I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, amongst others. I have been in practice for nearly a decade - and I love it! My background as a therapist is diverse; I have considerable experience with children, teens, and adults in outpatient therapy, as well as community-based mental health services in client homes and schools. I have also worked in corrections, domestic violence/sexual assault shelters, and in equine-assisted therapy programs. I have worked successfully with a wide spectrum of presentations, including seasonal depression, gender dysphoria, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, trauma, chronic suicidality and self-harm, personality disorders, and many things in between.

I incorporate Mindfulness principles in my work with many clients. My methods are based on insight-building, solution-finding, and skill development. I value your time and want our work to feel meaningful and effective. I aim to give my clients tools that are truly helpful when they leave my office. In addition to my more direct and solution-oriented work, many clients find that they want to continue their journeys with me and address issues that were perhaps not so readily apparent, or which were unable to be prioritized, when they initially began therapy. I welcome the opportunity to delve deep into underlying causes and conditions and help my clients succeed in building a life that is satisfying and fulfilling.

I prioritize the therapeutic alliance and relationship above almost all else, as it is one of the biggest indicators of successful treatment. Abundant research and direct lived experience have reliably shown me that any particular therapeutic approach will never matter quite as much as the client’s personal connection to their therapist. For this reason, I place a high emphasis on rapport building at the start of treatment. This way, we can both make an informed decision about whether or not we want to continue working together.

In my spare time, I enjoy a wide variety of interests. I love renovating my house, building furniture, creating macrame, riding horses, and hanging out with my Belgian Shepherd dog and four cats.