Changing the world one mind at a time
Don’t listen to the rats!
(Context: the rats are emotional, impulsive thoughts)
Warm, down to earth, and welcoming
Every person deserves an understanding and judgment-free space to process their life in
I am committed to tailoring my approach to each client to deliver quality therapeutic connection. In sessions, I will work to understand you through the lenses of science, society, emotion, logic, health, and whole-person wellness. I draw from multiple approaches including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, and parts work. What those fancy words and letters mean to me is that every person is different and benefits from different pieces of different approaches, and it is my job to facilitate that process.
I believe that all people can benefit greatly from therapy, but not all therapist-client relationships are created equal. Research has highlighted the critical importance of that relationship in how well therapy works for each individual.
I foster a relationship that is client-centered and protects your autonomy, while working to gently challenge ideas that aren’t working so well anymore. I aim to provide a warm and welcoming space where you can be yourself, set aside expectations, and be free to unpack your thoughts.
I welcome you to explore my profile and consider whether I seem like a potential match for you. We can schedule a consultation to see if it feels right.
I prefer the biopsychosocial model. In short – this theory says that mental health is influenced by biological (genetics, health), psychological (emotions, thoughts, behaviors), and social (socioeconomic status, community, culture) factors.
I believe the elements of these worlds can have drastic impacts on our wellbeing, for better or for worse. Either way, taking these aspects into consideration allows us to leverage our benefits and work through our obstacles to come out a better, more resilient person. If these facets of a human are ignored in our process, a person can continue to have the same problems without relief from treatment.
My background gives me unique insight into: body focused repetitive behaviors, sexual wellness, and neurodivergence
My expertise is particularly valuable for: people facing substance use related issues
a cisgender, white, queer woman. I am neurodivergent and I would say I’m quite a goofy, nerdy person. I am Colorado born and raised and have a deep love for the natural beauty of our great state. I love my family, the mountains, dogs, history, plants, and understanding how things work.
in my mind there is no problem too small or big for therapy. Some of us may feel like life has been a never ending string of difficulties, and some of us have suddenly faced an obstacle that’s too tough to conquer alone. Put simply, in our best times therapy is a place to maintain our wellbeing and work towards an even better life. In our worst times, therapy can be the anchor that keeps us grounded and functioning. Life is far too complicated to live without support, and I think the right therapist can facilitate improved outcomes for everyone, no matter where they are at.
Yes! I have been in therapy for years – even professionals need support!
It depends. I know this is the most therapist answer ever but let me explain: some people want to cut some or all substances from their lives permanently. Some people want to change their relationship with substance use. Some people want to change nothing. Some people aren’t sure what they want to do. My job as a therapist is not to determine what’s best for you, it’s to help you find your goals and work towards them in a way that is sustainable and meaningful to YOU.
ENFP-T
Spending time in the sun near trees and water
Cozying up to watch documentaries
Dinner parties with family and friends
Act thoughtfully rather than on emotions or impulse
Get through the day without a drink
Learn to accept, and even love, rejected parts
Challenge ineffective and painful thinking
Find space from intrusive thoughts
As a kid I knew I wanted to change the world. It didn’t take long to realize how hard it is for one person to do that.
I have always been fascinated by people, problems, and solutions. The world I grew up in dismissed mental health issues as dramatics, shortcomings, laziness, and a problem to be rid of rather than addressed. I watched myself and others struggle with mental health issues while feeling invalid and hopeless. I saw a world with so many people suffering without feeling like help or improvements were an option.
I became a therapist as a way to utilize my own personality, knowledge, and skills to help the world become a brighter, more effective, and better place. Today I recognize the world as a subjective concept, with each person having their own world. Now, my goal is to change the world for as many people as possible.
I recognize myself as someone of privilege, privilege that has given me the opportunity to pursue this career and other passions in life. My goal as a therapist is to utilize the benefits of my education and clinical expertise to uplift others and help set ourselves and our communities up for greater success than previous generations.
I work toward a world where everyone receives not the “privilege”, but the right to health, both physically and mentally.
My neurodivergence has played a significant role in my life as both a gift and a perceived barrier. It has often been categorized as a disability, yet I hope to help people employ neurodivergence not as a deficit but as a difference in how each person functions best.
We may not share the same life experiences, but these differences provide unique perspectives that we can use to forge a path that fits your individual circumstances.
Virgo Aries Virgo
Anyone and everyone who walks through my (virtual) door
A priority in therapy with me is making sure that you, the client, are in the driver’s seat. I seek a process where we work together to decide where to go and how to best get there. I aim to create an environment where you feel safe to say no, set the pace, and take on challenges when you’re ready.
I foster an environment where you are in control where you can learn the skills needed to approach trauma and the symptoms that can manifest across many areas of life. Trauma rewires the brain to perceive the world differently, and addressing this requires careful consideration of the factors specific to each person. I work to help people with trauma re-center, find themselves, and retake ownership of their life experience.
My work as a therapist has largely taken place in a psychiatric hospital working in both inpatient and intensive outpatient. Inpatient treatment is 24 hour care for short periods of acute stabilization, about 3-10 days. Intensive outpatient is a group therapy treatment meeting for 3 hours on 3 days each week, for 4-12 weeks. As a result I’m familiar with high intensity issues, crisis prevention, safety planning, and working with a team to provide integrative and complete care to people. This experience has also led me to be comfortable and effective with a diverse set of clients facing a broad range of issues from anxiety to psychosis.
One of the most important lessons I learned from working in these settings was how critical it is for problems to be addressed at the lowest possible level of care to minimize the monetary, physical, emotional, and time commitments needed for treatment. I believe consistent outpatient therapy is a key to keeping people stable and happy.
Masters of Addiction Counseling, Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology: Addictions Counseling and Clinical/Counseling Psychology – Colorado State University
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology: Criminology and Criminal Justice – Colorado State University
Addictions Counselor Candidate (ADDC) – Colorado
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) – Colorado
I began at a residential treatment program for youth involved in the departments of Human Services and Youth Services in Colorado while I was an undergraduate intern in 2021. After almost a year there, I changed gears and took a job as a mental health technician at a psychiatric hospital, where I would work for the next 2.5 years. I was soon transferred into the utilization review department, where I argued insurance denials on behalf of patients. From January of 2024, I worked as a therapist on the inpatient units for my graduate internship. When I graduated in August and obtained my ADDC, I was hired on as a therapist. After another 8 months, I was off to the hospital’s intensive outpatient program as the primary therapist for adults and adolescents. I worked with Colorado State University to develop and run a Substance Use Services sector of the Psychological Services Center in 2023 and 2024. We provided free and low cost services to adolescents and adults in the community. This position expired when I graduated in August 2024. When the hospital unexpectedly shut down due to funding issues early in 2025, I felt it was the right time for me to transition to traditional outpatient care.
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