Early on, I found refuge in both athletics and the outdoors, whether in the focus and presence of sports or the quiet connection of fly-fishing and time in nature. These experiences became my first taste of mindfulness and a way back to myself, shaping how I show up as a therapist: fully present, attentive, and grounded in care.
My journey hasn’t always been easy, I’ve navigated a challenging and scary relationship and divorce, and those experiences deepened my commitment to living fully and loving deeply. Choosing a path in counseling was a way to bring all of me, my creativity, my heart, and my lived experience, into a space where I could sit with others in a real, human, and loving way.
I promise you this: I’ve done the hard work on myself, and I bring all of it to my clients. There’s no scary place or sacred stone left unturned in myself that I cannot go with you. I ask my clients to show up, and in return, I bring my whole self: warmth, humor, and an unwavering presence.
Outside of therapy, you’ll find me playing pickleball or volleyball, fly-fishing, or soaking up the joys (and wildness) of raising my three daughters with my partner. At the core of my work is a simple belief: healing happens in connection, authenticity, and shared humanity and I feel honored to walk alongside people as they reclaim their lives and their joy.
Education + What type of therapy do I practice?
2014
B.A. Sociology
Colorado State University
I also attended the University of Tennessee and Boston University in my undergraduate journey.
2024
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling-Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal, LPCC
Naropa University
Managing a caseload of clients since January 2022.
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in the State of Colorado 0022645.
Therapeutic Modalities
-An Eclectic Approach
Mindfulness-Based
A mindfulness-based therapeutic approach integrates mindfulness practices and techniques to cultivate present-moment awareness, fostering self-understanding, emotional regulation, and holistic well-being.
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Transpersonal
A transpersonal therapeutic approach explores states of consciousness beyond the individual ego, incorporating spiritual, mystical, and existential dimensions to promote self-transformation, connection with the transcendent, and the realization of one's highest potential.
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Gestalt
A gestalt therapeutic mingles and plays so similar to mindfulness, emphasizing the integration of mind, body, and emotions in the present moment, focusing on awareness, authenticity, and personal responsibility. Gestalt therapy is focused on where aliveness, resolution of unfinished business, and relational connection.
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Jungian Dreamwork
A Jungian dreamwork approach utilizes symbols and archetypes to explore the unconscious realm of dreams, facilitating self-discovery, integration of the psyche, and individuation through interpretation and exploration of the deeper layers of the unconscious mind.
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Somatic Healing
While I am not EMDR certified I use lateral movement with an object combined with the active imagination to mimic the same somatic recorrection in the body and brain as EMDR. There are so many ways to have corrective experiences in the body that transcend EMDR. A somatic therapeutic approach focuses on the mind-body connection, utilizing bodily sensations, movements, and experiences to address and resolve trauma, especially generationally, emotional issues, and psychological distress, promoting healing and a remembered wholeness.
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