Like many therapists, my road to this profession began with my own healing. After living much of my life disconnected from my body, and over a decade using substances to numb and escape, I reconnected to my life force. I began to witness my thoughts as separate from myself, started listening to the wisdom of my body, and learned to trust my intuition. Now, I support others in doing the same. 

I have over seven years of experience working directly with clients across crisis counseling, advocacy, coaching, and therapeutic settings. With a background supporting survivors of sexual and domestic violence, I have taught classes on healthy relationships, led workshops and webinars on embodied self-compassion, and facilitated groups including LGBTQ+ support groups and women’s circles. I am currently an intern mental health counselor in Washington state, completing a degree in clinical mental health counseling at Naropa University, with a concentration in mindfulness-based transpersonal counseling. I also hold certifications in crisis counseling, mind-body coaching, yoga, and pranayama.