I've had a lot of people in and out of my life struggle with mental health and substance use issues. As an empath, it's been challenging watching people close to me endure so much suffering. I decided that I wanted to make a difference in someone's life to help them with similar kinds of struggles.

I love working with clients who are motivated to make positive changes in their life. I won't lie - therapy is hard work! I find that clients who are very highly motivated are able to achieve their goals faster because they are able to put forth the effort and self-reflection that goes into it.

I wish that all my clients knew going into therapy that there is no "magic button" or "quick fix" to resolve your problems. If that was the case, us therapists would all be out of jobs by now! Complicated problems often have many contributing factors that go into them and can take years to develop overtime. However, sometimes the solutions can be more easily found with the support and guidance from another person (like your therapist)!

In my first session with clients, they can expect that I will ask them a lot of different questions about their background. I'm here to get to know and understand my client's experiences - the good, the bad, and even the ugly! That being said, I will never expect that my clients share everything about themselves in our first session. I emphasize to my clients that it is more important to me for them to feel comfortable in their experience with me in therapy and to assess if I am the right fit for them as their therapist. I am open to answering any questions they may have about the therapy process, my personal and/or educational background, or my treatment modalities.

I enjoy so many things in my free time! I like spending time with my husband and my adorable pets. I love listening to music, playing piano, and creating art. If I'm feeling more active, I like to take walks with my dog or do some kickboxing. If I'm feeling less active, I enjoy playing video games, watching TV/movies/Youtube videos, and reading.