I didn’t grow up planning to become a therapist. I always knew I wanted to work with people in some capacity, and I’ve always loved science. 

For a time, I followed that path and worked as an analytical chemist after earning my bachelor’s degree in chemistry. But during that season of my life, I also experienced therapy as a client, and the progress and support I found there changed the direction of my life.

Seeing firsthand how powerful the therapeutic process could be inspired me to pursue graduate school. I initially planned to become a school counselor, hoping to support teens navigating difficult home environments and help them use education as a path forward. As I continued through graduate training, however, I became increasingly drawn to mental health counseling and trauma work.

During my internships, I realized that helping people heal often means walking with them through some of the hardest moments of their lives. I began learning Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to better support people who were struggling to cope safely day to day. My final internships were completed at a practice that specialized in DBT, where I trained with a DBT team and deepened my understanding of how to help people build skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and meaningful change.

After becoming licensed, I continued my training and received intensive DBT training while also expanding my work with trauma and PTSD. I later completed intensive training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), which is a first-line treatment for PTSD. I am also IFS-Informed (Internal Family Systems) and incorporate elements of that approach in my work, especially when it comes to processing trauma and understanding different emotional parts of ourselves. I value approaches that allow people ot not only understand their emotions, but to actually experience and process them in a safe and supported way, often incorporating somatic awareness as part of the healing process. 

At the heart of my work is the belief that therapy should be collaborative, respectful, and grounded in trust. I see therapy as a space where people can learn practical skills, process difficult experiences, and build a life that feels more stable, meaningful, and aligned with who they are.