During my life, I have had many personal and professional trials and tribulations that have led me to understand and relate to other people’s feelings and experiences in a unique way. My path into psychotherapy started as a child when I used art as an escape from pain and stress, and would spend hours creating a new reality to feel safer in.

In 2013, I received a double master’s degree from NDNU in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy. I have had a variety of clinical experience including group, individual, and family therapy with various populations and facilities, including Juvenile Justice, psychiatric and medical in-patient and emergency services, as well as residential treatment settings. I have also had the privilege to be a clinical supervisor to PhD, PsyD, and MFT students and interns, and have been in private practice for the last 12 years. I believe the trials and tribulations that I have experienced, as well as my clinical experience have deepened my understanding of the human psyche and allowed me to choose modalities that I trust will be effective.

As a certified EMDR therapist, I use EMDR and IFS to treat trauma and PTSD and use Art Therapy as a tool to further explore and identify unconscious feelings and beliefs. In the first phase of treatment, I use clinical information gathered in the initial assessment to formulate a treatment plan that is designed and tailored specifically for you. My style is very relational and humanistic, and my ability to create a strong report allows me to tune into and align with my clients.

I strive to continue growing as a healer and a person and continue to create a safe and nurturing space for my clients. Aside from being a therapist, I love nature, beach walks, art (obviously!) and music. I love cooking and baking and am always up for a good movie!