About Me

Everyone has a story.

Just like my clients, I have been shaped and changed by the challenges and triumphs of my life from childhood until today. My earliest experiences of myself were punctuated with feelings of low self worth, insecurity, and anxiety, that seemed to act as barrier to growth and achievement. I was unable to see past my limited views of myself and was convinced my self doubt must be justified. I could not get out from under my melancholy and sense of stagnation. I was unable to see how I was in my own way and I inevitably suffered for it. And yet in spite of that, I had been fostering a quiet hope that I was wrong about myself and that I was capable of a more meaningful life and career. I sensed way before I knew that I had an aptitude towards caring for people and that I would likely need to go back to school in order to do that in the way I imagined. But that was a daunting thought and felt too big for me and the challenges I was facing at that time. My world had been turned upside down when I was confronted with the terrifying reality of an unexpected diagnosis in my late 20s.

Being diagnosised with the autoimmune disorder Crohn’s Disease was an extreme experience, and I do mean extreme. It was humbling on every front of my life. There was so much uncertainty at that time that it forced me to look at myself and my life with new eyes, unable to continue to operate as I always have. Something had to be different and the only control I had at that time was within myself, my mindset, my attitude, and my willingness to surrender to the healing of my mind, body, and spirit.

Through experiencing loss, pain, and fear, I discoverd I had a strength and wisdom beyond my own imagination and a compassion for both my own suffering and the suffering of others that would serve me to this day. This is when I learned the depth of my heart and my ability to hold the intensity of painful experiences without being taken down by them.

It was just the beginning.

This story is not a fairy tale, of course, and I needed to learn a few more lessons before my journey to becoming a therapist. For not long after my recovery, I married and had a son. While the marriage became another dragon for me to slay, my son was the golden reward. During my 12 year relationship, I was confronted with more hard truths about my life and my role in it. The depths of my pain in that relationship gave me greater empathy for the unique and all encompassing loneliness one feels when in an unhealthy relationship.

But what helped me heal? Accountability.

I was at last ready to be my own rescuer!

With the love and support of my family and friends, and my commitment to taking care of my son and myself, I felt confident to take steps to becoming a therapist. Graduate school was the finishing school of personal growth experiences for me and I still feel awe at moving through it. Being faced with even more uncomfortable truths and situations in a condensed period of time was challenging, but it also gave me the opportunity to further develop myself. Each obstacle I encountered, whether in my studies or in my personal life, became a stepping stone toward becoming the therapist I am today.

Through it all I continue to draw strength from my own life experiences. My battle with Crohn's Disease taught me resilience and perspective, and my time in a troubled relationship showed me the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing your well being. School gave me hands on experience working with a diversity of people; awakening me to challenging my biases and rigid thinking. These lessons, combined with my unwavering passion for helping others move through their limiting beliefs of themselves is what fuels my work.

My life has been a testament to the transformative potential that lies within each of us. We have the capacity to overcome adversity, learn from our experiences, and emerge stronger and more compassionate individuals. Thank you for taking the time to visit my page. I hope you remember that you are stronger than you know, and reaching out for support is the bravest thing you can do. I would be honored to be a caring and supportive witness to your story and be a guide for in your healing journey.