“Kids learn through play. I believe children and adolescents can better process difficult emotions in an atmosphere of therapeutic connection — and I’m here to create that space.”
Children and adolescents need support more than ever. In my practice, I desire to support the overall mental health of your child or adolescent by incorporating what I have learned in my Master of Professional Counseling studies and my years of working in Pediatric Occupational Therapy.
Kids learn through play. I have seen the value of play as it supports and helps a child grow and learn. Whether I am participating in imaginary play with your child or involving your teen in a favorite card game, I believe kids and adolescents can better process difficult emotions in an atmosphere of therapeutic connection and play.
“I am a firm believer that parents and guardians are co-regulators for their child’s emotions. Supporting the whole family system — not just the child in the room — is central to my work.”
I am committed to supporting my clients in therapy while also assisting the parent or guardian. The family system matters — and I work to empower parents with the tools and understanding they need to support their child between sessions.
My therapeutic approach draws from Attachment Theory, a Strength-Based framework, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), and Motivational Interviewing — tailored to each child’s age, developmental stage, and individual needs.
I earned my Master of Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University in October 2021. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies with a minor in Psychology from Multnomah University in Portland, Oregon, and an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting from Linn-Benton Community College.
Prior to counseling, I practiced occupational therapy for over seven years, specializing in self-regulation and supporting clients ages 1 to 18 in improving activities of daily living. That experience gives me a unique clinical foundation for understanding child development and sensory integration that most counselors don’t have.
I am a member of the American Counseling Association.
When I’m not working, I like to run, travel, practice yoga, spend time with my friends and family, and participate in church activities.
