Meet the Therapist

I’ve always been deeply curious about people—how we become who we are, how our experiences shape us, and how we learn to survive and adapt in the worlds we’re given. That curiosity, along with my own search for healing and understanding, is what eventually led me to become a therapist.

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Like many people, my path here wasn’t linear. Through my own therapy, a daily meditation practice, and years of learning about mental health, I came to understand myself with more compassion. I often think that if my therapy journey had started earlier, I may not have had to suffer as long—and that belief deeply informs how I show up for the people I work with.

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Before becoming a therapist, I studied Fine Art at Metropolitan State University of Denver and worked as an artist. I grew up in Colorado, spending time hiking in the surrounding mountain ranges—experiences that shaped my appreciation for slowing down, noticing patterns, and allowing meaning to unfold over time. That creative and reflective orientation continues to influence my work today.

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I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Point Loma Nazarene University and practice from an integrated, relational approach. I am trained in EMDR and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and I draw from IFS, NARM, PACT, Gottman, and CBT as needed—always with attention to pacing, nervous system safety, and the unique needs of each person or couple.

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I work with adults and couples navigating trauma and complex trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, neurodivergence, and chronic pain. I bring both clinical training and lived experience to this work, and I am deeply respectful of how differently each person experiences the world. I am an affirming ally to LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples.

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Above all, I believe therapy works best when it feels human, collaborative, and safe enough to be honest. You don’t need to have the right words or a clear plan to begin—just a willingness to be curious about yourself and your experience.