I strive to bring a down-to-earth, warm, and compassionate presence into the therapy space, creating a relaxed and supportive environment where clients feel safe, heard, and valued. My mission is to walk alongside my clients as a fellow traveler through life’s challenges—navigating transitions, conflict, and loss—while helping them find meaning and fulfillment. I am committed to fostering a therapeutic space built on mutual respect, trust, compassion, and empowerment

for every individual I work with.

While my approach to therapy is integrative and tailored to each client’s unique needs, Feminist Theory is the foundation of my practice, which recognizes how our personal experiences are shaped by larger social systems and identities. My work is strengths-based and person-centered, aimed at meeting my clients where they are and empowering them to discover their own resilience and abilities. In addition to Feminist Theory, I frequently incorporate elements of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and
Existential Theory into my practice.

 

I am a Resident in Counseling, pursuing licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and I hold a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Webster University and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Truman State University. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in the medical field during the COVID-19 pandemic as a Medical Assistant with women and children in both outpatient and hospital settings. After leaving healthcare to focus on my own mental health, I transitioned into teaching, where I discovered a deep passion for working with adolescents. This experience solidified my desire to merge my interests in healthcare and education through counseling. I have experience providing individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents, but I have also worked with a wide range of adult populations. My time working with adult immigrants and refugees gave me the opportunity to engage with clients from vastly different backgrounds—and often across language barriers—reinforcing my commitment to multicultural competence.

 

As a white woman, I recognize that my lived experiences are often different from many of my clients, and I am dedicated to providing inclusive, culturally responsive care. My areas of expertise include life transitions, anxiety and depression, parent-child conflict, relationship difficulties, women’s and LGBTQIA+ issues.

Outside of work, I love spending time in nature, whether hiking, kayaking, or just relaxing outside with my rescue dog, Sandy. I also have a deep appreciation for music and art, and I enjoy throwing clay on the wheel as well as painting. Traveling and experiencing new food are two of my greatest joys, and I’m always looking for my next adventure—especially one that involves exploring a new city and its restaurants.