My goal as a licensed associate counselor is to alleviate pain or hurt as well as help my clients navigate through the obstacles of life, love, and work. I've been told that even as a child I had the natural ability to connect to others quickly, make people feel heard and offer new perspectives in a respectful way. Through my own experiences I have learned to value equality and empathy. I use a holistic approach recognizing the mind / body relationship as well as giving credit to all the roles we play throughout our lives and how each affects us.

I have been working as an advocate, confidant, and unconditional source of support to various populations for over ten years. I began this journey as a certified volunteer on a domestic violence response team. Since then, I have been empowering others to use their voices on their own personal timeline. I use motivational interviewing and person-centered approaches to assist individuals or families in setting and achieving wellness goals. I tend to use creative problem-solving and adjunct therapy techniques to promote awareness and self-recognition, for example music, arts and crafts, or narrative therapy. Majority of my career has been spent treating chronic and persistent mental illnesses with evidence-based practices like DBT and CBT.