- Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Couples
- In Person and Virtual
- Immediate Openings
Before joining the mental health field, I built a successful career in performing arts and theater education, bringing rich life experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a grounded, real-world perspective to my current work with clients. I have extensive training in evidence-based practices and am committed to delivering high-quality care. My theatre and creative arts background have strengthened my creativity in sessions to think outside of the box and approach client’s challenges in a way that may not have been previously considered. Theater training nurtured my curiosity and empathy…two strengths I bring to every session. I practice with a “yes-and” approach: validating a client’s truth while exploring the next step together.
Prior to becoming a counselor I worked with Neurodiverse populations including ADHD and Autism as well as working with teens and with Schizophrenia and Down’s Syndrome. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, teens and adults individually and in group settings in her former career. In my classroom, I strove to develop an empathetic and safe environment to try new things, help students reach their goals, and be their authentic selves.
I enjoy working with adults and couples who are ready to explore their inner world and relationships with honesty and openness. They may be navigating transitions, managing ADHD, processing identity-related challenges, or working to strengthen communication with loved ones. Couple’s therapy isn’t one size fits all and I enjoy helping couples harness the tools and techniques in ways that will aid their unique situations. I get excited seeing those moments of discovery couples have during sessions that help deepen their relationship and understanding of their partner’s perspective.
As a queer and gender-affirming therapist, I provide an inclusive and supportive environment for clients across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. I also integrate Gottman Method techniques for couples and SPACE-informed strategies for parents of anxious children, helping families and relationships become sources of strength rather than stress.
When I am not in the office I am often doing something creative. I’m a huge crafter of all kinds and I’m not afraid to get messy! I’ve been a singer, dancer, and actor my whole life.
Areas of expertise
- ADHD
- Life Transitions
- Depression
- Families
- Neurodiverse Affirming
- Couples Therapy
- LGBTQIA+
Certifications and training
- Gottman Training Levels 1 & 2
- Supportive Parenting of Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) Training from the Yale Child Studies Center
- Somatic Trauma Therapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- OCD
