I have always been fascinated by the human capacity to endure, adapt, and transform even our most painful experiences into opportunities for healing and growth. I believe therapy is not simply about reducing symptoms, but about understanding the experiences that have shaped us and reconnecting with the parts of ourselves that may have become lost, protected, or disconnected along the way.
My approach to therapy is person-centered, holistic, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), somatic frameworks, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and mind-body approaches to support healing as a whole person. Together, we explore not only thoughts and emotions, but also the ways experiences can be held within the body, relationships, beliefs, and patterns of everyday life.
I strive to create a therapeutic space where life can slow down for a moment—where you can breathe, become curious about what you are experiencing, and reconnect with the emotions, values, strengths, and parts of yourself that need attention. Healing does not look the same for everyone, and our work will be collaborative and shaped around what feels meaningful to you.
I have experience supporting adults navigating trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, psychosis, major life transitions, and unexpected stressors. Before joining TouchPoint Counseling, I worked in adult outpatient mental health, where I developed an integrative perspective on emotional well-being and the many biological, psychological, relational, and environmental factors that can influence mental health. I believe in looking beneath the surface and turning over each stone together to better understand what may be standing between you and healing.
Outside of the therapy room, you can usually find me immersed in “Toddler World,” playing dinosaurs in public, working on our homestead, covered head-to-toe in dirt from gardening, or enjoying the beautiful Gig Harbor community. Caring for my own well-being and staying connected to the things that ground me are important parts of how I show up authentically, peacefully, and fully present for the people I have the privilege of working with.
