My favorite thing to do as a kid was spend hours on the swing set with my friends, having what we liked to call our “deep conversations.” It wasn’t until much later, in college, that the idea of becoming a social worker and a therapist really took flight. Through classes I took and groups I joined, I discovered that helping survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence is something I feel deeply passionate about and called to do. As I have grown as a therapist, I have come to appreciate and enjoy treating all sorts of mental health struggles and life challenges.

I absolutely love providing identify-affirming therapy to clients who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community!

I wish that all clients knew that your therapist does not have all the answers – you do! Clients should know that ultimately they are the experts in their own lives and they are the most capable person to handle each of their problems. I am hoping you are prepared to come in with the expectation that your therapist is not an expert advice-giver, but rather your ally and unconditional supporter as you work toward your goals.

I am incredibly inspired by my clients – they prove to me every single day that while we all have struggles, we are more capable of solving them than we may believe. I am in awe of people’s ability to survive harrowing experiences, adapt and grow, and emerge stronger than they were before.

When I conduct therapy sessions, I act like myself – I will be warm and friendly, nonjudgmental, and sometimes make (hopefully good) jokes (when appropriate). In session one, I’ll help you understand what to expect from therapy and ask you questions to figure out where you’re at now and where you would like to be by the end of treatment. Most importantly, I will try to help you feel comfortable as we get to know each other!

I have been playing volleyball for more than fifteen years now, and it’s my favorite way to have fun and blow off steam. I also love going on long walks to breathe in the fresh air and process through whatever is going on in my life. I’m almost embarrassed to admit this, but I absolutely love ridiculous reality dating shows like The Bachelor – these shows are such an intriguing social experiment and the perfect way to turn my brain off after a long day!