When anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma become difficult to manage, you may feel like you are spending more energy getting through the day than actually feeling present in it. Worry can take over, your mood may feel harder to lift, or past experiences may continue to affect how you respond to what is happening now. These struggles can leave you wondering what will help and where to begin. I believe treatment starts with understanding what you are experiencing and working together to find an approach that helps you feel more stable and better able to manage your mental health.

Trauma can change the way you see yourself, other people, and what feels possible. Anxiety and depression can make it hard to trust your own mind, even when you are doing your best to keep going. You may be carrying pain that feels too heavy to name, or patterns that once helped you survive but now leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of yourself. Healing can begin with making sense of what has happened, learning new ways to steady yourself, and discovering that growth is still possible.

When OCD, PTSD, or anxiety take over, it can feel like your mind won't slow down, your body is always on alert, or you're constantly questioning whether things can improve. These experiences can make it difficult to feel present, trust yourself, or enjoy the life you want to live. I believe every person deserves to be heard without judgment, and I've seen the strength people are capable of, even in their hardest moments. Together, we'll build on those strengths as you develop practical tools and move toward meaningful, lasting change.

Seeking support for your mental health is an important step, especially when you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what will help. You deserve care that is both compassionate and personalized to your unique experiences. My passion for mental health care grew while working as a nurse in facilities treating mental health and substance use disorders, where I witnessed the transformative impact of thoughtful psychiatric care. I'll work with you to develop a treatment plan that supports your goals and helps you move toward greater balance and well-being.

You’re holding it together, but just barely. Maybe your mind won’t stop spinning with worst-case scenarios, or you wake up already feeling behind and depleted. You’re managing work, relationships, and responsibilities, but inside it feels like you’re unraveling. Conflict with loved ones might leave you questioning your worth or wondering if something’s wrong with you. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to stay this way. Together, we’ll make space to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface, and begin to shift the patterns that keep you stuck.

I became a mental health clinician because I wanted to better understand the challenges my own family members faced and to support others who have experienced difficult childhoods. Working with children and teens in foster care opened my eyes to the lasting impact of trauma and strengthened my commitment to helping people heal. I believe that with the right support, individuals can navigate life’s difficulties and build meaningful, fulfilling lives.

I came into this field by chance, but I quickly realized it was exactly where I was meant to be. Through my early experiences mentoring students, I discovered a deep passion for guiding others through challenges and helping them grow. Now, as a therapist, I am committed to providing a space where individuals and families can heal, reconnect, and move forward.

You’ve spent so much time carrying the weight of things on your own - trying to stay functional, dependable, and composed while internally feeling exhausted, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Maybe you’ve found yourself repeating patterns that leave you feeling stuck, whether that’s struggling with anxiety, trauma, mood changes, substance use, or simply feeling like no one fully understands the complexity of what you’re carrying. I believe healing begins when you feel genuinely seen in the context of your full life experience—mind, body, spirit, relationships, and community—and when treatment honors both your struggles and your strengths. My approach is grounded in compassion, cultural sensitivity, and a deep respect for each person’s unique path toward healing and balance.

You might feel like your own mind is working against you—caught in the depths of depression, the disorientation of a bipolar episode, or the isolating fog of schizophrenia. It’s exhausting to keep going when your thoughts feel unpredictable or overwhelming. Maybe you’ve been trying to hold it all together on the outside while inside, things feel unmanageable. These struggles can make even the smallest tasks feel like uphill battles. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. With the right support, it’s possible to find steadiness, regain clarity, and feel like yourself again.

Even when you’re doing your best, life can feel heavy—like you’re stuck in a loop of overthinking, lingering sadness, or not quite feeling like yourself. Maybe anxiety won’t quiet down, or you’re having a hard time adjusting to change. When things pile up, it’s easy to lose sight of your own strength and start questioning whether things will ever feel different. I believe deeply in the power of choice—and that healing works best when you feel in control of the process.

You’re high-functioning, but inside, it’s chaos—racing thoughts, mood swings that catch you off guard, and a gnawing sense that you’re constantly falling short. For many women with trauma histories, these patterns show up as chronic anxiety, emotional exhaustion, or long-missed ADHD. You may feel like you’re always bracing for the next wave, stuck in overdrive while quietly unraveling beneath the surface. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to stay this way.

Anxiety, depression, and the lasting effects of trauma can make it feel like you're simply getting through each day instead of truly living it. You may have tried to push through on your own or found yourself wondering why lasting relief feels so difficult to reach. You deserve care that looks beyond symptoms alone and considers the full picture of your life. I believe meaningful healing comes from understanding the connection between mind and body and finding an approach that helps you feel more balanced, resilient, and like yourself again.