About Me

I was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, but Colorado has felt like home since I was seven, when my family moved to Dillon. I was raised by my dad, who is strong, independent, and genuinely one of the funniest people I know. Some of my favorite memories are road trips to places like Estes Park, Telluride, Ouray, and Nederland that had me falling in love with exploring the outdoors and chasing breathtaking views. Since graduating high school in 2020, I’ve visited 18 national parks and have never really stopped adventuring.
At the same time, my upbringing exposed me to the realities of addiction, job stability, depression, and first-responder trauma. Some of my most prized relationships have been cut short by addiction and generational wounds.

My high school community experienced several student suicides, and those losses shaped me deeply. I found profound meaning in conversations with peers who could relate, as well as mentors who shined the light onto social work and mental health as a career path. I became involved in suicide prevention and youth-focused nonprofit work early on, later moved to Grand Junction for my undergraduate degree and to pursue work with populations facing housing and mental health instability.

Fun facts: I once volunteered at the Aspen Hot Air Balloon Festival, assisting with balloon setup and launches. On the final day, a last-minute cancellation allowed my best friend and I to be offered to fill their spot and join a flight. We took in sweeping views of Aspen during peak fall colors before an unexpectedly rough landing on the side of a mountain trapped in trees!

My Background

I grew up in the mountains of Summit County and still love going back whenever I can, whether that’s paddleboarding on Lake Dillon, hiking Mt. Buffalo, or walking around downtown Frisco with a coffee. I spent time living in Grand Junction while working for the National Park Service at Colorado National Monument, which remains one of the most beautiful places I’ve visited. I love to travel to fairytale spots around Colorado, Utah, and Hawaii. I have visited Hawaii four times and cannot get enough! I knew for years that I wanted to eventually make my way to Denver. Joining Relate felt like a natural fit to continue building a life and career centered around connection, growth, and meaningful mental health work here in Colorado.

Outside of work and school, I really value slowing down and reconnecting with the people who help me feel grounded. I lean on my friends, partner, and my dog to put the weight of the day aside so I can carry it the next day.

I’ve learned as a student and professional that rest, movement, and community aren’t luxuries, they’re essential.  To me, therapy is a collaborative space where an individual’s inner world is given room to slow down, take shape, and be understood. I see symptoms and behaviors less as problems to eliminate and more as adaptations that once served a protective purpose, especially in the context of trauma and relational rupture.

I care deeply about advocacy and showing up for others in meaningful ways.
Standing with others who feel passionate about valuing and protecting diversity and dignity has been a monumental part of my wellbeing. For that reason, I spend much of my free time working in a volunteer capacity with survivors of domestic violence in the downtown Denver area.

From an Internal Family Systems perspective, I encourage clients to view every part of themselves as having a purpose, often rooted in protection from pain, fear, rejection, or overwhelm, rather than something that is “bad” or needs to be eliminated. Progress can look like feeling less controlled by shame, self-criticism, emotional reactivity, or survival patterns, and more able to respond to themselves and others with calmness, clarity, confidence, and self-trust.

I am drawn to supporting individuals who may feel emotionally stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from themselves, as well as those navigating trauma, grief and loss, and challenges within family dynamics. I especially enjoy working with clients exploring identity, moving through life transitions, or working to shift patterns such as perfectionism and people-pleasing.

I hope my clients experience therapy as a space where they feel deeply seen, supported, and accepted without judgment. Much of my work is grounded in the belief that many behaviors develop as ways to survive, adapt, or seek safety, and that meaningful change can happen when people begin to approach themselves with greater understanding and compassion. Giving individuals the permission and encouragement to explore their inner world can be a powerful catalyst for change.

My Approach

My approach is informed by trainings and experiences grounded in unconditional positive regard, accurate empathy, collaboration, and emotional safety within the therapeutic relationship. Professionally, my background has centered in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, family repair, and coordinated care for families navigating acute mental health concerns.

I am trained in Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care, person-centered and strength-based approaches, knowledge of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness strategies. I utilize attachment theory in bringing awareness of the impact of community on our healing journey.

A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development continues to guide my clinical work; I have a particular interest in expanding training in EMDR and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to support clients navigating trauma, emotional regulation, and relational healing.

I believe a session can be meaningful, and transformative for clients using primarily core counseling skills.

Through my training, I know that strong attending skills, accurate empathy, and positive regard can create a strong therapeutic rapport that allows the client to feel capable of positive change.