I have 20 years of experience working with clients creating a safe space where they can explore the thoughts, feelings, and emotions that are getting in the way of having the relationships and lives they want. Making changes can be scary. Through compassion, empathy, and nonjudgmental acceptance I challenge you to look at yourself and the situation from a different perspective. Using Evidence-Based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Feedback Informed Treatment I will help you reach the goals that are most important to you.

When I was in high school I read a book about a therapist and how she worked with an autistic client and his family. From that moment on I knew this was what I wanted to do. Through the years I have moved from children and families to preferring to work with individuals. I have never doubted what feels like a calling, and have been honored to join clients on their journey of healing and change.

When I am not working I enjoy get-togethers with family and friends. In my downtime, I love to read, watch movies, and try new recipes.

WEAVE which is our local agency helping victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. More than 20 years ago I started as a volunteer on their 24-hour crisis line. I eventually was hired as a therapist and had the opportunity to work in several programs including Anger Management, Survivors Treatment, Safe House, and with the Rape Crisis Response team. This agency does compassionate and necessary work providing resources, legal aid, community education, housing, and counseling to adults and children who are or have experienced abuse in their lives. I was in awe of the courage and change I witnessed in the clients I worked with. My years with WEAVE early in my career reassured me that being a therapist was the perfect path for me. All these years later WEAVE continues to grow and serve clients in our community and remains a model of how to serve victims of abuse.

I get energy from connecting with others so talking to the people closest to me always recharges me.