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ABOUT ME:
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming and challenging. I am glad to be a small part of your therapeutic journey.
I am a Northwestern University graduate with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. I received my undergraduate degree at Webster University, where I earned a BFA in Acting. There, my strengths of empathy and curiosity were developed. Inspired by the pandemic, I put down my scripts and costumes and decided to make a career change away from the theater, and toward the helping profession of counseling.
Since entering the field of mental health counseling, my work has been adults (both individuals and couples) moving through life’s unique challenges. Working to promote change in your life is a difficult process, and a therapist who sees you for who you are can be a helpful part of that journey. I strive to create a judgment-free environment where clients can express themselves freely, working toward personal discovery and growth. I have experience working with individuals that are a part of the queer community and have experience working with clients who are neurodivergent, working to operate in a neurotypical society. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, acute and complex trauma, identity exploration, life transition issues, career changes, and relational issues.
I am a trauma-informed, EMDR-trained therapist with a strong belief in the power of a supportive therapeutic alliance. I am sex-positive and poly-positive. The modalities I mainly use, ACT and EMDR, have been used for the treatment of PTSD, acute and chronic trauma, phobias, anxiety, and depression.
I believe we are all lifelong learners, and view therapy as part of that learning process. In my free time, I enjoy thrifting, listening to podcasts, playing music, hanging out with my cats and dog (Miso, Soup & Charlie), watching movies and television, and going on Wikipedia deep dives.
