Counseling

I am a pre-licensed therapist working under supervision, and I bring over a decade of diverse experience in mental health and client care. After earning my master’s degree in Community Counseling in 2010, I worked across multiple settings—including an inpatient psychiatric hospital, community crisis response, child protective services, wraparound in-home services, end-of-life planning support, and nearly two years as an addictions counselor. I am also a certified clinical hypnotherapist, trained in breathwork and mind–body approaches.

For eight years, I stepped outside traditional mental health roles to work in operating rooms across the country alongside top orthopedic and neurosurgeons. That experience taught me how to stay grounded in high-stress environments, communicate with difficult personalities, and remain steady in the face of intense pressure—skills that deeply inform my work as a therapist today.

At the core of my approach is the belief that rapport, trust, and authenticity are essential to any therapeutic relationship. I show up as a real person: you may catch me swearing occasionally, sitting cross-legged (even on Zoom), or chatting about weekend plans if it helps us build connection. I’ve worked with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and more, and I tailor therapy to the person in front of me.

Modalities I commonly incorporate include CBT, DBT, reality therapy, art therapy, breathwork, tapping, and other integrative tools to support mind–body healing. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported as you explore what healing and growth can look like for you.

As a pre-licensed counselor under supervision, I am currently unable to accept insurance, so my services are offered on a private-pay basis. I understand that times are tough for many people, and I believe therapy should never be inaccessible to those who need it. To support this, I offer sliding-scale options to help make counseling more affordable and attainable.