About Me and What Shapes My Work?
From an early age, I’ve been curious about what makes us who we are: how our relationships, identities, and experiences shape the way we move through the world. Over time, I’ve come to see therapy as a powerful space for understanding those patterns and creating new ones that feel more authentic and aligned. My own meaningful experiences in therapy have shown me how transformative it can be to feel seen, understood, and accepted without judgment.
Specialization and Approach
In therapy, my approach is collaborative and client-centered: you decide where we’re headed, and I help you navigate. I believe clients hold deep wisdom about themselves, and my role is to help you access that inner knowing and bring compassion to the parts of you that have had to adapt or protect. My style is grounded, curious, patient, and relational, and I like to bring humor and authenticity into the room. I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities, including:
Psychodynamic theory
Relational therapy
Attachment-based therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
Motivational interviewing (MI) and harm reduction
I work with adults, couples, and partners across diverse relationship structures. My areas of focus include:
LGBTQ+ individuals
Neurodivergence
Trauma
Anxiety and depression
Substance misuse
Relationship concerns
Sex, intimacy, and sexual concerns
Training Credentials and Clinical Work
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology form Hendrix College in 2019. I spent three years working in community mental health and academic medical centers focusing on trauma research before earning Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver in 2025. I have since worked with clients in community mental health, private practice, and hospital settings.
I have completed trainings in couples therapy (Gottman Method Level 1 and 2) and trauma therapy (EMDR training, with additional training in EMDR for vicarious trauma). I have presented my research on mindfulness, self-compassion, LGBTQ identity, depression, and substance use at a variety of conferences over the years! I also published some of this research in 2020, prior to shifting my focus from research to primarily clinical work.
Who I Work Best With
I work best with clients who:
Wanting to understand and change their patterns in relationships
Interested in how the past impacts who you are today
Curious about how their relationship patterns play out over time
Have felt like traditional talk therapy hasn’t helped them heal and want to try a different approach
Next Steps
If you are looking to better understand your experiences, develop greater compassion for yourself, and feel more grounded in how you navigate your life, relationships, and transitions, I invite you to schedule a consultation.