I became a psychologist because I love talking to people and hearing their stories and I want to help others to find satisfaction and contentment in their lives.

I work best with people who are motivated and open to trying new behaviors or ways of thinking. Change can often be hard but it is the only way to experience growth and new opportunities.

I am excited to work with all my clients. Every person has a life of value and interest and I am honored to be able to be a small part of my client's lives.

I wish my clients knew that the power to change, grow, and improve their lives is already within their grasp. The act of identifying that you need help is so hard and if you can do that and be vulnerable enough to reach out and seek a therapist then you can do so many other hard things in your life. Whatever you are struggling with - there is a different way of living and being and if you are open to the journey we can find it together.

I chose to work at Thriveworks because they are a company designed by clinicians for clinicians and clients. They understand how to support their providers so that we in turn can offer the highest quality care to our clients.

I am inspired by the resilience of the human spirit and the power of acts of connection and kindness. I am also constantly inspired by the beauty around me whether that is the city's lovely parks and architecture, the face of my family, good books, or music.

They can expect that I will ask a lot of questions but also do a lot of listening. The first session is all about me learning what you are hoping to gain from therapy and what has been going on in your life that brought you to me. I will also talk about how frequently we will meet, what therapy will look like moving forward, and the basics of how to communicate with me in between sessions and what client-therapist confidentiality means.

I want to learn more about their life, personality, and goals. I also want to learn if they have ever been in therapy before and what that experience was like.

They should know that I will be guiding them and making suggestions about things to do both in an out of therapy but that ultimately they have to do the work themselves. Most of the change and growth they will see will happen outside of sessions in their daily life. Therapy is a place to talk about that and figure out what is working, what is not, and how to tip the balance in the direction they want things to move.

I spend time with my husband and two children. I love to walk and hike in the city parks. I also love to attend concerts, plays, cook, bake, and I read constantly.

Family is very important to me and so is my faith. However I believe there are millions of ways to live a life of meaning and joy and as a therapist I want to help my clients identify their own values so they can have a life that resonates with their soul.