My path to this work started earlier than most. As a child, I experienced the death of a sibling — a loss that shaped how I see the world and, eventually, how I practice. It made me deeply aware of mental health struggles, and of how much it matters to simply be heard and supported, especially in life’s hardest seasons. That understanding sits at the heart of everything I do as a therapist.

Before entering this field, I spent years as a classroom teacher, where I learned something no textbook could teach me: people grow, struggle, and bloom when they finally feel safe enough to be themselves. Healing isn’t about fixing. It’s about showing up, again and again, until trust makes change possible.

I also had the privilege of teaching at Shade Tree Academy, working alongside children impacted by the foster care system. That experience showed me how early wounds leave lasting marks and how the right support, at the right time, can genuinely change the trajectory of a life.

Outside the office, you’ll find me in body combat class, singing in the car like no one’s listening, watching reality TV, or savoring a little well-earned alone time — ideally with Mexican food involved. I’d describe myself as organized, but messy. My systems make sense; they just don’t always look like it.

As a wife and mom of five, I know firsthand that connection and self-care aren’t luxuries; they’re what make a fulfilled life possible.

Every part of my story — the loss I carried as a child, the years spent in classrooms, the family that grounds me — has led me to the same belief: everyone deserves to be truly seen and heard. My hope is to walk alongside you as you learn to see your own worth, trust yourself, and become the best version of who you already are.