My path to becoming a therapist began long before graduate school. I’ve spent much of my life working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings, including childcare, nannying, outdoor education, elementary classrooms, and mental health counseling. Along the way, I discovered a deep appreciation for the ways people grow, adapt, make meaning of their experiences, and navigate relationships with themselves and others.

My academic journey reflects that same curiosity. I earned a Bachelor of Arts (2015) in Social Anthropology, where I explored identity, culture, relationships, and the stories that shape our understanding of ourselves and our communities. I later earned a Master of Arts in Teaching (2018) and worked as an elementary school educator for 2 years in a charter school before completing a Master of Science in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling (2023).

These experiences continue to shape the way I approach therapy today. Whether in a classroom, on a trail alongside horses, or in the therapy room, I have consistently been drawn to helping people better understand themselves, navigate challenges, and build meaningful connections. Working with horses has also reinforced my belief that growth often happens through relationship, presence, curiosity, and learning to listen to what is communicated beyond words.

I work with adolescents, young adults, transracial adoptees, LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergent clients, and families navigating life’s challenges and transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves and/or others, uncertain about their next steps, or struggling to make sense of experiences that feel difficult to carry alone.

My approach is warm, collaborative, humorous, and affirming. I view therapy as a partnership rather than a process where someone else tells you what to do. Together, we’ll create a space where all parts of your experience are welcome. Through curiosity, authenticity, and a commitment to honoring your strengths, we’ll work toward goals that feel meaningful to you.

I draw from somatic, Gestalt, attachment-based, and person-centered approaches. This means therapy is about more than talking through problems. Together, we’ll slow down, get curious, and pay attention to what your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and body might be communicating. My goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths, deepen your understanding of yourself, and move through life with greater confidence, self-compassion, and trust in your own hands.