“Theres a crack in everything; that’s how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen
About Me
Before becoming a counselor, I worked in a camping and discipleship ministry at Pine Cove, sold Reg D securities, was a middle school girls youth minister, and a freelance writer —experiences that deepened my curiosity in how people become, change, and ultimately find meaning.
I typically work best with clients who need a sounding board, an outside perspective to shed light on what they might be missing, as well as a safe place to come apart. My role as a counselor is to walk alongside you as you become the expert in being a more whole, healed, thriving version of yourself. If you’ve tried counseling before, and it hasn’t been a good fit / you didn’t have a great experience, I tend to be a great rebound. ( I say that in jest, but I enjoy those who had or have something against therapy).
Areas of Focus
Spiritual Formation
Perfectionism & High Achievers
Childhood Trauma
Identity Work
Family of Origin Storywork
Safe and Sound Protocol
Life Transitions
Personal Growth & Self-Discovery
Tools and the Nervous System
I often use tools that regulate the nervous system in tandem with the effort to make sense of what feels broken at the time. If you feel you’ve been fairly capable of handling life up to this point, and all of the sudden it’s become unbearable – you’ll probably find yourself in good company in my office.
One of the specific tools I offer is the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a gentle, listening-based approach that supports the nervous system’s capacity to feel safe and connected. Many of us long to be fully present in our work, our relationships, and our rest, yet our bodies often remain on guard long after the danger has passed. SSP helps create space for the nervous system to soften, allowing us to engage life with greater ease and openness. It’s great when paired with trauma processing, neurofeedback and EMDR.
Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, SSP uses specially filtered music to support regulation and resilience within the body. I often incorporate SSP as part of trauma-informed therapy, or it can be experienced as a stand-alone service. Sessions may be completed in person or remotely, always at a pace that honors your story and your nervous system.
My hope is that through this work, clients find themselves more settled, more connected, and more able to live from a place of safety rather than survival.
Additional trainings:
Neurofeedback Technician
Safe And Sound Protocol Trained
What to Expect from Your SSP Experience
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Education and Licensure
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Amberton University
License Professional Counselor (LPC)
