I became a counselor because connecting with people and helping them brings me joy. My own journey through complex PTSD and addiction recovery gave me incredible insight grounded in lived experience. I love sharing this hard-earned wisdom with my clients!

A part of this wisdom is acknowledging that there is a missing piece in talk therapy. I couldn’t intellectualize my way out of major traumas that occurred and how those affected my self-esteem, my ability to have healthy relationships and to participate in what they call “adulting”.

Once I discovered somatic experiencing and learned about my nervous system, my whole world began to change. Before SE, I was living in the trauma vortex. Over time, I slowly became more comfortable with stability.

I learned a lot about myself on the healing journey. So here are some things about me! I love to eat grapes in bed and go for nightswims. I do yoga. I read A LOT about psychology, trauma and spirituality. I give myself tarot readings and fancy bubble baths. I’m kind, compassionate, and sensitive. But being sensitive doesn’t stop me from also being brave, powerful, and resilient.