As outrageous as it may sound, therapy with me can be fun. We can delve into the depths of life’s messes and confusions, exploring the most heavily guarded parts of you, and balance it out with warmth and humor. I promise to honor you and your unique experience. Therapy is scary enough without the added fear of judgement and approval.

I believe that each person is capable of self-healing; there’s a wise healer within each of us that when invoked and cultivated, provides consistent and unwavering strength and guidance.

We’re often just disconnected from that part of ourselves and unconsciously do things to solidify the divide through addictive habits, isolation, and self-sabotaging behaviors.

I bring humility and creativity to the therapeutic experience. I believe that each client is their own expert. You know your habits and what makes you tick. Through collaboration, we can explore how you want your life to look, what’s getting in the way, and how to get you there so you can more freely live as your intended, truest self.

My path to becoming a psychotherapist began long before engaging in any formal clinical training. I was trying to make sense of myself and my experience in the world and on that road discovered that social work existed as a career path. I felt comforted and seen while studying social work and realized that I could continue to do my own work, while helping others do the same. I experienced that alignment and passion while pursing my Bachelor’s in Social Work, working with individuals who were experiencing homelessness.

I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with my Master’s of Science in Social Work in 2012, and continued my work in the homeless service community. In 2014, I started working at a dual diagnosis treatment center as an outpatient therapist and eventually moved into my work as Clinical Director of their residential treatment center, where I created a clinical program focusing on substance use, trauma, and spirituality. At the end of 2018, I moved into private practice and continue to work with local non-profits providing therapy for individuals who previously experienced chronic homelessness.

I love exploring the human experience, intimacy, and consciousness and sharing that experience with others. I also enjoy less intense things like reading, Bigfoot and UFOs, eating snacks, and being outside. I believe that being a good therapist involves a lifelong commitment to doing your own work, so that your work doesn’t become the client’s problem. Individual and group therapy continue to be part of my personal journey, as well as continuing to figure out how to show up authentically as much as possible.