My job is to work myself out of a job. I can help you learn skills to make changes in your thinking and behavior. I truly believe you are the expert on you, and I have the knowledge to assist you in learning ways to navigate through the ups and downs of life.

I have worked in community mental health settings, doctor’s offices, hospitals, EAP, and in an eating disorder clinic. My diverse background helps me to use different skill sets to meet your needs.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA). I enjoy working with people from all the many walks and journeys of life. Mental health struggles can be as unique as the individual experiencing them and I use a collaborative, strengths based and narrative approach to help my clients to gain understanding, self awareness, tools and skills to reach their goals and improve their mental health. My experience has included working with anxiety, depression, spirituality/faith issues, career difficulties/changes, major and minor life changes/ transitions, expat & TCK issues, and more. Prior to this career path I was a Registered Nurse. Between my role as a nurse, my experiences counseling clients as an intern in graduate school since 2022, and other counseling opportunities I have 9 years of experience in helping people in a professional capacity. Life is not always easy but I truly believe that there is room for hope, even if it feels hard or impossible to see or feel at times. 

I recognize that everyone needs a little help sometimes. My passion is to come alongside those who are hurting and journey with them toward healing. My goal as a counselor is to connect with clients and help them pursue their goals for wholeness and wellness.

In my work with clients, I draw from a range of interventions while valuing the collaborative relationship that is so necessary for healing and growth. My experience has included working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life adjustments, grief, relationship issues, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, and more.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, and I received my degree from the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine. I was previously a pastoral counselor, chose to continue my education with a clinical counseling degree, and have worked in the field of mental health for over five years. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is key for learning life-giving patterns of thinking and relating that replace destructive patterns. To co-construct a plan for healing with the client, I use some Attachment-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment Therapy, as well as Accelerated Resolution Therapy for trauma. For those who are interested, I also offer counseling from a Christ-centered, evidence-based perspective. I can help with grief, trauma, relational problems, anxiety, OCD, infidelity, and those looking to step out of negative thought patterns and behaviors towards living a thriving life.

In my free time, I enjoy just about anything outside, coffee, books, and spending time with the people I love.

I am a graduate student at Indiana Wesleyan University pursuing my dream of becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about relationships within families and couples and have worked voluntarily and vocationally with adolescents for the past 20 years. I desire to help individuals and families improve family functioning. My approach is to help reduce anxiety and emotional reactivity within individuals and their relationships. I utilize age-appropriate interventions to help you better understand emotions, attachment, and relationships with others.  I have worked with children, adolescents, and families and have experience with complex trauma. I look forward to helping you improve your relationships and mental health.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, camping, reading, and walking with my dog, Morty.