Welcome! In terms of my career, I started my educational journey as a first generation college student and I wasn’t entirely sure what career path I wanted to take. I decided to major in Teaching but after receiving therapy for my own mental health concerns, I realized I wanted to help others in the same way. Similarly, I developed a passion for working with folks with diverse identities after examining and healing from my own experiences of marginalization and trauma. Additionally, my love for substance use work was fostered when completing a fellowship in this area. My hope is to not only help people struggling with addiction and mental health concerns, but to help shift the societal narrative around therapy, as asking for help takes great courage. Walking alongside others during some of the most challenging parts of their life has been very meaningful for me.
It is my belief that our identities and values inform the ways in which we show up in the world and how we interact with one another. Some important identities I hold are: being a daughter, partner, mother, queer woman of color, passionate dog mom, friend and lover of the outdoors. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my family, exploring the mountains, and listening to live music. Although I would consider myself an extrovert, I do like to recharge by watching terrible television, reading books and taking long naps with my dog.
Meet your therapist
My therapeutic style is fairly integrative - I do not believe in a one size fits all approach. Each client has their own unique story and requires their own unique care. Generally speaking, I work from a relational-cultural and person centered lens because I believe relationships and connection are the foundation of healing. In addition, I have training in a variety of other modalities and often pull techniques from Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT and Solution Focused therapies.
I strive to be as authentic and transparent as I can be because I have had many experiences with counselors who felt distant or “stuffy”. The counseling relationship is the most important part of the therapy experience and in order to create a trusting and safe space for clients, I owe it to them to be genuine and honest. My hope is that you feel empowered, have autonomy in this process, and can provide feedback when things are not working. And while we often focus on the things that are hard, I also like to leave space for laughter and joy.
Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming. Whether you know you want to get started or are unsure if therapy is “right” for you, I would love to find a time to connect and answer any questions you may have.