(he/him)
Life is full of change, and sometimes those changes can feel overwhelming. I believe there is no single “right way” to handle life’s challenges, which is why I take a person-centered and integrative approach to therapy. My goal is to help you feel supported and more at ease with where you are while working toward where you want to be. Over the past 12 years, I’ve gained experience with a wide range of approaches including expressive arts therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, yoga, nature-based practices, nutrition, and relationship work. I enjoy bringing creativity and flexibility into sessions so that we can find what works best for you. I have a strong background in helping clients with worry, low mood, and spiritual concerns, and I strive to create a space where you can feel comfortable exploring any challenge you’re facing. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Saint Leo University with a specialization in Advanced Clinical Practice. Before that, I completed a Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication, with minors in Film and Creative Writing. My professional experience spans a variety of settings, including community health centers, private practice, child welfare, schools, nonprofits, and the Department of Veteran Affairs. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, spending time in nature, watching movies, and participating in the arts. I am licensed in Florida, Idaho, South Carolina, and Utah. I work with cash-pay clients located in these states.
The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and begin creating a safe, supportive space for your therapy journey. We will talk about what brings you in, the challenges you are facing, and the areas of your life you would like to improve. You do not need to have everything figured out ahead of time. Our first meeting is simply a place to begin. I may ask about your current concerns, personal history, relationships, stressors, and coping patterns so I can better understand the full picture of what you are experiencing. If religious trauma, spiritual abuse, faith transition, or deconstruction are part of your story, we can explore that gently and at your pace. This session is also an opportunity for you to see whether I feel like a good fit for you. Therapy works best when it feels collaborative and comfortable, so I welcome your questions, preferences, and feedback. Together, we will begin identifying your goals and creating a plan that feels realistic, practical, and personalized to your needs. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, or identity-related struggles, my goal is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, supported, and more hopeful about the path ahead.
What stands out about my therapeutic approach is that I combine a calm, easygoing presence with thoughtful guidance and practical tools. I want clients to feel safe enough to be honest, while also feeling that therapy is helping them move forward in meaningful ways. I listen closely, stay open-minded, and can be direct when needed so clients feel both supported and challenged. My style is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I use approaches such as CBT, DBT, and holistic therapy to help clients better understand themselves, work through painful patterns, and build healthier ways of coping. I tailor therapy to the individual, whether they need practical strategies, deeper emotional processing, or both. This approach is especially helpful for clients dealing with religious trauma, spiritual abuse, faith transitions, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, stress, and burnout. I also offer walk and talk therapy for clients who feel more at ease opening up outdoors. My goal is to help clients feel more grounded, self-aware, emotionally supported, and better able to create lasting change in their lives.
I am best positioned to help clients who are struggling with religious trauma, spiritual abuse, faith crisis, faith transition, or deconstruction, especially when these experiences overlap with anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism, or burnout. Many of the people I work with feel caught between the beliefs, roles, or expectations they once carried and the person they are now becoming. They may feel confused, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to move forward. I work especially well with thoughtful, self-aware clients who want a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental place to process what they have been through. Many are seeking more than symptom relief. They want help making sense of painful religious experiences, healing shame and fear, rebuilding self-trust, and creating a life that feels more authentic and grounded. Therapy can be a place to explore identity, values, boundaries, and meaning without pressure about what you should believe. I am also a strong fit for clients who want a warm, holistic approach to therapy. This includes people who are drawn to walk and talk therapy and feel more comfortable opening up while moving outdoors in a calm, natural setting instead of sitting in a traditional office. Whether you are dealing with religious trauma, spiritual abuse, a faith crisis, anxiety, or burnout, my goal is to offer therapy that feels compassionate, practical, and personalized. I want clients to feel seen, supported, and empowered as they heal, reconnect with themselves, and move toward a more peaceful and meaningful life.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I believe that every person has the inner resources to grow and heal when given the right environment. In person-centered therapy, I provide a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where you feel fully heard and accepted. My role is not to tell you what to do, but to walk alongside you as you explore your own strengths and insights. By offering unconditional positive regard, I help create the safety you need to share openly without fear of judgment. Many clients find that this type of supportive relationship allows them to gain clarity, increase self-confidence, and make meaningful changes in their lives. Over time, you’ll learn to trust yourself more deeply and live with greater authenticity. This involves their background, culture, and religious experience.
Integrative
Every person has unique needs, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. That’s why I practice integrative therapy, drawing from a variety of methods that I adapt to fit you as an individual. Over the past decade, I’ve incorporated nature-based, art-based, solution-focused, mindfulness, movie-based, music-based, nutrition, yoga, and movement approaches, among others. This flexibility allows us to combine practical coping skills with creative and holistic practices that support your mind, body, and spirit. By knowing the parts of a person, like their family life, work life, and religious or spiritual life, the better I can help them move forward. Some clients may benefit from mindfulness and movement, while others may connect through creative expression or values-based work. Together, we’ll design a therapeutic process that feels personalized, balanced, and effective for your growth.
Faith based therapy
For many people, spirituality and faith are at the heart of their values, culture, and identity. In faith-based therapy, I create space for you to explore your challenges through the lens of your beliefs, drawing strength and comfort from your spiritual traditions. Whether your background is Christianity, Latter-day Saints, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, or another path, I respect your worldview and welcome your faith as part of our work together. We may incorporate scripture, prayer, or reflection into sessions if that feels meaningful to you, while still using evidence-based counseling strategies. My own experience living in Asia, Europe, and across the U.S. has given me perspective on diverse spiritual practices and how faith can play a powerful role in healing. This approach allows you to bring your whole self to therapy—mind, heart, and spirit—while building practical tools for daily life. I also work with religious trauma for those effected by a religious or spiritual experience.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is especially useful for people who experience intense emotions, feel overwhelmed, or have difficulty navigating relationships. In our work together, we focus on building four core skill areas: mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication. I help clients learn practical strategies to pause, reflect, and respond instead of feeling swept away by strong emotions. Many people find that DBT gives them tools to reduce conflict, improve relationships, and feel more balanced in their daily lives. The approach is structured, yet flexible, and can be tailored to the situations you face most often. Over time, these skills can become lifelong tools that help you feel more in control and better able to handle stress and challenges.
Trauma Informed Care
I approach therapy with the understanding that trauma can leave deep emotional and physical imprints that affect how you experience the world. Trauma-informed care emphasizes safety, trust, and empowerment, making sure that you feel respected and supported throughout the process. I create a calm, nonjudgmental space where you can share at your own pace without pressure or fear of retraumatization. Together, we focus on building coping skills and grounding techniques so you feel more secure and in control of your healing journey. Over time, we work on reducing the power of triggers, rebuilding self-confidence, and fostering resilience. My goal is to help you not only process past trauma but also move toward a life where you feel stronger, safer, and more at peace.