Hi Friends! I am a dog mom turned human mom, lover of indoor plants….killer of indoor plants, and social work fanatic. I was born and raised in Lafayette, but am an IU Hoosier girl at heart! If you are a Purdue fan, we can still be friends! I’ve been back in the Lafayette area after obtaining a few degrees and I am so excited for this newest endeavor. I started my career in the social work field while volunteering during my undergraduate studies at Indiana University Southeast, and quickly fell in love with helping others, especially kiddos. At that time, I was volunteering as a Study Buddy and quickly realized how little access to resources there were. After graduating with my Bachelors Degree, I began working in the social work field and decided to jump into grad school. Two short but excruciating years later, I graduated from University of Louisville with my Masters of Science in Social Work Degree in 2020. I obtained my Licensed Social Worker in 2021 and my Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2023.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I like to take my first session with clients slow and get to know each other on a personal level that isn’t all just a trauma dump. I want it to feel like a day you spend with your friend after something terrible but leave feeling lighter and less stressed.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have had a wide variety of clinical experience but also take my life experiences into account when working with you. I have a calm approach which can help make therapy feel less formal. I like to consider myself pretty informal while being authentic. Don’t be surprised when I show up to a session in a graphic tee with holey jeans, tattoos showing, and sitting cris-cross on my couch!
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with young adults (yes, us 30 somethings are still young!) and survivors of domestic violence. Each of these stages have pivotal moments in finding your “new” self while navigating natural life transitions. My favorite thing as a therapist is empowering you to find your true, highest self, despite negative life experiences you may have encountered.