About Me

From the time I was young, I knew I wanted to help others feel listened to, understood and discover the answers they likely had all along. What a privilege it is to be doing this work. I am humbled to work with those who take that first brave step to seek therapy. It’s brave because there will be moments of vulnerability. In that vulnerability, (which is just a disguise for courage after all) I’ll be right there by your side. I’ll champion you through both the hard stuff (maladaptive memories and behaviors) and cheer you on through the good stuff (adaptive memories and behaviors).

I’ve learned two especially important things as I’ve practiced in the field of mental health. First, we are wired to attach to others and when that doesn’t work out, we are wired to protect ourselves. Second, we are built to heal; so just as our bodies can do it, our brains can too!  These two discoveries guide my practice as a therapist in that I am attachment-based and trauma-informed. 

I completed my undergraduate work at Brigham Young University and my master’s degree at Grand Canyon University. Along with my formal education I bring a passion for any psych literature I can get my hands on and all my life experience as well!

I am a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. I treasure each of these relationships and I also recognize that they require time and work to make them strong and joyful. I know what it is to see anxiety, depression, addiction and other mental challenges within these relationships. Always there is hope, and healing follows hope.

“Dig into yourself…find out how deep is the place from which your life springs; at its source you will find the answer to your question…” -German poet Rainer Maria Rilke