I’m a Clinical Mental Health Counseling intern currently pursuing my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have been in the behavioral health field for three years and I am passionate about helping individuals and families navigate life's difficulties while recognizing and building upon their unique strengths. My background includes working with children (2 and up), families, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with complex trauma histories and behavioral challenges. These experiences have shaped my belief that healing happens when people feel safe, understood, and genuinely accepted.

My counseling approach is trauma-informed, person-centered, and collaborative. I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), play-based interventions, somatic techniques, and strengths-based practices to help clients better understand themselves, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful change. I believe that therapy should be tailored to each individual and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing.

I also enjoy incorporating creativity and artistic expression into the therapeutic process. Whether through art, crafting, play, or other creative activities, I have found that expressive approaches can help clients explore emotions, tell their stories, and discover strengths that may be difficult to access through words alone.