My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices while remaining flexible and responsive to who you are. I draw from modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, relational, and somatic-informed frameworks, always tailoring therapy to your nervous system, lived experience, and goals rather than forcing you into a one-size-fits-all model.

My Background

Before becoming a therapist, I earned my bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Florida State University. That background deeply informs my work today, especially my understanding of the mind-body connection, stress physiology, and how mental health, movement, rest, and embodiment are intertwined. Therapy isn’t just about insight; it’s also about how experiences live in the body and how we can build more supportive patterns over time.

I completed my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Appalachian State University in 2019, with concentrations in expressive arts therapy and body-centered therapy. That training really shaped how I show up as a therapist, deepening my appreciation for creativity, nonverbal expression, and the many ways people make meaning and find healing.

I was drawn to this work because I’m deeply interested in how people adapt, especially in environments that weren’t built with them in mind. I’ve always been curious about the overlap between mental health, identity, and the body, and about what happens when someone is expected to function well without adequate support. Becoming a therapist felt like a natural extension of that curiosity: a way to help people make sense of their experiences, loosen patterns that no longer serve them, and move toward lives that feel more sustainable and self-directed.

Reading, Curiosity, and Self-Compassion

I’ve also been shaped by a lifelong love of reading. Spending a lot of time with books as a kid, and continuing to do so as an adult, fueled my curiosity about how people make sense of their lives through story. That early relationship with narrative informs how I practice therapy today: paying close attention to the stories we inherit, the ones we repeat, and the ones that may no longer fit. Together, we can examine these narratives with care and curiosity, and work toward stories that feel more accurate, compassionate, and supportive of who you are now.

Get in Touch

If you’re wondering whether therapy will actually help (or you’re not sure where to start), you’re not alone. Reaching out doesn’t mean you need to have everything figured out. We can talk about what’s been feeling hard and see whether working together feels like a good fit.