I did not always know I wanted to be a therapist, but I have always been certain I wanted to become part of a helping profession. My path to this field was not direct but rather full of obstacles and triumphs of all kinds. Some of these redirected long held plans I had for myself, some gave me opportunities I never would have considered otherwise, some taught me more about myself, what I am capable of overcoming and, more importantly, why I chose to continue toward this or any other path.

My lived experiences and educational background and training have provided me with a profound understanding that we, as humans, need each other. Stressors and hardships become immensely heavier when we are isolated and forced to carry them alone. When we can break down barriers to connection and learn how to ask for, offer, and accept meaningful support from each other, the worst aspects of our lives become easier to navigate, and the best parts become even brighter.

My goal as a therapist is to facilitate an environment where clients feel welcome and able to practice being and becoming the most authentic versions of themselves. My focus is on understanding you, your lived experiences, the present and past factors that shape how you view yourself and your most significant relationships, and the things that get in the way of living your daily life and connecting with your most important people. My role as your therapist is not to label, criticize, judge, or give advice, and I do not have all the answers. What I will provide is empathy, compassion, honesty, curiosity, access the knowledge I have acquired through my education and training, and even some humor at times. Most importantly, my role as your therapist is to walk alongside you though your process.