Philosophy and Therapeutic Approach
At the heart of meaningful therapy is a strong, trusting relationship. A space where you feel seen, understood, and genuinely connected with your therapist isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. Research consistently shows that the therapeutic alliance is the most important factor in positive counseling outcomes, which is why I strive to create a collaborative, authentic, and empathic connection with every client. I believe counseling is a sacred process of self-growth and healing through relationship. My approach is integrative and person-centered, shaped by your unique values, experiences, hopes, and beliefs. I adapt therapeutic skills and interventions to meet you where you are, offering support that is collaborative, individualized, and rooted in what matters most to you. Therapy is not just about mental health—it’s about whole-person health. Our minds, bodies, emotions, relationships, and routines are deeply interconnected, and when one part suffers, it often affects everything else. Together, we’ll explore what feels out of balance and work to restore clarity, connection, and a deeper sense of wholeness. Above all, I hope that you feel connected, understood, and deeply seen—and that you can find rest knowing that, in this space, all of you is welcome.
What to Expect in Therapy
Whether you’re coming to counseling to work through a specific pain or experience, or simply to make sense of your past and present, your story matters. It offers a window into where you’ve been, what you carry, and where you hope to go. Your relationships, beliefs, patterns, and lived experiences each help shape the path forward. It’s a privilege to learn more about who you are and everything that has helped make you, you.
Depending on what brings you to counseling, it’s natural to feel some uncertainty about what each session might hold. As Aundi Kolber beautifully says, “This is what it means to be human… we feel the whole spectrum.” I believe that’s true in therapy, too. While we may hold space for grief, pain, anger, or sorrow, we’ll also welcome joy, hope, and even laughter. There’s space for all of it here.
You’ll have agency throughout our work together. Each session is shaped by you—where you want to begin, what you want to explore, and how we move forward. Everything you bring into session is part of your story, and it all matters, even if it feels unclear or disconnected at first.
Early in the counseling process, I often incorporate values and strengths-based work to help ground and support your experience. Your values can serve as a steady, familiar guide during a journey that may feel vulnerable or uncertain, while honoring your strengths helps foster hope and highlight the resilience already within you—even if it’s hard to see right now.
My hope is that, over time, you’ll experience deeper insight, healing, growth, and self-compassion. There’s no rush to “get there.” The process itself is sacred. And wherever you are in your journey, I want you to leave each session knowing you are not alone—and that healing and hope are always possible.
Personal Qualifications and Experience
With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including inpatient and community mental health, addiction treatment, as an eating disorder specialist, and even as the owner of my own private practice. I’ve also had the honor of being part of a church ministry team, which deepened my desire to integrate spirituality with clinical excellence. Most recently, in addition to my role as a counselor at Cornerstone, I serve as the Denver area community liaison, fostering an integrated and holistic network of resources and providers that benefit both our clients and the broader Denver Metro Region.
Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to work with clients of all ages and from diverse walks of life—a gift that has allowed me to connect easily with others, regardless of age, background, or interests. As my career has evolved, I’ve found that I love maintaining balance in my work—partnering both with clients who align well with my approach to counseling and those seeking specialized support within my areas of expertise.
I hold a certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. This certification reflects years of advanced training, focused clinical experience, and successful completion of a nationally recognized exam. It provides me with the knowledge and skills to support mothers and fathers (because perinatal mental health includes dads, too!) as they navigate the joys and challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal loss, and the early years of parenting.
Additionally, I have completed specialized training as a Certified First Responder Associate (CFRA). This, combined with my experience in the Littleton Police Department’s Citizens’ Academy and my background in a responder family, has equipped me to provide counseling support to first responders and their families.
While I deeply enjoy working within my areas of specialization, my greatest passion is partnering with individuals seeking growth and healing from the challenges, heartaches, and burdens of the human experience. The variety of roles I’ve held throughout my career have given me a deep understanding of the unique needs, challenges, and experiences that people face at all stages of life. It would be an honor to walk alongside you wherever you may find yourself on your journey
Personal Interests
I’m a very proud Vermont native who traded the Green Mountains and maple syrup for the Rocky Mountains after falling in love with Colorado. I’ve been lucky to call Colorado home since meeting my husband and starting our life together in Denver. Although we spent a few very warm years in Texas, we were fortunate enough to return to Colorado and plan on never leaving again!
My husband and I are the proud parents of three children—our two boys, whom we have the honor of raising on earth, and our daughter, Lily, who knows perfect love and has called Heaven home since shortly after her birth.
I find my greatest joy in the mountains and exploring nature. The moments I cherish most are those spent in the places I love with the people I love (and usually a few board games, too).
