My Story

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (License LMFT 89722), and work predominantly with young to older adults seeking assistance in areas of identity, relational struggles, abuse (physical, sexual, emotional), depression and life transition/stage difficulties.  My approach to psychotherapy is primarily through the lens of attachment, narrative and psychodynamic -- focusing on exploring history, story, environment, family of origin, and how to bring harmony to the incongruent parts of self. 

After graduating from Southern Methodist University with my BA in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Minor in Psychology, I took a position at a marketing firm working with nationally top rated corporations in understanding and representing their unique brands.  This experience highlighted my passion for people, story, and the impact story has on the way we, as people, engages the self, others and world.  

I left the corporate world to pursue my vocational goals, and completed my Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Seminary.  My background is in working as a clinician within inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, along with educational institutions, and residential and mandated treatment. I have received certified training from The Allender Center at The Seattle School in trauma-focused narrative therapy, to work more effectively with varying levels of trauma.  

Integrating my passion for leaders in the workplace with my therapeutic skill set, I founded a leadership & organizational development program for missional enterprise top leaders that offers cohesive support to help them sustain and thrive.  You can go to wayfare.io/startups for additional information.

 I believe you can only take a person as far as you are willing to go yourself.  I am committed to living out this value in my own personal journey, and prioritize trainings, learning and growing in this field to offer the most to those I work with.    

In my free time I love being with my family and friends, laughing, being active outside, traveling, cooking, trying new things, enjoying long meals with others, playing board games, or reading a good book.  And I have a hard time choosing only one favorite!