I have wanted to be a therapist since I was about 10 years old. I also wanted to be a writer, live out West, and marry a cowboy. I have let go of the cowboy thing, but my love for the mountains has only deepened since I relocated to Colorado from New York—something I wish I had done even sooner. Living here continues to feed my soul, and the lessons I’ve learned in embracing big life changes inform my work with clients. I have learned that one cannot wait to find courage to make a change. The courage comes in the doing.
I have been on my own journey in this life, experiencing love, loss, fear, loneliness and disconnection, tremendous grief and great joy. These experiences, alongside my professional growth, have strengthened my ability to meet clients where they are, providing insight, empathy, and guidance for the challenges life brings.
Parenting my three children has brought me the greatest joy, a healthy dose of worry and fear, and ultimately so much pride in the people they have become. I find that my experience as a parent provides both compassion for my clients’ own parenting issues, as well as an ability to come up with some solid solutions to help them with their parenting challenges.
Therapy is most powerful when our relationship is grounded in authenticity. I bring compassion, warmth, openness, and a touch of humor to the room. Clients often tell me they feel safe, seen, and sometimes even lighter after a session. Life can be heavy, but there is always room for laughter, reflection, and growth. I adore witnessing my clients embrace their strengths, navigate their vulnerabilities, and reclaim their sense of humanity.
Some details: I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Colorado. I received my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Pace University and my BS in Psychology at St. Lawrence University, both in New York State. I am extensively trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, as well as a number of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.