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My path was not a straight line, but a meaningful journey through the systems we discuss in therapy. I began my career working directly within community mental health and outpatient addiction treatment centers. I saw how trauma, anxiety, and systemic barriers keep people stuck trapped, which moved me beyond just symptom management. I was exposed to trauma-informed care and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which I feel honors pain while building a life of purpose. My own experiences with loss and healing solidify my belief that with the right tools there is a path forward. I blend systemic understanding with values-based techniques to guide clients from surviving to truly living.

