Therapist. Millennial. Dog Mom.
I’m not the kind of therapist that nods with a blank expression and says “uh-huh.” I show up as a human who is interactive, engaged, and deeply invested in your growth. That means I’ll ask impactful questions, offer reflections that actually feel useful, curse when the moment calls for it, and challenge you gently when needed. I’m not afraid to share some of my own humanity when it helps you connect with yours. I blend evidence-based approaches (like ACT, CBT, IFS, Gottman Method, attachment theory) with deep, relational work that helps you feel seen, safe, and ready to shift.
Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University
Bachelor’s in Psychology and Communications from Southern Methodist University
Additional Trainings: Gottman Method 1, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Neurobiology of Trauma
How I Work
Questions You Might Have
Are you in your own therapy?
Absolutely! I believe therapists should walk the walk. It keeps me grounded, self-aware, and connected to what it’s like to be in your seat.
How do you make sure therapy feels safe for all identities and backgrounds?
I practice from an anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, multicultural perspective meaning all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions, and identities are welcomed and respected in the work I do. I approach therapy with immense humility, curiosity, and recognition of my own privilege. I fully encourage conversations about how cultural differences factor into your therapeutic experience and life as a whole.
Do you ever give advice, or just ask “how does that make you feel?”
I’m collaborative. Sometimes that looks like curious, poignant questions; other times, I’ll offer reflections, tools, and skills. If I think something might help you grow - I’ll share it and we can talk through if it resonates. But, always with the underlying guidance and alignment with your specific goals.
Will you “get” me if you haven’t been through the same things?
While I may not have lived your story, that doesn’t limit my ability to empathize, witness, and understand you. But, I do really acknowledge that for some, they need to know that their therapist gets it on a personal level. If that’s you, here are some things I’ve personally experienced that might resonate: anxiety, depression, trauma, emotionally immature parents, career pivots, chronic illness, burnout, relationship challenges, friendship breakups, ambiguous grief.
What is your dog’s name?
Roni - short for Macaroni because carbs are our fav.
“Finding yourself” is actually returning to yourself. An unlearning, an excavation, a remembering of who you were before the world got its hands on you”
-Emily Mcdowell