Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Life Transitions
(she/her)
New to Grow
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing telehealth psychotherapy to women across Indiana and Kentucky. My work focuses on anxiety, mood changes, and sleep disruption during perimenopause and menopause. I began developing this specialty after recognizing both clinically and personally how significant the neurohormonal transition of midlife can be. Perimenopause is often discussed medically, but the emotional and cognitive effects are frequently under-addressed. Through both professional experience and my own navigation of this stage, I saw a clear need for structured, evidence-based mental health care designed specifically for women in this transition. My approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral sleep strategies. Treatment is practical, collaborative, and focused on stabilizing symptoms while supporting the broader developmental shifts that occur in midlife.
Our first session will be a collaborative conversation. I’ll ask about what’s been happening for you, what prompted you to reach out, and what you hope to get out of our sessions. We’ll explore any patterns you may have noticed, what stressors you might be experiencing, and any history that helps me understand you better. You will set the pace and share what feels comfortable and of course ask any questions that you have! My goal is for you to leave feeling grounded, understood, and clear on what therapy with me will look like.
I bring the combination of formal training, lived experience, and my own extensive therapeutic work. I don’t ask clients to do anything I haven’t done myself. I know what it feels like to sit in the client chair, to do the hard internal work, and to move through real change — and that perspective shapes how I show up as a therapist. With me, you’ll find a balance: there is space to slow down, process, and be heard, and there are moments where I will challenge you when you’re ready to make meaningful shifts. Good therapy isn’t one‑note. It’s an individualized blend of support, insight, and accountability — and I tailor that balance to what you need in each stage of your work.
I specialize in working with women experiencing perimenopause, menopause, and other significant life transitions. My ideal client is someone navigating changes in mood, identity, relationships, or functioning and wants a therapist who understands the intersection of hormonal shifts, stress, and emotional health. I also work well with individuals facing career transitions, relationship changes, or periods of reevaluation. Clients who benefit most from my approach value a balance of supportive processing and targeted, evidence‑based intervention. They’re ready to engage in meaningful work, explore patterns, and make intentional changes at a pace that feels right for them.
CBT is a structured, evidence‑based approach that helps clients understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact. I use CBT to support clients in reducing anxiety and depression by identifying unhelpful thought patterns, strengthening cognitive flexibility, and building practical coping skills that promote long‑term emotional resilience.
Sleep disruption is one of the most common and distressing symptoms during perimenopause and menopause. CBT‑I is considered the first‑line treatment for insomnia and focuses on improving sleep quality by addressing the behavioral and cognitive factors that interfere with rest. This approach helps clients reset their sleep patterns, reduce nighttime anxiety, and rebuild confidence in their ability to sleep.
Mindfulness practices support emotional regulation, stress reduction, and a deeper connection to the body’s signals. I incorporate techniques such as body scans, paced breathing, grounding exercises, and urge surfing to help clients navigate intense emotions, reduce reactivity, and cultivate a steadier internal experience. These skills are especially helpful during life transitions that bring heightened stress or physiological change.
My somatic work focuses on helping clients gently reconnect with their bodies in ways that feel safe and accessible. I use simple, trauma‑informed strategies such as noticing areas of tension, grounding through posture or breath, and using small supportive movements to help regulate the nervous system, which are very important during perimenopause, menopause and other life transitions.