Before becoming a psychotherapist, I spent years in the corporate world working in commercial sales and consulting. From the outside, my life looked successful. I had a strong career, financial security, a loving husband, and close family relationships.

Yet underneath it all, I felt disconnected, unhappy, and unfulfilled.

I had no idea why.

So I started seeing a therapist. Therapy helped me understand myself in ways I never had before. Through that process, I learned that healing isn't about avoiding life's challenges—it's about developing the capacity to move through them differently.

And life certainly gave me opportunities to practice.

Over the years, I experienced job loss, the sudden death of my father, a diagnosis of cervical pre-cancer that led to an unexpected hysterectomy, career transitions, and other painful realities that life inevitably brings.

Throughout those seasons, therapy became a place where I could process, grow, and reconnect with myself.

The impact was so profound that I found myself wanting to offer that same experience to others.

When another unexpected career transition left me without a job, I completely changed the direction of my life. I returned to school, earned my Master's degree through Florida State University's Clinical Social Work program, and began the work I now feel called to do.

Today, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Certified Therapist, and EMDR Consultant. I have helped individuals move through trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, and the lasting effects of painful experiences that continue to shape how they see themselves and the world.

What I love most about this work is witnessing the moment people begin returning to themselves: The moment a previously rigid posture softens. When someone stops apologizing for taking up space. When tears come from self-compassion instead of shame. When an old fear no longer has the same power.

When a client makes a decision that reflects who they truly are—not who trauma, anxiety, or past experiences told them they had to be.

Those moments never get old.

They remind me every day that healing is possible.

It is an incredible privilege to walk alongside people as they discover greater freedom, confidence, self-trust, and peace in their lives.

Whether you're interested in weekly therapy or an EMDR Intensive, I would be honored to help you take the next step in your healing journey.

 

When you're ready, use the Request Appointment button on this page or use the Contact me form to ask any questions. I look forward to connecting with you.