I decided to become a counselor when I was 10-years-old. I didn't know the word "counselor" back then, but I knew that I wanted to help people like my aunt.

I work best with client's who are willing to try new things in between appointments and who are ready to come back to share with me about their experiences with trying those new things.

I am most excited to work with clients who truly believe in their own ability to make the kind of life they want for themselves, and who just sees me as a "helper" rather than "fixer".

I wish clients knew that they are the best resource on themselves. I don't have a magic wand to miraculously fix things. But together, we will work as a team to help them meet their goals.

I chose to practice at Thriveworks because of their core beliefs and their value of teamwork.

I am inspired by watching client's embrace their own power and resiliency.

The FIRST session can be daunting! So they can expect me to try my darndest to put them at ease! They can expect housekeeping stuff in the beginning, like going over informed consent, confidentiality, various policies. But once the "administrative" stuff is over, they can expect me to step into their world and to really listen and understand what brings them in for services. They can expect for me to make them feel "safe".

In the first session, I want to establish a sense of connection and teamwork. I want clients to walk away feeling that they were seen and heard by me and that I truly believe in their ability to make positive changes.

Non-professionally, I am defined by my faith.