Thanks for being here. Here’s a bit about me and my approach to therapy.

I’ve been in the mental health field for 15 years and have experience treating various issues experienced by adults including anxiety, depression, chronic stress, relationship difficulties, self-image, grief, shame, and beyond. I specialize in helping people who have lived through significant trauma, including attachment trauma. I am certified in EMDR, an evidence-based therapy method used to relieve residual effects of traumatic events and environments. I provide therapy in-person at my Saint Louis office, but I can accommodate telehealth/online options by preference.

I pride myself on being a very “real” therapist. I am authentic with you and work hard to make you feel very comfortable so that you can be your authentic self as well. I am not a ‘nod-and-smile’, vanilla type of therapist you might see in the movies. It’s possible I will sit “cross-cross-applesauce” in my chair, curse, laugh too loud, and wear leggings during session. I know if I’m not real, I can’t expect you to be either; and when you feel safe to be real with me, we can work on how that carries over to the rest of your life. We will unravel the complexities that make you exactly who you are and arrange each piece in a way that feels good for you at a pace you are comfortable with.

I understand the familiar struggle of trying to control your world through endless schedules and to-do lists, to power through, to live on autopilot. We ignore the long-held experiences and stories which greatly influence how we interact with the world. We think “there has to be a better way”, and so quickly a simple thought turns to harsh self-criticism and shame. Our thoughts become our feelings, our feelings become our behaviors, our behaviors become our wellness.

Together, we can find the wisdom in your story. We can work to nurture the most bold, kind, effective, loving, and authentic version of you. We can empower that person to show up regardless of circumstances. It starts with a simple decision to slow down enough and get curious about what’s working and what’s not. Because when we get curious about how we are offering ourselves to the world, how we are showing up for ourselves, change can begin.