Throughout my career, I’ve walking into spaces where people were hurting, overwhelmed, or even left behind. I’ve provided intensive home-based services, connected with families during moments of crisis, and supported people in prisons and military bases on their journeys toward healing. In every setting – no matter the circumstances – I’ve learned that people want the same things: to feel safe, to be respected, and to know that change is possible.  My work has taught me that even in the hardest circumstances, people carry strength, and therapy can help bring that strength forward.

My background includes running Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) programs, collaborating with probation and parole officers to provide treatment within the justice system, and serving on high-intensity teams treating adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). I’ve provided individual and family therapy inside correctional facilities across all levels of security, and I’ve worked with Child Protective Services during reports of abuse or neglect to ensure that families received the mental health support they needed. I’ve also supported service members and veterans through the challenges of deployment and reintegration, with first responders coping with the stress of demanding roles, and provided therapy for adults navigating trauma, mood disorders, and relationship concerns. 

These diverse experiences have shaped my ability to meet people in the middle of complexity, to sit with them in the hardest of moments, and to help them move toward growth. They have also taught me that therapy needs to be both supportive and practical. Sometimes this means slowing down to process trauma, grief, or overwhelming emotions, and other times it means being more directive, such as teaching skills, problem-solving, and helping you take concrete steps forward. I view therapy as a collaborative process where my role is to provide a safe and compassionate space while also bringing structure and skills when it’s helpful.  My hope is that you leave sessions not only feeling heard, but also with tools you can carry into everyday life.   

Most importantly, I value building a therapeutic relationship with you that is based on authenticity, transparency, and respect. I will always see you as the expert of your own life and honor the resilience you already carry. I will always believe in your ability to adapt, heal, and grow, even when things feel difficult. My hope is that therapy gives you a chance to see your strengths more clearly, to use them in new ways, and to create progress that feels sustainable and true to who you are.