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Ever wonder why you shut down when you’re anxious? Or why the same emotional patterns keep repeating—no matter how hard you try to change? These aren’t just habits—they’re rooted in earlier life experiences, shaped by relationships, environments, and messages we may not even be aware of. Life tends to echo itself until we pause to understand the “why” behind what we feel and do. Therapy is not about fixing what’s “broken”—it’s about understanding what’s been carried, how it’s shaped you, and how to create space for new ways of living, feeling, and relating. If you're ready to do the deeper work, I’d be honored to work with you.

I bring specialized experience in working with people navigating Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), offering trauma-informed, compassionate support grounded in deep listening and relational care. I trained at the Minnesota Psychoanalytic Society and Institute (MPSI), and I bring warmth, insight, and a touch of humor to the process.

I don’t believe in a bandaid approach to therapy. Coping strategies like deep breathing can be helpful, but they often aren’t enough to shift the deeper patterns that drive anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or a persistent sense of being stuck. You deserve more than symptom management-you deserve meaningful and lasting change.

I believe in the power of the mind-body connection and the potential for healing through personalized care.

My experience working on the transitional care unit at Episcopal Church Homes has given me the opportunity to work with individuals, families, and organizations. This role allowed me to develop skills in assessment, crisis intervention, and collaborative care.

As I continue to grow as a clinician, I am especially passionate about working with young adults, couples, and older adults. I understand the unique challenges these groups face and am dedicated to helping them navigate life transitions, enhance coping strategies, and achieving personal growth. I’m passionate about assisting those in finding ways to maintain routines and develop coping mechanisms specifically tailored to those with ADHD.

My approach is client-centered and strengths-based, focusing on meeting clients where they are and tailoring therapy to their individual needs and goals. I am dedicated to ongoing professional development and to using the latest therapeutic techniques to support my clients in their journey toward well-being.