My decision to become a counselor came from my own experiences in therapy. I witnessed the productive changes that my own therapist helped me create, and could not imagine anything better than to be able to help others do the same thing.

I work best with clients who are ready to be honest with themselves and open in the therapeutic process. I’m here to support those seeking healing from the past and learning how to move forward with clarity, coping skills, and resilience.

Resilience and learning are key. Resilience allows us to bounce back after adverse experiences, and learning allows us to take something from each experience to be better prepared for the next.

I choose to practice at Thriveworks because they support clinician development, with opportunities to learn different modalities and expand the range of populations I work with.

Exploration! Whether it's exploring a new city, friendships, or even new clients. A sense of adventure adds a little excitement and helps to romanticize the more mundane aspects of life.

Lots of talking. In the first session, I want to get to know the person sitting across the office or computer screen from me. What brings you in, your past life experiences, goals and aspirations for life, what do you know, and what do you want to learn.

In the first session, my main goal is to lay the groundwork for a productive therapeutic relationship. For us to work together, there has to be a sense of trust where you feel you can tell your therapist everything and reassure them there will not be an ounce of judgment in the room.

In my free time, I enjoy taking care of my various house plants, experimenting with different painting mediums, and immersing myself in the natural world.