I seek to create a therapeutic space that is validating towards my clients’ identities and lived experiences. I believe both the client and counselor have expertise and insight to bring to the collaborative therapeutic relationship. Together, we can curiously explore thoughts, behaviors, identity, life events, meaning, and stressors as I believe increased self-awareness is key in addressing deeply-rooted anxieties and tensions and distressing thoughts and emotions. I believe therapy should be a nonjudgmental space to ask half-formed questions, collect thoughts, build skills, and safely experience emotions and confront fears. I typically utilize an integrated cognitive-behavioral and existential approach as a well-rounded and holistic means to promote growth and healing. 

I earned my Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota. My internships were centered on co-occurring mental health and addiction treatment for adults with a focus on parents seeking reunification with their children at one of my internship sites. My mental health work history prior to joining The Family Development Center includes time as a behavioral health technician at an eating disorder center and experience as a clinical program assistant at an autism day treatment center for preschool-aged children. 

I am passionate about supporting individuals in the areas of addiction, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, maternal mental health, and life transitions, and working with those who carry a multiracial identity. My interests outside of work include exploring trails around the Twin Cities with my corgi, completing reading challenges, and enjoying live music by attending concerts and theater performances.

Community of focus: Multiracial