Philosophy of Work
I VALUE: connection, curiosity, growth, courage.
Philosophy
I believe humans are resilient, strong, imperfect—and still wholly enough. We are kind by nature and wired for cooperation.
I believe being human is impossibly hard—and immeasurably rewarding.
At our core, we are built for connection. Wellness is our natural state. Needs are not burdens—they’re opportunities to connect. Conflicts can be resolved. Wounds can be healed. And when we set goals aligned with our values and unmet needs, the path forward becomes clearer. This is the heart of hope.
Life inevitably brings moments of stress, anxiety, and disconnection from our authentic selves. As a licensed professional counselor, I help clients explore the values, beliefs, and lived experiences that shape their current challenges. Through online therapy, we work collaboratively to uncover clarity, reconnect with purpose, and restore emotional well-being.
With over a decade of experience in mental health counseling, I offer both clinical expertise and a deep commitment to personal growth. I walk this path, too—and the work continues to shape and sustain me.
I’m honored to offer evidence-based strategies to help you build emotional resilience, reduce anxiety and depression, and experience meaningful, lasting change. This is a safe, inclusive space for healing—open to all identities, backgrounds, and abilities.
Let’s move forward, together
About Me
With a master’s degree in teaching and a background teaching project-based science, I’ve always been insatiably curious. I used to run around the woods documenting the plants and animals I would see. When I became a mom, I loved taking my daughters into nature to see what joys they would find in the wild. Following their curiosity turned out to be the best education ever for me.
When gravity shifted, and life rearranged itself, I sought out counseling to help me reclaim my sense of identity. Counseling helped me redirect my focus and identify a renewed sense of purpose. I was hooked, and instead of buying a fancy car to celebrate midlife, I decided to pursue a second master’s degree, this time in counseling. Since 2014, I’ve worked as a counselor in public education, co-facilitated parenting groups, delivered in-home parent coaching, and hosted one-on-one, online counseling sessions.
These days, I live in Southwest Colorado with my nearly grown daughters. I love to cook for my friends, eat dark chocolate, sleep late, make funny voices while reading children’s picture books, standup paddle board, and soak up the sunshine. I also never fail to burn the bacon and set off the smoke alarm but am pretty intent to keep trying, confident that there’s always room for growth.
