovery. Additionally, Connie is both an APSATS-certified clinical partner specialist (CCPS) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), which gives her the ability to support and hold balanced space for both sides of a partnership when navigating the impacts of betrayal trauma, problematic sexual behaviors, sex addiction, and out-of-control technology-based behaviors. She acknowledges the distressing and disruptive effects these behaviors can have on her clients and their families and works to bring clients clarity and understanding so they can make changes and decisions that fit best for their life.  Her work aims to foster resilience, facilitate recovery, and deepen self-understanding.

Connie has also undergone rigorous training in comprehensive psychological assessments for a variety of diagnostic outcomes, including autism and ADHD. Her training has included integrating neuro-inclusive interventions and assessments into her sessions, autism evaluations, and assessment reports. By utilizing evidence-based practices, Connie is able to develop treatment plans and evaluations that are tailored to each client’s unique circumstances, fostering change and deepening self understanding.  

In her role as Director of Operations at the BTRC, Connie is driven to create a nurturing environment that promotes health and healing for all. She is deeply committed to establishing dynamic organizational strategies and policies that meet the evolving needs of clients and clinicians. Her responsibilities encompass overseeing business procedures, coordinating daily operations, providing administrative supervision, and fostering an inclusive atmosphere. Beyond her administrative role, Connie is one of the primary therapists for the Resilience Through Betrayal intensive programs in Bellevue, WA.

 

Education & Credentials:

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) 

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MA)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State (LMHC) 

Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado State (LPC)

APSATS Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS)

Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)

Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT): Levels 1-4

Certified ETT Complex Trauma Therapist 

ETT Certified Somatic Psychotherapist