My Story

From an early age, I’ve been deeply fascinated by human behavior and emotions. I’ve always felt things intensely—on a level that seemed different from others—which gave me a natural ability to understand and empathize with people. This passion for human connection grew even stronger during my college years, where I began to realize that helping others first required me to help myself.

During this time, I experienced the transformative power of mental health treatment firsthand through my own journey in therapy. Through processing and healing my own trauma, developing positive coping skills, and rediscovering joy, I learned one of the most powerful lessons of my life: I can’t take anyone to a place I haven’t gone myself. This realization has shaped both my personal growth and my career.

One of the many therapeutic modalities that helped me heal was EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR played a pivotal role in my healing process, helping me process past trauma, reconnect with myself, and find the path to joy. My personal experience with EMDR gave me a profound appreciation for its ability to facilitate deep healing and transformation, which is why it has become a cornerstone of my work today.

I began my professional journey in child welfare, working within the community to support families and children in foster care. This work provided me with invaluable experience and advanced training in infant mental health and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). These tools not only deepened my ability to work with children but became the foundation for my work with adults, guiding me toward my current focus.

Today, I am committed to walking alongside others on their healing journeys. My mission is to provide a safe, compassionate space where individuals can process their experiences, gain insight, and find the tools to create meaningful change. I believe healing starts from within, and it’s my greatest privilege to support others as they discover their paths towards finding personal transformation and their way to joy.