As a licensed professional counselor with over eight years of experience, I’ve helped adults and couples navigate life’s challenges, deepen self-understanding, and build more meaningful relationships with themselves and others. My approach is deeply relational and empathetic, grounded in the belief that true healing comes from addressing the whole person with compassion and a strong therapeutic connection.

I was inspired to become a counselor by family, friends, and mentors who recognized my natural ability to connect and be present. I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Business and Marketing from the University of Phoenix. I began my career supporting children and adolescents in a residential treatment center before expanding my work to adults and couples from diverse backgrounds, including the LGBTQ+ and multicultural communities.

I work with adults ages 18 and up and with couples. I have experience working with first responders, active-duty service members, and veterans, and I’m familiar with the unique challenges they face, including the weight of critical incidents, the demands of high-stress careers, and the transition out of service. I also provide grief therapy for those facing the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a career, or a sense of identity. My practice is gender affirming and welcoming to people of all backgrounds.

My work is trauma informed, meaning therapy moves at your pace and prioritizes safety, choice, and trust. I integrate several evidence-based modalities, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to shift unhelpful thought patterns and build practical coping skills, Internal Family Systems (IFS) to understand and heal the different “parts” of you that carry pain, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to strengthen emotional connection and security in relationships, The Gottman Method to improve communication, trust, and intimacy, and strength-based approaches to build on the resilience you already have.

Many people who come to therapy are used to being the strong one, whether on the job, in their family, or in their relationships. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can set that role down and be fully heard. My familiarity with the challenges of high-stress and service-oriented careers, along with my respect for each person’s identity and culture, means you can focus on your healing rather than on explaining your world. My individualized approach treats therapy as a unique and intimate journey tailored to your needs, with clear goals and a steady, collaborative partner along the way.