Following a career in corporate learning and development, my passion for helping people better connect with themselves and others led me to graduate school to become a therapist. I strongly believe in being curious about what’s going on within ourselves and in forming meaningful connections with the people around us, but I know doing so is hard and requires specific tools that I am here to provide.

I’ve come to view therapy the same way we might view going to a primary care physician and taking care of our physical health. Sometimes, we get sick and aren’t doing so well, and we need the support of a doctor to move through it and get back to baseline. Other times, we use the doctor as a time to pause, check in, and make sure we are maintaining our health. We also might do things in our everyday life that help to not only take care of our bodies, but even grow in our sense of well-being. I believe my role as a therapist is much the same: I am here to help individuals and families move through the challenging, difficult moments in life. I also firmly believe in creating space where we can all pause, check in on ourselves, and even grow in our connection to our mind, ourselves, and our skills. In this sense, I believe everyone can benefit from therapy. 

I bring a relational, collaborative, person-focused style to our sessions, recognizing that sitting with our feelings can often be challenging. That is why I like to find creative ways to engage, such as writing, drawing, or using a great analogy, to meet you right where you are and help you do the work. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help us create a safe, compassionate environment to look at the difficult parts of life, while also referencing Positive Psychology and strengths-based tools to help us recognize what is working and build a life filled with well-being.

I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and parents across a range of life phases. I began my career at The Menninger Clinic, where I supported individuals and families in times of crisis using innovative ways to cope, such as combining creativity and mindfulness through culinary therapy or gardening!

Whether it’s your first time going to therapy and you’re a little unsure, you’re a parent holding the weight of supporting a child who is struggling, or you’re an individual looking to grow in your sense of self and well-being, I’d love to meet you and see if we might be a good fit to walk that journey together. 

Outside of the therapy room, I’m a parent and love spending time with my family. I also love paying attention to every-day things that fill my cup, from time outside, cooking, and doing something creative, to exploring the great coffee shops of Houston. I live in Houston with my spouse, child, and our scruffy terrier mix.