About Me

I was born and raised in Michigan and earned a Master of Arts in Counseling degree from Oakland University. I started my career working at colleges and universities, guiding undergraduate students through the adjustment to young adulthood. In 2018, I closed that chapter of my career and began working with adults in private practice. 

At that time, I felt the weight of being a human. I was in my mid-30s and had just been through the hell of infertility. We arrived in Texas, ready for a fresh start, when Hurricane Harvey hit. Life felt uncertain and unsafe.  

My career has naturally followed my own developmental journey. Each phase has its own challenges and transformation. As I enter midlife, I am keenly aware of the uniqueness of this time. Our psyche begins to recognize the importance of time, prompting us to confront and consider what we want going forward.

I really love what I do. The world makes space for the easy parts of living, the highlight reels, but where is room for the messiness? It can be hard to slow down and find space to process the thoughts and feelings about aging and existence. I mean it when I say that all of it (you) is welcome here. 

I bring both expert professional training and lived experience into the room. I am a heart-led person, greeting you with honesty and a deep respect for your story. 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
I work best with 30+-year-old clients who are experiencing a shift in their lives. Those who want to get below the symptoms – i.e., lack of motivation, indecision, avoidance, difficulty with attention, poor sleep, worry, rage, etc. – and do deeper healing work. I specialize in mid-life topics, such as:

MY APPROACH TO THERAPY
I operate from a Humanistic perspective on human behavior and change. Humanistic focuses on helping you understand yourself more deeply, build self-acceptance, and create meaningful change. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, I look at your whole person, including your emotions, values, relationships, and life experiences, so you can feel more authentic, connected, and fulfilled.

I lean more into evidence-based “bottom-up” approaches, focusing on the body, nervous system, and emotional experience first, rather than relying on thoughts or logic. This includes Somatic Mind/Body interventions, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and others. While I think it is helpful to notice and question our thoughts, real healing and relief happen in the body. Bottom-up therapy helps you change how your body feels so your mind can follow.