Focus: I provide psychotherapy for adults working on: Addictions, Relationships (platonic, familial, and romantic), Mood Disorders (depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation), Behavior Change, Sexual Identity and Orientation issues, and Trauma recovery.

Professional Experience: I have worked in diverse professional settings from the criminal court system and hospitals to addiction treatment centers and private practice psychotherapy. I have experience in working with adults at various stages of wellbeing and supporting them in making changes toward a fulfilling life. I’m passionate about working with members of the queer community and marginalized folks. My background in social work means I believe the environment we are in and the wisdom of our body absolutely support our emotional healing. I have experience and enjoy working with a variety of relationship dynamics including sibling relationships, roommates, friends, and romantic partners. In working with those struggling with addictions, I take a harm reduction approach first. I work best with clients that are open to new approaches to lifelong issues. You are the expert in your life and I am here to give you the tools and evidence based interventions to meet your goals.

Clinical Expertise: DBT (Dialectic Behavior Therapy), MBS (Mindfulness Based Sobriety), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EFT (Emotion Focus Therapy), Mindful Self-Compassion, Shame Resilience, Yoga, Certified Addictions Therapist, Clinical Social Work Supervision, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

Personal Background: I earned a bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies (2004) and Masters in Social Work, specializing in Health Social Work (2015). My values include equity, accountability, compassion, humor, and courage. I love pets, plants, and spending time with my family of choice playing games. You may see my cat in a telehealth session, they are HIPPA compliant.