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.

 

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. That belief deeply informs how I show up for the people I work with.

Before becoming a therapist, I studied Fine Art at Metropolitan State University of Denver and worked as a photographer. 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.

 

I earned my Master's in Clinical Counseling from Point Loma Nazarene University and work from an integrated, relational approach. I am trained in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and I draw from IFS, PACT, Gottman, and CBT as needed. I work with adults and couples navigating trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, neurodivergence, and chronic pain, always with attention to pacing, nervous system safety, and each person's unique needs. I am an affirming ally to LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples.

 

These days, you'll find me spending time with my husband and our wonderful kiddo, out hiking, cooking, reading, or losing track of time with a craft project. I love good conversation and deep listening, time with friends and family, and generally nerding out over the things I'm curious about, sometimes alone, sometimes with people I love.

 

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