
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Eating Disorder Specialist. I’ve been doing this work for over 15 years, and during that time I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people through some of the most difficult and pivotal parts of their lives.
I know how painful and messy life can be. I also know how much it can matter to have somewhere to bring what you're going through. Somewhere you can feel supported, make sense of your experiences, and not have to carry it all alone. My own experiences have deepened my respect for how vulnerable it can be to ask for help and how meaningful it is to feel truly seen and understood.
I believe what brings someone to therapy is only one part of who they are. We are more than our symptoms, diagnoses, or the things we’re struggling with. Our relationships can be both meaningful and difficult, and we don’t always feel just one way about the people or experiences that have shaped us. I want there to be room for all of that in therapy.
I don’t believe there is one right way to be a person. My practice is LGBTQ+ and CNM affirming, welcoming people of all identities, faiths, neurotypes, body sizes, and relationship structures. I also believe we’re allowed to change. How we understand ourselves, what we want from our relationships, and what feels meaningful to us may shift over time. I am intentional about creating a space where you feel respected, where we can explore what matters to you, and where you have room to discover what feels true for your own life.
At the heart of my work is a deep trust in our capacity to heal. Even when we’ve been living with something for a long time, I believe there is still room for things to shift, for new parts of ourselves to emerge, and for life to become something different than it has been.
Outside the therapy room, I’m usually curled up with a good book, drinking tea, or eating ice cream. I love art, animals, nature, and a good laugh. You can also find me happily nerding out in a Dungeons & Dragons campaign.

I’m naturally curious and love continuing to learn—especially about the many things that shape who we are and how we experience ourselves, our bodies, and our relationships. Some of the trainings that have influenced my work include:
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