I decided to become a counselor after EMS/Medical Transport. I knew I was skilled in the medical field but I wanted to help people in another capacity.

I love helping students and college students career plan. When I was in college, I learned there was an element of career planning to counseling. Immediately, I wished I could go back to 17 years old with all the knowledge I now acquired. I love sharing that knowledge with people.

I wish every client knew that social media is a lie. At some point, eventually, everyone has their own battles to go through.

I chose Thriveworks because I have the opportunity to focus solely on my clients and not on paperwork and the other red tape requirements that often take away from the counseling practice.

People helping people, in their everyday life.

The first session is an open, warm, non-judgmental environment in which the client shares what brought them into seeking therapy. Clients can expect a longer than normal therapy session in which we explore demographics and history.

The goal of the first session is to complete the assessment and to answer questions about my counseling modalities, while introducing myself to the client. Hopefully, by the end of the first session it will prepare us (client and counselor) to create a treatment plan and goals for therapy.

My office, my sessions, and anything we discuss are always a safe space unless it risks someone's life. I am very open-minded.

I have two Velcro puppies that love to be loved on. I also love family time with my husband, mom, niece and nephew and traveling.

My role in my family is important to me. Growing up in an immigrant family we depended on each other. So our roles to each other, and now in our new families, are important.