A practice built on continual inquiry
I have always been guided by curiosity: about people, about what helps us heal, and about what makes a life feel whole. That curiosity has become my life’s work.
About Me
I specialize in complex and developmental trauma, with a particular focus on people whose struggles often go unseen, because from the outside, they seem to be managing just fine. My clients are thoughtful and driven, whether that drive shows up in their careers, their families, their creative work, or their communities. They’ve learned to meet what life asks of them, and yet they feel a subtle longing for something deeper — more meaning, more connection, and more ease within themselves.
I believe that longing reflects something valuable: the desire to grow. We can pursue what matters to us with courage and still make room for presence. When that pursuit is guided by compassion and mindfulness, it becomes grounding and expansive, a source of energy rather than strain. It’s possible to live a full life while staying deeply connected to what gives it meaning.
That integration is what I help my clients create.
Throughout my life, I have always been drawn to people, considering: our stories, what moves us, and what helps us feel more grounded and present within complex lives. Studying psychology gave my curiosity and interest in the human experience a conceptual framework. Through time and experience as a therapist, I’ve discovered my true path: offering a supportive space where individuals can uncover what feels aligned for them, and build the courage and agency to live by it.
Along the way, I’ve noticed how many of us carry the weight of trying to be enough, often by standards we never chose for ourselves. Seeing this in others, and at times in myself, keeps me grounded in empathy. I’m deeply drawn to being a steady presence for people, so they don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone.
Credentials
M.A in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Adler School of Professional Psychology | B.A in Applied Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago | Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) | National Certified Counselor (NCC) | Certified Clinical Trauma Professional: Complex Trauma (CCTP-II)
At a certain point, the answer is not doing more, but doing differently.
At the heart of my work is helping you see yourself clearly and kindly at the same time. Honesty without compassion becomes just another inner critic, while compassion without honesty keeps us comfortable and unchanged. When both are present, insight can pave the way towards lasting change. I do not personally avoid the omnipresent uncertainties and difficulties in life, nor will I within our work together. When we approach these challenges with courage and support, they become the foundation of resilience and a continually expanding comfort zone.
approach
I utilize an integrated approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed interventions to support my clients. My work is philosophically grounded in mindfulness, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, and is multiculturally informed to honor a diversity of experiences across the life span.
In our work, I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental space to gain deeper insight into how experiences, identities, and inner patterns have taken shape — and the practical ways to bring that understanding into daily life to experience change.
In addition to individual therapy, I’ve brought trauma-informed, mindfulness-based work to leaders and organizational teams. Through consulting work, I’ve supported professionals in demanding, high-performance environments to strengthen emotional regulation, align with their values, and build a balance that sustains them in and out of the workplace.
Organizations I’ve worked with:
Abercrombie and Fitch, Michigan Counseling Association, Compass Real Estate, Bold Flow Yoga, WeWork, lululemon
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Depth oriented practices to support lasting change
I offer individual therapy, coaching, and organizational consulting — all grounded in a trauma informed perspective. Learn more below and discover which path is most suited to your current needs.