Professionally, I'm a Board Certified & Nationally Certified Counselor who specializes in women's mental wellness & maternal mental health. I hold master’s degrees in elementary education & clinical mental health counseling, with additional training in perinatal mood disorders & adult’s with childhood trauma. At the beginning of my professional counseling work, I interned for two consecutive years with a woman owned psychiatric practice. This experience provided me with the unique opportunity to learn about perinatal & postpartum disorders from different clinical perspectives, and collaborate closely with a psychiatric provider on client care. Since then, I have worked with a variety of clients including men, women, couples, and led therapy groups.

My informal training comes from years of my own striving, unbecoming, and navigating through life as a mother of three. During those years I cofounded a non profit women’s community that hosted annual women’s conferences, I earned advanced degrees, endured loss, relationship struggle, and intense personal growth. I’ve found myself in many liminal spaces over the years and know they aren’t a comfortable or easy space to be in. I’ve come to find that while they can be scary and painful - it’s in direct proportion to the potential growth on the other side. For me, that has not come without the wise & dedicated support of my own therapist. I’ve had the privilege of working with one who has, and continues to, support, encourage, challenge, comfort, empower, and teach me things that I’ll forever be grateful for. My past & ongoing personal work in therapy has been an invaluable experience that’s helped craft my expertise in helping women. I know the courage it takes to show up to every session and experience the vulnerability, tension, & complexities that come from this work.

My education, non profit work, professional, and personal experience allow me to have a deep understanding of the unique perspectives of women of all ages. I have had to navigate some of the same hurdles, barriers, and demands that many of you have had to. Navigating my own process and growth refines my ability to provide precise treatment and support for the overall mental well being of women. It’s also helped me develop a deep compassion for those in relationship with women, allowing me to genuinely empathize with experiences different than my own.

I have a steadfast commitment to learning about the systems in place that perpetuate the barriers women face; and to learning about new ideas and methods of treatment to combat these issues. I believe that the work we do in the therapy room is a collective way to advocate for the needs of women as a whole. Cultivating safety, increasing self worth, and building confidence inside each woman, ultimately empowers her to use her voice and execute the change she needs and wants.

Collectively, these voices are loud and the execution is power. Giving women the experience of their voice being heard and validated is my life’s work. My hope is that work will translate to a world where women know the value & power in their voice and not be afraid to use it - that is the change I wish to see in the world.