Hey there
From a young age, I knew I was different. I’ve always been a highly sensitive person, easily in touch with my emotions and unafraid to express them. My natural inclination for introspection and my deep curiosity about human nature led me to pursue a career as a therapist early on.
ABOUT ME
How I became a therapist.
I grew up in a suburb of Dallas, Texas and moved to Austin to pursue my Bachelors Degree in Psychology The University of Texas. After combatting years of perfectionism I succumbed to burnout and pushed pause on my higher education to work in the corporate world of technology sales. I learned very quickly sales was not for me and I went back to school where I earned my Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas State University.
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In my young adult life, I navigated relationship challenges that have steered my interests in relational therapy and the effects of betrayal trauma. I, myself, often found it difficult to find therapists who considered betrayal as a type of traumatic experience. After sessions, I was often left feeling like something was wrong with me for struggling to recover from the betrayal I experienced.
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​Through my own pursuit of healing, I discovered the impact betrayal can have on a person and a relationship. Once I was able to seek out the type of therapists who would acknowledge my experience and how it altered my belief systems, the real work could begin. From my experience as a client, I found my relationship with my therapist to be one of the most impactful parts of my healing. I was able to practice rebuilding my ability to trust in the space they provided. I also found EMDR to be transformative in my trauma healing.
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LPC-Associate, License # 95005
Supervised by Ilyse Kennedy, License #78789
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HOW I WORK
A welcoming, trauma informed approach to therapy.
I work with individuals and couples who are carrying the weight of trauma, adjusting to big life changes, or struggling to rebuild trust after betrayal. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns of disconnection—whether that’s from their partner, their own emotions, or both. My role is to help you slow down, make sense of what’s happening inside, and begin to create the kind of connection and safety you’ve been longing for.
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The connection between the therapist and client is always the best indicator for growth. Making sure there is comfort and connection between us is always my goal. That being said,
in our work together, I use EMDR, parts work, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to guide healing. EMDR helps release the impact of painful experiences so they no longer take up so much space in your present. Parts work gives language and compassion to the different sides of yourself, like the part that wants to protect you and the part that longs for closeness. And with couples, EFT helps uncover the feelings beneath the arguments, building new patterns of trust, safety, and closeness.
I have a warm and collaborative approach to working with my clients. I’ll walk alongside you, helping you name what’s happening, explore emotions in a safe way, and practice new ways of relating. I believe emotions aren’t something to avoid. They’re messages, guiding you toward healing and change. If you’re ready to feel more connected to yourself, to your partner, or to your life, you don’t have to do it alone. I’d be honored to support you on that journey.
