After graduating with a bachelor's in psychology, I was determined to pursue a career oriented around psychology research. However, as time passed, others in my life continued to affirm my capacity for working with people, and I made the decision to apply for a master's program in clinical mental health counseling.

Though I have worked with male and female clients from ages 17 through 60+, most of my experience is in working with adults in their 20s and 30s. However, I am always excited to work with clients outside this range!

Is it a cop out to say all of them? I have the most experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, and depression is a close second. So I am always excited to work with these clients because I can employ that experience readily. But as I develop professionally, the prospect of walking alongside individuals struggling in different ways is also exciting. Finally some of my clients who achieved the most miraculous leaps of progress were those whose difficulties were not anxiety or depression-related, and those moments are always exciting as well.

I take constant inspiration from my clients. Walking with them as they strive to grow in spite of their difficulties; getting to see their progress firsthand; celebrating their victories together. These are the things that move me to grow as a counselor and as a person.

After the initial slog of necessary formalities such as reviewing confidentiality, discussing the nature of counseling, and administering any intake assessments, our first session will primarily be used to get to know each other. Usually for the client this includes discussing why they are seeking counseling in more detail.

I enjoy cooking, reading, hiking, board games, connecting with friends and loved ones, and have recently taken up yoga.