My People

I work with a wide range of clients, but tend to excel with those facing identity and performance issues. I often work with young professionals, especially those going through major life transitions (graduations, job changes, personal transitions). I have a strong rapport with members of the LGBTQ+ community and those who feel ostracized from the mainstream. I’m passionate about working with people who come from different walks of life or experience different aspects of the culture around us. My focus lies in addressing performance and creative struggles and helping people understand their own identities.

My Story

I always knew I wanted to work in a profession where I helped people, and my degree in Neuroscience and Behavior made therapy a perfect fit for me. After college in the Midwest, I knew I needed to practice in a place closer to home, where I felt most myself. This brought me to Nashville, where I could be a part of the vibrant and diverse tapestry of life here. Now, I get to work with wonderful people committed to their own growth and healing, and that’s where I find my motivation for the work.

My Training

I studied Neuroscience and Behavior at Notre Dame, which taught me the importance of understanding how the human brain works. I pursued my counseling education at Vanderbilt, where I learned the significance of understanding how the human mind works. Both of these backgrounds are informed by my further training in humanistic connection and trauma-informed therapy techniques, acquired through my years of experience seeing clients from all walks of life. These all inform my therapeutic approach: that a strong relationship is at the core of therapy and that change is unique for everyone. My training has shown me that connection and a willingness to explore another person’s emotional landscape can lead to profound change.