I decided to become a counselor because I wanted to be one of the few people in this fast paced, performance driven world that wanted to slow down and take the time to truly listen to the person in front of me equipped with the tools to truly help and them to cope with the storms of life.

I work best with young adults and adults who are striving for change, but may not know where to start or have made many attempts but can't seem to move forward. I also enjoy working with those facing life's transitions and stress, chosen or unchosen/ anticipated or or dreaded that leave you feeling overwhelmed.

I am most excited to work with anyone who has taken that first step to reach out for help or who have doubts and fears about what a change may look like. Doing so shows an amazing amount of courage and is an act of self love and care that I can't help but to respect and honor.

I wish clients knew that you can come to therapy as you are. You don't have to have all the answers or know where to start. You don't have to hit rock bottom, or be at the end of your rope to seek help. Just come with curiosity, an openness to explore/ discuss the possibilities. You can even bring along a heathy dose of skepticism and see where the journey leads. Because therapy is just that, a journey.

I chose Thriveworks because I am able to focus on my clients and their needs without having to get involved in a lot of administrative tasks. Our time together can be focused on your goals and the work we do together to reach those goals. There are also many resources available to you the client and myself as your therapist to support us along the way.

I am inspired by how resilient people are and the ability within each of us to bounce back, adapt, and overcome.

During the first session, I will get to know a lot about you including your history, strengths, challenges, and expectations. By the end of the session we will come up with some goals and next steps and I will share ways in which I can support you in reaching those goals.

At the end of the fist session, my hope is that we can begin the process of building our client/ therapist relationship, that you feel heard, and leave the session with some identified goals, and even some initial steps you can take before the following session to start moving towards your goals.

I am truly humbled by the fact that you have chosen me to join you on your journey and do not take that choice lightly. I don't know what has led you to reach out, but I look forward to learning more about you and your aspirations and being a source of support.

I love music and comedy. I like to spend time outdoors and and reading. I also like exploring new places and foods.

I am a very reflective person. I like to do things that make me think or push me out of my mental comfort zone. I like to read and watch documentaries that show me a world or perspective I had not previously considered or known of.