I have a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, a certification in Animal and Human Health from the University of Denver, and an undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University (Gig’ Em!). I have been working in the mental health field for over 8 years in various settings including public schools, residential and outpatient settings, day treatment programs, and child advocacy centers.

I frequently work with clients who struggle with high functioning anxiety, people pleasing and perfectionism, intergenerational trauma and life transitions. I often draw from my training in Polyvagal Theory for practical tools to help with nervous system regulation. Regulating the autonomic nervous system helps reduce stress, anxiety, and trauma symptoms. Instead of addressing just thoughts and emotions, I teach clients to recognize bodily stress states and use physical cues to restore a sense of safety; we partner together in retraining your nervous system.

I integrate my training in Animal Assisted Therapy into many of my sessions with children, teens and adults as a powerful mirror for emotions and regulation and skills practice. My work with adults and parents is influenced by my training in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). This is an evidence-based behavior parent training treatment for children with emotional and behavioral struggles. The main goal of PCIT is to improve the quality of the parent-child relationship and change parent-child interaction patterns.