About me
I grew up in Michigan but found my home in Austin, Texas, drawn to its mix of creative energy and down-to-earth warmth. When I'm not in the therapy room, you'll find me dancing, hunting for treasures in thrift stores, walking along the Lady Bird Lake trail, or getting lost in meditation and music. I also love to travel, which first sparked my curiosity about how different cultures create meaning in their lives.
I became a therapist because I'm genuinely fascinated by what makes us human and how we create lives with more peace and purpose. Every day, I’m inspired by my clients’ courage and vulnerability in our sessions. I honor that trust by staying in my own therapy, since I believe I can only guide you as far as I've been willing to go myself.
To support you well, I enjoy regularly training in evidence-based approaches including AEDP (working with emotions and attachment), IFS (understanding our different inner parts), PACT (neuroscience informed couples approach), and ketamine-assisted therapy.
I'm looking forward to walking alongside you in this work.
My Approach
I integrate psychotherapy and mindfulness to help clients live more peaceful, authentic lives. Many of my clients come to me feeling burned out, anxious, depressed, lonely, or held back by painful traumatic experiences. Because healing happens best in relationship with others, I prioritize creating a warm, secure therapeutic connection.
My approach brings together both mind and heart, using the latest research, neuroscience, and psychological theory while being emotionally attuned, present, and genuinely caring. I believe the most profound healing happens through this combination.
As an experiential therapist, we don't just talk about your struggles. We create real experiences together that help you process emotions more deeply and create lasting change. This work opens a path to your truest self, where the most meaningful healing happens.
I love doing long-term, depth work with both individuals and couples. While we'll address immediate concerns, we also explore who you really are, what gives your life meaning, and how to welcome all parts of yourself.
My approach integrates attachment science, somatic awareness, and experiential techniques, and I continuously train in the latest therapeutic modalities to best support you. I'm committed to creating a safe, welcoming space for all clients. I am LGBTQ+ affirming, sex-positive, HAES-aligned, and supportive of non-traditional relationships.
Qualifications
Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas (#85981)
Masters in School Counseling - Seton Hall University
Ed.s in Professional Counseling - Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Arts Psychology - Michigan State University
Experience
Individual and Couples Therapist - Presence Wellness in Austin, Texas
Individual and Couples Therapist - Austin STRONG Relationship Building Center in Austin, Texas
School Counselor Intern - Clayton Elementary School in Austin, Texas
Advanced Psychotherapy Training
PACT Level 1 - Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy through the PACT Institute
Ketamine Assisted Therapy Certification through Illumma Clinic, Austin, TX 2023
Coherence Therapy with Dr. Tori Olds, PHD, and Bruce Ecker LMFT, Coherence Psychology Institute 2024 - 2025
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy Immersion with Dr. Diana Fosha, PHD, AEDP Institute 2023
Minding the Heart with Dr. Tori Olds, PHD - AEDP, Internal Family Systems, Coherence Therapy 2023
Advanced Minding the Heart with Dr. Tori Olds, PHD - Experiential Process Group 2023-2025
Advanced Couples Therapy with John Howard, LPC, LMFT 2022 - Present
Gottman Marital Therapy Level 1, Gottman Institute 2020
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