My interest in psychology began with my own healing. I grew up in a home touched by unhealed trauma, and entered adulthood struggling with depression and anxiety, often feeling lost and disconnected from my feelings. Eventually, I realized I needed support.
Therapy helped me to heal the disconnection I had lived with for so long. I learned to trust my feelings, care for myself with greater kindness, and create healthier relationships.
The approaches that supported me are now at the heart of my work. My goal is create a supportive space where people can reconnect with themselves at a deeper level - and heal the trauma that's creating pain in their lives, not just manage symptoms.
My Personal Healing Journey
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My interest in psychology began with my own healing. I grew up in a home touched by unhealed trauma, and entered adulthood struggling with depression and anxiety, often feeling lost and disconnected from my feelings. Eventually, I realized I needed support.
I worked with a therapist who was skillful and kind. I began to heal the disconnection I had lived with for so long. I learned to trust my feelings, be kinder to myself, and build a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and whole.
The approaches that supported my own healing are now at the heart of my work. My goal is to create a supportive space where people can reconnect with themselves at a deeper level, and heal the trauma that's creating pain in their lives, not just manage symptoms.
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My Personal Healing Journey
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Client-centered therapy — deep listening, empathy and acceptance.
Client-centered therapy — deep listening, empathy and acceptance.
IFS-informed parts work — connecting with the parts of ourselves that long for understanding, acceptance and care.
Somatic and body-based practices such as mindfulness, body awareness, grounding, and breathwork.
Therapy with me feels calm, warm, and reflective. There’s no rush, no performance, and no need to be anything other than who you are. I bring a gentle curiosity to our work — the kind that notices, listens, and stays with you. While our conversations guide the work, I draw from approaches that help you understand what you're experiencing, relate to yourself with more compassion, and experience a greater sense clarity, ease, and confidence.
My Therapeutic Approach
Master of Arts degree in Counseling, Oakland University, 1997.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Michigan
27 Years of Clinical Practice
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IFS-Informed Parts Work, Somatic Practices, and Polyvagal-Informed Approaches
Training & Credentials