Hi, y’all! A little about me- I am the eldest daughter. I am multi-racial and queer. I am way too familiar with the archetype of the high achiever, “good” student/partner/friend, etc. Who got that label by putting themselves last. Growing up in the Midwest, I know what it’s like to feel that some topics are off limits because it might make others uncomfortable. In my office, there is nothing off limits to talk about and explore. I welcome all that you are. I am excited to get to know you.

Who I Am As a Therapist

I am a therapist for those wanting to heal from trauma and learn to embrace the beautiful messiness of life. If you’re reading this, I imagine that you are ready to exit survival mode. I imagine you are longing to experience a sense of calm and relaxation. To feel safe in your body again. To feel pleasure and joy. To experience connection with greater ease. To learn to experience and embrace feelings that previously felt overwhelming. To learn how to discern what actually is a threat and what is simply uncomfortable.

I am here to support you in this journey.

Trauma can tell us that we need to be a certain way to be safe, loved, and okay. That certain topics are off limits to think or talk about because they are too painful, or too much for others to hold. Trauma can make us believe that we are bad or that something is wrong with us.

Healing can show us how freeing it can be to embrace our humanity. Healing teaches us to embrace ourselves, and others, with loving curiosity. It helps us to embody a sense of worth and admiration. It shows us that all of our feelings are valid and deserve space. It frees us from shame so that we can be all that we are. It allows us to be imperfect. It allows us to be human.

I am here to offer a safe experience, set on your terms, as you begin your healing journey. I encourage you to take the step of reaching out, when you are ready.