My Story

Therapy Journey/Background:

I witnessed people I loved suffering from the impact of trauma, mental health issues, and addiction. I was a highly sensitive child, but to survive a difficult childhood a part of me learned to shut down my emotions when they became too overwhelming. As an adult, I became curious about reconnecting to the parts of myself that I had pushed aside to feel whole again. This curiosity, as well as compassion for those suffering (which included myself) inspired me to shift careers and pursue a life of healing. This healing work has also helped me understand how my own neurodivergence protected me through distraction, and dissociation. Much of my healing journey has involved reconnecting to the present moment, and being there for every part of myself with compassion.

 

I am a lifelong learner with a growth mindset, which means I view challenges as opportunities to grow, and learn from my mistakes. This mentality helps work with my clients to understand their internal systems, and to refine treatment to better meet their needs while constantly increasing my own expertise through training, independent study, and Self work. As a therapist, I believe working on myself is just as important as my knowledge and experience as a therapist.  This enables me to provide services I believe in because I have experienced the benefits firsthand. I constantly seek novel therapeutic methods with an open mind while consistently deepening my understanding of the human condition through independent study, working with others from different cultures, and self exploration.