About me

My path to becoming a therapist started at a young age, rooted in a curiosity about people, relationships, and the experiences that shape who we become. When pursuing my education in social work, I was drawn to the field's emphasis on social justice and understanding people within the broader context of their communities, identities, relationships, and lived experiences.

My own experiences navigating mental health challenges and being part of the LGBTQIA+ community have shaped the therapist I am today. I've experienced firsthand how meaningful it can be to feel understood, supported, and met without judgment, in therapy as well as with community. These experiences have also reinforced my belief that therapy should be a space where you don't have to leave parts of yourself at the door.

My therapeutic approach is relational, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and somatic approaches to help you better understand protective patterns, explore the impact of past experiences, and reconnect with your body and sense of self. I'm interested in moving beyond simply talking about what's happening to understanding why certain patterns developed and the inherently coherent nature of them.

Outside of the therapy room, you can usually find me getting outdoors, exploring new hiking trails, or spending time at home with my dog, polydactyl cat, and two doves.