Who I See: I specialize in therapy for individuals 12+ navigating complex trauma, neurodivergence, childhood trauma, domestic violence, and sexual assault in Colorado Springs, CO and the Western Slope. I offer a safe space for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients, individuals from fringe or nontraditional lifestyles, and members of military, veterans, and helper communities. My sub-specialties include religious trauma, sex work, stress, Financial shame or trauma, Incarceration, sleep issues, healthy relationships, communication, transitions in life, men’s issues, cult recovery, binge eating disorder, adoptee trauma, infertility, parenting, grief, chronic pain, anger, depression including postpartum, anxiety including health anxiety and OCD, developmental challenges and couples/family dynamics.

How I Work: My approach is affirming, Client-centered, integrative for unique needs and grounded in respect for you. I collaborate closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan, drawing from a variety of evidence-based modalities to support your healing and growth. Basically, I’m of the belief that you are the expert of your story and I deeply value you and your wisdom.

We might work well together if: you’re looking for someone who is direct, laidback, and who may swear. If you want a genuine relationship, real person showing up for you, and you don’t mind being challenged from time to time but respected for your insight and wisdom. My space is relaxed and cozy. You’ll see me coming in as a regular person just like you.

A bit about me personally: Having graduated from The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a Master’s in Social Work and specialization in trauma care, I have honed my practice by working with unhoused youth, those with substance disorders and other at risk populations with a variety of needs while practicing at a local community mental health center, training and practicing at TESSA for those experiencing intimate partner violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. I’ve also trained in TF-CBT, CPT, DBT, Movement Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic, and more. In my spare time I am an avid reader, spend time with family and traveling anywhere and everywhere (that I can afford) while enjoying different cultural experiences. I also enjoy a variety of other hobbies like baking, crochet, and getting started in skating, or potentially rewatching Bake Off or Criminal Minds. I also go to therapy, I strongly believe all therapists should be in therapy. I also believe that there is power in community and we can all do with building a more positive one for ourselves. If I didn’t already do enough I also sometimes volunteer with youth through local programs and helping those in hospice.