Taking the necessary steps to better our mental health can feel exhausting, nerve-racking and sometimes even exciting! We might believe that facing issues within ourselves or our relationships will be too painful. Maybe you've noticed a pattern of avoidance, suppression or distraction that is no longer working. It is my goal as your therapist to work collaboratively on recognizing worth, deepening self-awareness and pushing through the discomfort in order to rise above with the tools necessary to live the most fulfilled life possible. 

My approach to counseling incorporates empathy with the recognition that change and growth are possible for all. It is my belief that our life experiences, both internal and external, create patterns in our ways of behaving, thinking and emoting. Some of these patterns may be helpful, some may not be. My hope as your therapist is to build a strong and trusting professional relationship that creates a safe, confidential and judgement-free environment that allows your therapeutic journey to flourish.

I earned a Master of Education degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Missouri - St. Louis in 2020 with an emphasis in couples work. I am a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor for the state of Missouri. Since 2020, I have worked in a private practice setting with mainly couples and adult individuals. I have become trained in the Gottman approach to working with couples, Emotion Focused Therapy, trauma response, and suicide prevention. I plan to continue my work and training in couples work and hope to further my education in sex therapy, human sexuality, and healthy sexual behavior.