Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, I earned an undergraduate degree from Miami University in Psychology and a graduate degree from Xavier University in Clinical Counseling. I relocated to Washington state in 2017 in search of fresh air and mountain landscapes. My areas of interest include, but are not limited to, first responders and their spouses, fertility, pregnancy/perinatal, parenting, life transitions, stress management, and identity development.
Person-centered therapy focuses on the client, not the problem. Clients are seen as facilitators of their own growth with guidance, support, and nurturing. The shared therapeutic relationship is the foundation for success, combined with genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathetic understanding, the essential traits of the person-centered approach. I encourage creative outlets such as art, journaling, meditation, fresh air, and narrative restructuring between sessions.
I help individuals alleviate symptoms related to anxiety, stress management, and emotional imbalance. I offer a safe place free of judgment that allows for processing, discussion, and exploration of past trauma, current stressors, unhealthy habits, disrupted relationships, and unresolved conflicts. You will be heard, empowered, and educated with the ultimate goal of learning and strengthening skills that lead to a healthier and happier life.
