Mare graduated with her Masters degree in social work from Widener University in 2015. She has maintained her clinical license through continued education with a focus in clinical practice on post traumatic stress and growth, holistic and mindful based therapy, play therapy, suicidality, and grief and loss.

Mare enjoys working with children as young as 5, adolescents, and families. She specializes in issues of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and self harm, post traumatic stress disorder, behavioral concerns, postpartum mental health, terminal and chronic medical issues, and grief and loss.

Mare meets clients where they are to create a unique and safe therapeutic relationship promoting healing, empowerment, and overall well-being. Mare cultivates a growth mindset in both her professional and personal life believing new abilities and skills can be developed through practice.

Mare enjoys hiking, practicing yoga, and loves to read. She enjoys spending time outside and exploring the many ghost towns of Colorado. Since moving to Seattle, she now enjoys walking to Alki and reading by the water (hoping to one day see a whale!). Mare prioritizes self care and encourages everyone to practice self care regularly.