About Me
My journey to become a therapist unknowingly began in middle school. Sometimes, I'd escape to the counselors office when I wasn't sure where to sit at lunch. I can't recall anything we talked about, but I clearly remember the warmth of her eyes. Her office was a reprieve, a place to catch my breath, and she was the only person I felt safe falling apart in front of.
My lived experiences of mental health struggles, surviving traumatic experiences, and working to heal from the residual impacts is ultimately what has led me to support others. I would not be "here" if it weren't for the love and support of therapists, healers, mentors, and spiritual guides.
I have spent the past 14 years studying and practicing Buddhist philosophy while exploring the intersections of mind/body/spirit as they pertain to mental health. This passion to understand the suffering of others led me to pursue a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Naropa University in Boulder, CO.
I am honored to hold space for others on their healing and spiritual journey . There is so much beauty in the complexities of each client's unique social locations and experiences.
When I'm not focused on therapeutic work I enjoy to listening to music that inspires me, splashing around in bodies of water, exploring hiking and biking trails, photographing whatever catches my eye, volunteering time with kids and horses in an adaptive riding program at The Laughing Buck, and snuggles with my partner!
Thank you for entrusting me to be witness to your healing and growth!
Contemplative &
Mindfulness Psychotherapy
Depression & Anxiety
Trauma
Attachment/Abandonment
Depression and Anxiety live on a spectrum of intensity. Anxiety may feel like a continual hum in the body. You might be unable to quiet ruminating or intrusive thoughts. There can be persistent worry about the future, or just a general sense something bad is going to happen. These thought and behavior patterns, often driven by fear are exhausting. Living in a state of fight,flight, freeze, and fawn is not sustainable.
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Depressive symptoms also manifest in different ways. It may look like living your life but inside you feel empty, heavy, lethargic, easily overwhelmed by responsibilities, have difficulty sleeping or unable to get out of bed.
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Trauma is not about particular events that happened, it's how it impacts and influences your life now. Some people can point to events or prolonged periods of distress but have trouble identifying reverberations it can cause in the nervous system. I utilize evidence based treatments like EMDR , IFS, and DBT to heal the fragmentaion caused by trauma. It'important to start slow, develop a safe container, and build trust prior to re-processing. I will help you gain practical grounding and resourcing skills. This work isn't easy but the rewards are immeasurable.
How we relate to and engage with others is learned. It's possible you've inherited a relationship template and operating system from childhood that's proving unreliable and outdated. You might find yourself seeking intimate partners or friendships but vulnerability and the fear of rejection feels like too much. Or, the contrary, you get close to people quickly and find yourself stuck relationships even when they're not working. Many people who didn't experience a secure sense of attachment or attunement by their care-givers or peers develop anxious or avoidant behaviors in relationships. Attachment and abandonment wounds are not your fault. Lets work with it so you can hold appropriate boundaries and get close to people.
HSP & Empaths
Neurodiversity
LGBTQ
A highly sensitive person (HSP) is someone who is thought to have increased or deeper central nervous system sensitivity to multiple stimuli, whether this be physical, emotional, environmental, or social.
This sensitivity affects about 15-20% of the population though most with these traits feel like something is wrong with them. As an HSP myself, I hold deep compassion for others living in a world that often doesn't support this way of being. Lets embrace and love the special gifts of being a highly sensitive person and/or empathetic.
Neurodivergent people experience, interact with, and interpret the world in unique ways. Sometimes people are given labels and traits are pathologized as having ADHD, Autism, or Learning "disabilities". While these can describe and help understand the differences in cognitive functioning- they are often seen as deficits and further stigmatizing. You don't have to fit into anyone's box or idea of what is "normal". Instead, lets work together to understand how to thrive within these circumstances.
I work with folx who are exploring their gender identity, sexual orientation, or type of relationships: (aka polyamory, open relationship, ethical non-monogamy, swinging, etc)? I am here to explore all of it with you if you choose! I don't proclaim to be an expert on anyone's identities or relational choices. Rather, we will bring compassion and curiosity to how you'd like to embrace and empower yourself with these unique identities.
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