With nearly a decade in community mental health providing care to those who would otherwise struggle to access it, I’ve become a fierce advocate for making services available to all. Supporting the people who face the most barriers has always felt necessary to me.
During my time running a county crisis program, I was honored to care for patients in distress, often on the worst day of their lives. Being present for those critical hours, offering stability and compassion when everything was uncertain, was a privilege that informs my practice to this day.
I’ve worked across a variety of populations, including mandated clients, sexual offenders, adolescents, young adults, and LGBTQ+ communities. My experience spans almost every aspect of life, touching on infidelity, gender-affirming care, sexuality, trauma, domestic violence, substance use, and personality disorders — working with victims and those who have caused harm.
My background includes case management, residential leadership, and both long-term care and acute intervention. I’ve supported clients with severe and persistent mental illness, as well as ADHD, depression, anxiety, and OCD.
My approach is flexible. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) — including distress tolerance and mindfulness — motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. I’m trained in trauma-focused CBT and offer both maintenance and deeper, long-term work for chronic concerns.
