I was raised in a little historic town within the Delaware Water Gap, a small region nestled in the northeast corner of Appalachia. It was the challenges I faced throughout my life that shaped my unique approach to therapy and led my passion for this work. For much of my existence I battled with the belief that I didn’t belong. The way I moved throughout the world and my experiences created barriers for me to exist authentically and embrace my true self. Because of this, I strive for my clients to feel deeply heard, seen, and understood.

In my early twenties I wandered west in pursuit of a new adventure. I packed up my car and drove to a place I had never been before and didn’t know a soul. Soon after landing in Lake Tahoe, I realized (pretty quickly) that this spontaneous move was me attempting to manage on my own and avoid seeking support. Lo and behold, Tahoe became the place where I finally began to lean inward. It was this influential time in my early adulthood that showed me healing doesn’t have to be done in solitude. Amongst pain and struggle, it is often the weaving of our own intrinsic knowing, bravery, and the magic of genuine connection that humans need most.

In my free time I enjoy being outdoors with my dogs, hiking, reading, writing, road trips, and spending time with loved ones.