Healing Begins Here

I  am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist who believes that healing,  growth, and meaningful change are possible for everyone, regardless of their background or life experiences. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and authentic environment where individuals, couples, teens, and families feel safe, heard, and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey.

I  specialize in working with developmental disabilities, trauma,  depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed,  solution-focused, evidence-based, and holistic. I integrate approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior  Therapy (DBT) to help clients build practical coping skills, improve emotional wellness, and move toward lasting positive change. I believe that finding our authentic selves is often the key to growth, even when the process can feel messy and difficult along the way.

I have worked with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1999 and have been serving in the mental health field since 2007 in a variety of settings, including community mental health,  crisis intervention, intensive outpatient programs, and group therapy.  Throughout my career, I have collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and community agencies while helping develop innovative behavioral health programs such as High ED Reduction initiatives and Brain and  Behavior programming. I have also facilitated equine therapy groups,  developmental disabilities groups, IOP groups, and DBT groups. I earned my Master of Social Work degree in 2024 and have dedicated my life’s work to helping others heal, grow, and rediscover hope.

My  passion for mental health began when I was 11 years old and realized I  wanted to help people “not hurt so bad.” That passion continues to guide my work every day. I truly believe that no matter what challenges a person faces — whether physical limitations, chronic illness, trauma, or unexpected life changes — growth and healing are possible. I also understand how life experiences and societal pressures can make hope feel out of reach at times, which is why I strive to help clients recognize their strengths, find the silver lining, and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Outside my professional life, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends,  and husband, along with my cuddly cat. I value lifelong learning and enjoy reading, crafts, concerts, hiking, and kayaking. My own life experiences and personal challenges have shaped me into a more empathetic, relatable, and understanding therapist, and I feel honored to walk alongside my clients as they navigate their own journeys toward healing and self-discovery.