About Me

I was born and raised in Montana, but my path here wasn't a straight line. Over the years, I've navigated multiple life transitions, lived in eight different states, and raised two beautiful daughters.

While living in Minnesota, I went through a very difficult, unexpected 2.5-year divorce that completely rewrote my world. During that challenging season, I was given the opportunity to go to college. Though I started in education, I quickly fell in love with psychology and counseling.

I earned my bachelor's degree and jumped straight into my Master's in Counseling, graduating in 2019.

The Diagnosis That Changed Everything: Shortly after, I was diagnosed with ADHD, traits of ASD, learning disabilities (including dyslexia), and anxiety. Suddenly, my entire life made sense!

This diagnosis sparked a deep passion in me. I dove headfirst into educating myself—not just in neurodivergence, but also in the lived experiences of perimenopause, chronic migraines, and navigating blended families.

Why I Do This Work: Through my own journey, I've gained deep personal insight into what it means to endure stressful transitions while feeling "different," overwhelmed, or stuck.

I know firsthand how powerful therapy can be in helping you understand yourself, navigate life's challenges, and find your footing again.

I've experienced the value of therapy both as a client and as a therapist working with fellow counselors. Both perspectives have shaped how I approach this work.

My personal life experiences, combined with my love for counseling, are what drive my focus today: helping clients navigate ADHD, perimenopause, relationships, life transitions, and parenting.

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What It's Like to Work With Me

My style is warm, active, and completely down-to-earth. I view therapy as a trusted, supportive relationship where you can let your guard down.

Because everyone is unique, I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I customize my therapy to fit your specific personality, lifestyle, and needs. I also love using creative tools and visualization to help you gain clarity, think differently, and make real, lasting changes.

I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including neurodiversity-affirming care, CBT, emotionally focused therapy, and creative approaches like Sandtray.

The important part isn't the name of the technique—it's finding what actually works for you.

Just Be Yourself

While I'm always happy to just listen, I prefer to be an active partner in your healing. That means I'll be engaged with you—asking questions, validating your emotions, gently challenging your thoughts, and helping you process things more clearly.

My goal is to create a comfortable, respectful space where you are entirely free to be yourself. You don't have to have all the answers, know exactly what to say, or pretend things are fine when they're not.

Want to think outside the box?

Sometimes words aren't enough. That's where Sandtray can help.

Sandtray therapy offers a creative, experiential way to explore experiences, emotions, and patterns that can be difficult to put into words.

Interested in Sandtray processing during your in-person sessions? Find out more!

For My Fellow Therapists

Sandtray has become a meaningful part of my clinical work, and I enjoy sharing this approach with other therapists as well.

I offer sandtray training and consultation for clinicians who are interested in learning more, getting started, or expanding their existing skills.

Interested in sandtray training or consultation? I'd love to connect!

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Life Outside the Therapy Room

I am happily married to my amazing husband. Together, we share a blended family of six adult children, two grandsons, and are officially empty-nesters—except for our two fur babies, Diesel and Cheddy (who you might occasionally see pop into our teletherapy sessions!).

We're currently navigating the "sandwich season" of life, balancing care for our aging parents while staying closely connected with our kids.

When I'm not working, you can find me cooking from scratch, baking sourdough, gardening, glamping in the summer, reading, or just hanging out with the people I love.

Meet Diesel & Cheddy

Diesel (orange male) is my primary office kitty and resident emotional support feline. If you're a cat lover, you'll definitely see him making guest appearances during our sessions! :)

Cheddy (calico female) is my secondary office assistant and is a bit more shy. She loves to help from behind the scenes, so you might hear her purring happily nearby before you actually see her on screen. :)

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