Transforming Pain into Purpose

My own experience as a therapy client is what first taught me just how important the role of a therapist is. Filling the client’s shoes not only saved my life, but gave me a perspective I could never have learned from textbooks or clinical training alone. The good and the bad of those experiences shaped not only the therapist I wanted to become, but the kind of space I want to create for my own clients. It is the reason I am deeply committed to continually growing, both personally and professionally, so that I can bring my best self into each and every appointment.

At the heart of my practice is the belief that you are perfect as you are with plenty of room to grow. I believe the past informs our present, even if the how, what, where, when, or why is unclear.

If we enter into the therapeutic relationship together, I will work hard to truly understand you, not just your symptoms, but your experiences, patterns, strengths, values, and the things that matter most to you. From there, we can collaboratively create a path toward moving through debilitating mental health symptoms and toward a life that feels more manageable, meaningful, and authentically yours.

I take a patient, compassionate approach to helping clients build greater nervous system regulation and emotional resilience. This may include developing sustainable, somatic practices, practicing mindfulness, and using evidence-based processing therapies such as EMDR and Brainspotting. I believe healing is about learning to understand yourself, feel safer within yourself to process what you have experienced and build the capacity to live the life you want.

I began my social work career in 2013 and worked with adolescents in various settings (group homes, residential treatment centers, and will forever love working with teenagers. As I grew in my clinical experience, my love for therapy grew to providing services to adults as well. I now feel confident in working with clients ages 14+ in whatever way feels meaningful to you.