I was raised in Stockton, in Northern California. I grew up among the Redwoods, but made my way to the mountains when I was 12 years old. I’ve always enjoyed learning about other cultures, and have been to parts of Europe and North America. I love spending time in the mountains with my husband, and can be found taking my two dogs hiking.
I graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and then decided to continue on with a Masters. I earned a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University in 2022. I’ve worked in hospital settings and have spent several years working with dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. Although I enjoyed this work, I was ready to spend more of my time working with children in play therapy and expressive arts.
My Approach
Therapy is a place to transform your pain through processing and knowledge into growth and healing. When I sit in the therapeutic space with my clients, I recognize they use both verbal and nonverbal cues in order to help complete their story. I like to use psycho-education and provide them with tailored experiences to inform their needs and help them to find a new approach.
As we work toward goals, new information can guide treatment. I welcome the potential to process and hope that clients get the opportunity to use our time as a safe, supportive space to challenge their thinking, provide support, and be a sounding board for new ideas.
