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New to Grow
On the outside, most people would likely say you’re doing okay. You manage responsibilities, show up for others, and keep life moving. Internally, it often feels heavier than it appears. Your mind doesn’t slow down—you replay conversations, overanalyze decisions, and get caught in patterns that feel difficult to understand even to you. At times, anxiety feels constant or hard to quiet. Other times, there is shutdown, numbness, or low motivation that is difficult to explain. Stress builds over time, past experiences continue to shape present responses, and depression can show up as disconnection, fatigue, or a persistent sense of heaviness. Life transitions often intensify these experiences—changes in relationships, identity, work, or direction can feel destabilizing even when they are expected or positive. That’s where I come in. I’m a trauma-informed psychotherapist (LPC) and the founder of Profound Minds Psychological Services. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are ready to move beyond surface-level understanding and begin shifting the deeper patterns that keep them stuck. My role is to help you make sense of what is happening beneath the surface and begin creating change that actually lasts. Many of the individuals I work with are capable, reflective, and self-aware, yet frustrated that insight alone has not been enough. In our work, we go beyond symptoms and begin identifying the emotional and relational patterns driving them. From there, we work to shift those patterns in a structured, realistic, and sustainable way. This is a space where you do not need to hold everything together or have the right words. You can show up as you are, and we will begin from there.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, so I focus on making the first session feel grounded and comfortable. We’ll spend time getting a clear understanding of what’s been going on, what feels most challenging right now, and what you’re hoping to change. I’ll also share how I work so you can get a sense of what the process will feel like. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out. My goal is for you to feel understood, supported, and not alone in what you’re carrying. As we talk, we’ll begin identifying patterns and shaping a direction for our work, so you leave with more clarity than you came in with.
I have a strong track record of helping clients move from feeling stuck, reactive, or disconnected to feeling more stable, self-aware, and confident in how they navigate life. Many are able to step down in frequency over time, maintain their progress independently, and feel equipped with tools that hold up outside of therapy. Clients often describe my approach as warm, grounded, and supportive, while also being clear, direct, and intentional. I don’t just create space for reflection—I actively help clients understand what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what needs to shift in order for things to change. What stands out is the balance I bring: compassion without passivity, and structure without rigidity. Clients feel emotionally safe but also supported in moving beyond insight into meaningful change. My work is trauma-informed and evidence-based, with a focus on lasting transformation rather than short-term relief. I pay close attention to emotional patterns, relational dynamics, and underlying experiences so we can work at the root level instead of just managing symptoms. Many clients begin noticing shifts early in the process—often increased clarity, emotional relief, or a sense of steadiness within the first few sessions. Over time, these shifts deepen into more stable emotional regulation, healthier relationships, and stronger internal confidence. What matters most to me is not just helping people feel better but helping them fundamentally change how they relate to themselves and their lives so they can move forward with more clarity, resilience, and self-trust.
I work best with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, or long-standing emotional patterns that keep repeating in different forms. With children and adolescents, I help them make sense of what they’re feeling when everything feels too big, confusing, or hard to control. We focus on emotional regulation, self-understanding, and building coping tools that actually fit their real life. With adults, the work often goes deeper into patterns that have been there for a long time—overthinking, shutting down, over-functioning, people-pleasing, or feeling like you’re “fine” on the outside but not really okay underneath. We look at where those patterns come from and what it actually takes to shift them in a lasting way, not just manage them. With couples, I work with the cycle that keeps repeating—the same argument, different day dynamic where both people feel unheard, disconnected, or misunderstood. We slow that cycle down, understand what’s actually happening underneath it, and work toward rebuilding communication, trust, and a sense of closeness that doesn’t feel forced or fragile. With families, I help reduce constant tension and miscommunication, so things don’t feel like everyone is talking past each other. The goal is to create more understanding, less reactivity, and a home environment where people feel heard instead of constantly on edge. Across all of my work, I tend to work with people who are tired of just talking about things. They’ve usually already tried venting, advice, self-help, or pushing through on their own—and they’re realizing it’s not really changing anything. What they want is something more real than that: honest reflection, deeper understanding, and actual movement out of the patterns that keep showing up.
Christian Counseling
I integrate Christian counseling for clients who wish to include their faith as part of the healing process. My approach respects each client’s spiritual beliefs while exploring how faith, identity, and meaning intersect with emotional and relational well-being. When appropriate, we incorporate biblical principles, values, and spiritual reflection to support resilience, healing, and growth in alignment with your personal beliefs.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as an evidence-based approach to help clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to shift them in ways that improve emotional regulation and daily functioning. CBT is integrated within a broader, trauma-informed framework to ensure interventions are both effective and responsive to your unique experiences.
Couples Counseling
In couples counseling, I work with partners to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and address patterns that contribute to relational distress. My approach is grounded in attachment and trauma-informed principles, helping each partner better understand their emotional needs, responses, and relational dynamics. Together, we focus on restoring connection, improving conflict resolution, and fostering a healthier, more secure partnership.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
I use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to support clients in working through trauma-related beliefs and experiences. This structured, evidence-based approach helps identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts connected to traumatic events, allowing for more balanced and adaptive perspectives. CPT is delivered with sensitivity to each client’s readiness, ensuring that trauma processing occurs in a safe, supportive, and clinically appropriate manner.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-informed care is the foundation of my clinical practice. I approach all treatment with an understanding of how trauma impacts the brain, body, and relationships, prioritizing safety, trust, and empowerment. Interventions are tailored to your individual history and needs, focusing on stabilization, emotional regulation, and gradual processing to support long-term healing and resilience.