I came to this work via a winding path, changing careers to become a therapist after years of living paycheck to paycheck, chasing creative dreams, and wrestling with imposter syndrome in the midst of an expanding identity shift. Because of that, I understand how hard it can be to grow, heal, or even just stay grounded while life keeps moving. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel seen, supported, and met with patience and honesty amidst all this movement.

My approach is trauma-informed and centered around you, because you’re the expert on your own life. I tailor our work together based on what you need: sometimes that means being direct and active, other times it means slowing down and creating space to process. Either way, we’ll move at your pace.

I draw from feminist theory, Internal Family Systems/parts work, relational approaches, attachment theory, and polyvagal theory with a healthy dose of humor to support adults dealing with mood issues, relationship struggles, grief, life transitions, and complex trauma. I don’t believe in being a blank slate as a therapist and tend to show up as a real human with healthy boundaries in the therapy room. Our bodies are part of the healing process too, so I often use somatic tools to help people feel more at home in themselves. 

I believe healing doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens in relationship, in community, and in resistance to systems that harm. That’s why I’m committed to abolitionist and anti-racist practice, and to always learning how to show up better for the people I work with. If any of this resonates, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

My areas of practice are specified but not limited to:

LGBTQ+
Complex, Relational, and Acute Trauma
Relationship Therapy with couples, partners, friends, and chosen family
Family of Origin Dynamics and Issues
Mood Disruption
Grief and Loss
Sex and Sexuality
Life Changes

My Qualification and Trainings:

MSW, Loyola University
EMDR Trained
Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics Level 1
Gottman Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2