When I was younger, I grew up in an environment where I constantly did not know who to turn to. Being raised in the South led to a mentality of not talking about emotions, feelings, or trauma. As I grew older, I realized I wanted to help others. Over time, I came to the understanding that I wanted to be the person someone could reach out to whenever they felt they had no one to turn to. I became fascinated with the idea of not "fixing" someone so much as empowering them to gain the growth they seek and being their cheerleader along the way.

I have worked with clients from ages 8-75 and throughout multitudes of backgrounds. I find working with teens and younger adults to be the majority of my clientele, but enjoy serving the community in general. I thrive in treating behavioral concerns, grief, women's issues, and trauma exploration.

I enjoy working with complex issues and motivating others to achieve their peak potential, finding that I am most excited when my client gains a "win" or achieves enlightenment in this process.

Therapists are human too. I will laugh, cry, and ponder the difficulty you face with you. I have tattoos, and dye my hair wild colors. Which people say makes me unconventional and wild. But being different means I am the perfect therapist for those who see themselves as the outcasts and the unseen, because knowing that I am human too means you are not alone in this.

I want to work with a company, not just for it. Thriveworks appears to be of like mind. The goal is to help others, not build a mentality of overworked, underpaid staff and overcharged, barely treated clients. Thriveworks shows me they focus as attentively to helping others as I do.

What inspires me is the ability to be present while a young girl grows from broken and lost to confident and assured, or the moment that a person's face lights up with enlightenment after struggling for so long to gain understanding. My clients inspire me.

Initial sessions are not always easy, and I understand that a client is telling a stranger their most vulnerable information. However, know that the information (and the uncomfortable feeling of disclosure) that is experienced is used to help with understanding and healing. Ultimately, know that I expect nothing more than honesty from you, and we can go at your pace.

I want to build trust and a sense of safety, bonding with the client in order to allow to discover their purest intentions behind therapy.

I am honest and straightforward in discussion, finding that rapport comes in many forms. I often use dry humor and the ability to laugh in sessions in order to promote a relaxed and conversational approach to discussion. I want to meet the clients where they are and have a client know that the one thing they can expect is honesty without judgment.

I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, and doing anything that allows me to be in the water. My family is my universe and are a strong focus in my free-time.

Ironically, my hair and fashion. I find that a new look or style can make me feel like a new person, embolden me or relax me as I see fit. Some days its no make-up, jeans or sweats, and messy-bun vibes. Some days its black lipstick, a sundress, and cherry shaped earrings. I wear my personality. Literally.