I believe people come to counseling because something in their lives needs to be understood,
named, and held with care - not because they are broken projects needing to be solved. Many of
us have learned to move quickly toward growth or solutions while bypassing places where we
have been hurt or unseen. Counseling offers a space where your story can be fully heard, without
being rushed or minimized.

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My professional journey began in the world of education, where I spent many years working
alongside students and families. That work shaped my deep respect for patience, attunement, and
the importance of meeting people where they are. Over time, my work has focused more deeply
on the inner emotional world - how we cope, relate, and make meaning of our lives, especially
during seasons of grief, transition, anxiety, depression, or emotional pain.

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Drawing from Internal Family Systems and Emotionally Focused Therapy, I work with the parts
within us that have learned to protect, withdraw, or push through pain. The goal is not to force
change, but to help those parts feel safe enough for new understanding, connection, and
movement to take place. I am trained in SAFE EMDR and draw from it when deeper experiences
need attention, always working in a way that is paced and attuned to each person.

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My understanding of how early relationships shape emotional safety and trust is also informed
by parenting experiences connected to the foster care and adoption system.

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In counseling, my role is to walk with you thoughtfully and intentionally as we explore what
your past experiences have shaped within you and what you may need now. I strive to hold a
space that is steady, compassionate, and thoughtful - where you can slow down, speak honestly,
and feel understood. Healing often begins when our experiences are named, and we no longer
have to carry them alone.

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“To own your story is to step into the truth of who you are and to trust that God is not finished
writing.” - Dan B. Allender, To Be Told

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