I came to the field of social services almost 20 years ago and later returned to graduate school in hopes of providing therapy. I had already completed Yoga teacher training and through this and my own experiences, became interested in integrating that knowledge in the delivery of more traditional talk therapy.

When I became a mother, I was struck by all the parts of my experience I had control over and all the ones I didn't. So many changes happen so rapidly and the guilt, shame and isolation many parents encounter can compound an already tender time.

My passion to support those who have experienced birth, pregnancy and healthcare related traumas also comes from personal experiences. I have at times encountered power dynamics that left me feeling judged, exposed and invalidated. At other times, I have experienced supportive, empathic and even healing encounters with healthcare professionals.

The prenatal and birth experience is a life milestone, perhaps one of the biggest and most transformative. I believe it is vital that birthing persons have the opportunity to find meaning in these experiences. When these experiences are difficult, I seek to provide support to birthing persons as they strive to make sense of what's happened.

As a Social Worker, I have had the honor of working with individuals and families from very early childhood until end of life. I have seen firsthand the lasting impact of trauma and feel compelled to offer supports that help people find healing and wholeness. I recognize the transformative power of a strong therapeutic bond and I am honored to be able to engage in it with clients.

I know that the vast majority of any progress in therapy comes from the relationship between therapist and client. I deeply believe every human and client is worthy of love, compassion, and acceptance.

When someone experiences trauma it can often feel like they are out of control and their bodies no longer feel like a safe place. At the same time, a person's body is often the gateway to regulating their emotions and managing symptoms of anxiety or trauma.

I want to help clients feel safe in their bodies and to feel like their body is their own again. I want to teach clients strategies so their body can be their place of refuge to come back to when things feel out of place or particularly overwhelming.

I aim to walk alongside clients, champion their progress, and provide honest but gentle feedback when there is work to be done or patterns to be observed. I start with a trauma-informed approach because I believe this method benefits all clients whether they have knowingly experienced trauma or not.