I work with individuals and couples who are navigating uncertainty, disconnection, or transition—those moments when something needs to shift, even if it's not yet clear what or how. I use solution-focused, strengths-based, and behavioral approaches to keep therapy practical, honest, and grounded in real life.

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I'm naturally drawn to the messiness and resilience of being human. Sometimes, the best way through something hard is to laugh at how absurdly human we all are. I didn’t come to this work in a straight line. I grew up in a close-knit family in upstate New York, the middle child of three, deeply involved in sports and dance. I was a voracious reader and an old soul who often felt like I was meant to live in another century. That early longing for more depth, truth, and connection set the tone for the rest of my life.

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After earning a degree in cultural geography at SUNY Geneseo, I studied in Nepal, taught English in Korea, and road-tripped through the Baja Peninsula at 21. I spent years in Colorado and Alaska working with sled dogs, including a winter deep in the bush without road access or neighbors for miles. Later, I transitioned into animal welfare and nonprofit management, where I gained a foundation in problem-solving, crisis response, and emotional regulation—skills I now use every day in my clinical work.

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My focus eventually shifted from animal behavior to human behavior. I returned to school to become a social worker while raising my son, who was diagnosed with autism as a young child. That chapter of my life sharpened my sense of purpose and deepened my belief in equity, advocacy, and the need for systems that serve people, not overwhelm them.

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The past decade as a leader and advocate for social services in Livingston has shaped my understanding of systems, power, and the real-world barriers people face when seeking help. Through it all, I remained most drawn to relationship dynamics: what connects us, what breaks us, and what it takes to transform neighborhoods into community.

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I believe therapy should feel like a real conversation. I care about what works, not what sounds good. I'm fascinated by how people live, love, and heal. I approach my work with humility, curiosity, and respect for complexity. I resonate with Jung’s Explorer archetype, drawn to travel, experience, and learning through movement. My dad, who passed away in 2009, was a quiet philosopher and one of my greatest influences. He listened more than he spoke and lived by the idea of moving through life "with joy in your heart," which I strive to carry with me always.

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Balance matters. Most of life happens in a grey area; often messy, honest, full of contradictions and humor. The trick is to grow, stay open, and show up through it all.