Be Your Best.

The importance of being heard and understood can’t be overstated. As a therapist, I feel honored to be trusted with the personal stories each client shares. I believe that a mutual trust is the most important part of the therapeutic relationship and that it is through this bond that changes are made. As a clinician, I use an integrated, strengths-based approach to therapy, finding value in conceptualizing client’s concerns through interpersonal and schema therapy models, while also incorporating interventions from CBT, DBT, and other evidence based approaches. I am a HeartMath Certified Practitioner and often incorporate biofeedback into general therapy and performance focused sessions.

I am trained as a generalist and therefore work with a diverse range of client populations and presenting concerns for both therapy and psychological assessment. Through additional training and clinical experience, I have expertise related to sport and performance psychology, OCD and anxiety-related disorders, self-esteem & body image concerns. I am a former university staff psychologist and I still particularly enjoy working with teens and young adults. As a military spouse, I also love working with veterans, members of the armed forces, and their families. I currently see therapy clients 6 years and older.

I am a Licensed Psychologist and Health Services Provider in North Carolina. I received my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee in 2019. Prior to earning my doctorate, I received my Master’s of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee and my Bachelor’s degree (Psychology Major, Leadership Studies Minor) from the University of Kansas where I was a member of the varsity swim and dive team (ROCK CHALK!).

I love spending time outdoors with my husband, kiddo, and two dogs. In my free time, I can often be found reading at the beach or spending time at the local coffee shops. Although I’m no longer a competitive athlete, I still enjoy working out regularly and following sports of all kinds (especially my Jayhawks). We are a military family, so I understand many of the unique challenges that come with this world!

I take a collaborative approach to therapy that prioritizes the development of a safe, affirming, and trusting therapeutic relationship. As safety and trust grow, I work to help individuals make sense of their life stories, connect with their emotional experience, unravel unhelpful patterns, nurture self-compassion, and develop meaningful paths forward. Integrating elements of psychodynamic, feminist, cognitive-behavioral, and acceptance-based approaches, I tailor my approach to each unique individual and view our work together as a partnership.

I am trained as a generalist and able to provide therapy services for a wide variety of presenting concerns and client populations. Areas of additional training and extensive clinical experience include family-of-origin concerns, interpersonal patterns, life transitions, LGBTQ+ issues, and sexual trauma. I currently see therapy clients 18 years and older.

I am a Licensed Psychologist and Health Services provider in the state of North Carolina. I completed my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at Indiana University – Bloomington in 2020 and completed my doctoral internship at UNC-Chapel Hill. I also hold a Master’s degree in Counseling & Counselor Education and an Education Specialist degree in Mental Health Counseling (both from Indiana University – Bloomington), as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa.

In my spare time, I love spending time with my daughter, hiking, going to the beach, taking care of (and multiplying) my plants, and doing yoga.