I chose to become a counselor because I have always had the personality of the "therapist friend." Coupled with my lifelong interest in psychology, it was a natural progression for me. My desire to help others feels innate and central to my being.

I work best with adolescents and young adults

I am most excited to work with adolescents, as I have a soft spot for that population, and they have been my primary focus over the last year.

I wish all clients new that the point of therapy is not to "fix" you. From my POV, the point of therapy is to equip you with the tools you need to overcome your challenges, heal, and manage life.

I chose Thriveworks because I wanted to branch out and expand my expertise. I did not want to be pigeonholed into only working with one population/demographic.

I am inspired by everyone every day.

My first sessions are usually very relaxed and focused on rapport building, seeing how well we mesh, helping you identify your goals, and informing you of what my therapeutic practice generally looks like. Just expect a chill environment.

By the end of our first session, I would like for the client to be able to identify their goals for therapy and to be able to tell me what they need from me.

Before scheduling with me, you should know that my clinical approach is strongly defined by my straightforward and honest nature. Once our rapport is established, I do not pull punches. However, it is always in the best interest of my client.

In my leisure time, I enjoy watching anime, reading books, spending quality time with my loved ones, crafting, and hanging out with my cat, Nugget.

One thing that defines me is my authentic nature. Lying or pretending to be someone I am not is very difficult for me as I see no point in doing so most of the time.