ABOUT

Hello and welcome! 

I became a therapist because I've always been a listener. It's not a skill I learned — it's just how I'm wired. And I've spent my career helping people express the things they've been holding in.

I work with young adults, teens, and the moms who love them.

For young adults: You finished school, got the job, moved out — and somehow still feel lost. Everyone else seems to have a plan. You're not sure what you want, who you want to be, or why nothing feels settled even when things look okay from the outside. Maybe you're anxious about making the wrong choice, so you're not making any choice at all. You might be constantly busy but never actually moving forward, or drowning in the responsibilities of actual adulting.

I help young adults who are dealing with anxiety, perfectionism, career uncertainty, and the quiet pressure of early adulthood. You don't need to have it figured out before you come in.

Here's what we'll work on together:

This isn't about me telling you what to do with your life — you already have enough people doing that. We'll work on helping you actually hear yourself think, figure out what you genuinely want (not what you think you're supposed to want), and build the confidence to take a next step even when it's scary. We'll also develop practical tools to manage the anxiety and perfectionism keeping you stuck.

For moms: If you're a mom who's realized that somewhere between diapers and bedtime routines, you disappeared—I see you.

Maybe you love your kids but don't recognize yourself anymore. Maybe your relationship with your partner has shifted and you don't know how to talk about it without feeling guilty. Maybe you're wondering "who am I besides a mom?" and feeling aimless, even though your days are packed.

I help moms who feel burned out, disconnected, anxious, or quietly unhappy even when nothing is technically wrong. I also work with moms who are watching their teenager pull away and don't know what to do with that. If your teen shuts you out or comes home and falls apart, I can help you understand what's actually going on beneath the surface — and how to stay connected without making it worse.

Here's what we'll work on together:

We'll work on reconnecting with who you are outside of motherhood—figuring out what's next when career, identity, and relationships have all shifted at once. We'll figure out what's missing, even though life might look fine from the outside. We'll also get clear on what you actually want, learn to tell your partner what you need without guilt, and build the confidence to make changes—even when it's scary.

As a mom of twin boys myself, I've lived this. I know what it's like to love your life and still feel like something's missing. We'll work together to help you reconnect with who you are and figure out what you actually want—not just what everyone else needs from you.

For teens: A lot of my clients look fine from the outside. Good students, kind kids, who holding it together at school. But they're exhausted from the effort, and home is where it finally comes out. I help teens manage anxiety and perfectionism without the pressure of performing for one more adult.

Here's what we'll work on together:

We'll work on understanding what's actually driving the anxiety and pressure, and build real tools to manage it—not just get through the next test or social situation. We'll also figure out how to help you communicate what you need at home, so you don't have to choose between keeping the peace and actually being heard.

About Me:

I'm a licensed professional counselor with a master's from the University of Colorado Denver. I've worked in clinical and school settings, so I understand what teens, young adults, and moms are navigating from both sides.

Outside of work, I'm with my husband and twin boys — exploring Cincinnati, getting outside, and soaking up family time.

I look forward to connecting with you!