When I was younger I relied on the help and compassion of mental healthcare workers to help me get through some really rough patches in my life. Without them I wouldn't be the person I am today. I knew from a young age, after working with those professionals that I wanted to be able to help people like they helped me. They saw me for me, not whatever I was going through at the time. And I want others to feel like they are being seen as a person, not a diagnosis.

I work primarily with adults who are looking to make their lives feel less heavy. Life will always throw us things that are unexpected, but it's my goal to fill up your toolbox so that you're prepared for it. All I ask is that you're motivated to learn and explore your mind!

I'm excited to work with client who are motivated to change their lives. People who have recognized that something isn't working and are ready to collaborate to help find out what that is and take the steps to change it. It's ok to not know what's "wrong", we'll figure it out together!

That I'm just another human. I might have the education and the therapy lingo, but at the end of the day I'm not an expert in your life--you are. I want to truly listen and hear you. I will never try and prove that I'm "better" than you. I want you to know that it's ok to ask questions and be curious about my recommendations.

I wanted a place that respected my knowledge in areas that I have worked hard to educate myself in, but also offer opportunities to continue to learn and grow as a clinician. I will never stop learning and bettering myself as a therapist and Thriveworks offered a job that would let me do that.

Human nature's ingrained instinct to persevere in the face of anything.

We'll go over consents/paperwork that you signed, then discuss your mental health history, as well as other aspects of your life. We won't get into the "deep stuff" immediately. You'll get the chance to know more about me and my therapy style, and I'll get to know more about you and what works best for you in therapy. The first session is all about getting comfortable.

I want to hear about you. Your goals, your accomplishments, what you do for fun. Everything that makes you you will help me get a better picture about how I can best help you in your mental health journey.

It can seem really intimidating talking to a new therapist, even when you've been in therapy for years. The idea of telling someone new everything that's happening (or has happened) in your life can be overwhelming. But I encourage you to schedule a session with me. We'll take it at your pace.

I spend a lot of time baking bread! And while I'm waiting the days it takes to proof, I play videogames, tabletop role-playing games and spend time with my dog.

When I set my mind to something I'm going to do everything in my power to make sure that thing happens, even if it takes years to get there.