“God has designed our minds, part of His good creation, to invite us into a deeper, more secure, more courageous relationship with Him and with one another.” Curt Thompson, MD

Philosophy and Therapeutic Approach

Seasons of change rock us. You may be facing a change in a relationship, life transition, career decision, or emotional challenge. No matter what brought you here, counseling provides a supportive, safe space to explore and manage change when things feel uncertain. 

One of my favorite modern-day philosophers, Brené Brown, reminds us that “The only way through it, is through it.” 

I’m here to help you get through whatever “it” may be for you. 

You may feel like your identity is lost, or your story is “too much” to handle. I find that the stories we tell ourselves inform our daily lives. Narrative therapy is one of my favorite modalities, which focuses on the construction and influence of our story. I also love the practicality of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) which can help you discover more about the relationship between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. 

I love working with adults of all ages, from 18-80+, as life is full of changes and transitions at any stage. I want to help you learn to mindfully interact with your story, as well as identify practical skills to help you on your journey to self-discovery. 

I am honored to come alongside you as you explore and discover who you are and who you want to become at this time in your life.

What to Expect in Therapy

I believe counseling is about relationship, so we will spend our first few sessions getting to know each other and making sure we are a good fit. Safety is essential for a strong working relationship, and I want to facilitate that for us by incorporating active listening and a secure presence. 

Therapy can be a practical place to identify and work through your goals. Establishing goals will provide a useful way to measure and track your growth. Over time, you will be able to identify and meet some of your goals, while also gaining practical tools to regulate your emotions and cope in healthy, beneficial ways.

I love helping you discover resources that can provide additional support, and I am comfortable incorporating prayer or Scripture into sessions, if these are things you desire. I invite you to come to therapy just as you are on any given day.

Personal Qualifications and Experience

I have always loved people and feel called to this profession where I can use and embrace my gifts of compassion and empathy. Before I became a professional counselor, I spent 15 years in both the corporate and ministry worlds, so I know that the busyness of life can prevent us from looking inward and slowing down, sometimes leaving us “outwardly successful but inwardly defeated” as one of my favorite authors, Curt Thompson, says. 

The time we have in session together can help you learn to engage with yourself in new, healthy, and empowering ways. I have worked with people of various ages and stages, with extensive experience working with college students, as I interned at Colorado Christian University. My clients and I have worked together to address all kinds of issues, from anxiety and depression to relationship and life transitions. 

I graduated in May 2024 with my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary and feel so grateful for a profession where I combine my love of learning with my love of connecting with others, and I cannot wait to meet you!

Personal Interests

I enjoy playing board games with friends and family, listening to podcasts on road trips, and watching documentaries (the stranger the better!) while I learn the intricacies of my new favorite pastime of embroidery. I also really enjoy reality competition shows (Survivor being my favorite). My husband and I, along with our friends, love talking about the strategy, competition, and nuance of our shows as well as cheering on our favorite players.

Fun fact about me: I have been over six feet tall since I was 13!

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